Having built a strong reputation stateside through our nine US city guides, this year Time Out broadens its outlook and turns its critical eye towards the state of California. With 45 million US residents travelling there each year, it’s the country’s most visited state?and for good reason. The Golden State offers an unparalleled mix of experiences: from two of the US’s most storied (and most contrasting) cities, Los Angeles and San Francisco, to national parks and wilderness areas of breathtaking beauty. Here you can experience iconic America, along with some of its finest food and wine, most exhilarating roadtrips and most self-indulgent sunshine pleasures. Time Out takes travelers straight to the highlights, bringing a savvy perspective to this fascinating state.