Winter,spring, summer or fall -- they're all good times to visit the Golden State, and this hub will seek to address all your California vacation planning needs. You can ski in the Sierras, photograph our deserts or just kick back and watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean when you travel to California. There's truly something for everyone here, from cosmoplitan city culture to Mother Nature at her most breathtaking. Just be sure to bring some sunscreen, and don't forget your camera!

Do you enjoy wine? There's the Napa-Sonoma Wine Country, of course, but don't overlook our Central Coast appellations or those in Gold Country and around Temecula, as well.

Are amusement parks your favorite way to have fun? We have that covered, too. Everyone knows about Disneyland, but the beach boardwalks in Santa Cruz, Santa Monica and Balboa offer amusement park fun with a uniquely California vacation twist.

Here's the Beach Boys doing a little Mamas and Papas Summer of Love number to get you in the mood...

In addition to all the fun you can have sightseeing and checking out the Golden State's amazing assortment of amusement and theme parks, you may want to consider adding some of the following activities to your itinerary - or even building an entire trip around one or more of them!