Golden beaches, towering redwoods, and snow-capped Sierra peaks all in one state? Yes, please. Cruise the Pacific Coast Highway for postcard sunsets, then park your rig beneath the giant sequoias or beside Lake Tahoe’s sapphire waters. From desert stargazing in Joshua Tree to whale-watching off Monterey Bay, California lets you surf at dawn, ski at lunch, and toast local wine at dusk—without ever leaving the state.