Emirates 2019 - 2021 Worldwide Brochure

Welcome to California and the West Coast • USA California’s diverse landscape, ranges from the cliff-lined beaches of the Pacific Coast in the west to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the east; and from the redwood forests in the northwest to theMojave Desert in the southeast. Also referred to as the ‘Golden State’, California is home to Hollywood in the city of Los Angeles; miles of sandy beaches, the world famous zoo in San Diego; the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island in hilly San Francisco. Bordering the state of California on the west is Nevada, renowned for its great expanse of desert and its famed city of entertainment, Las Vegas. Washington State in the Pacific Northwest is home to Seattle, a city renowned for its vibrant music scene and famed coffeehouses.

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Los Angeles Los Angeles, the ‘City of Angels’, is an essential stop on any visit to California and Western USA. Visitors will already be familiar with iconic sights like the famed Hollywood Sign, the boutiques of Rodeo Drive and Universal Studios ® Hollywood. Take a tour into Beverly Hills and see some amazing homes of Hollywood celebrities or head to the ‘Hollywood Walk of Fame’, where entertainment legends have been honoured with stars in the sidewalk. In Downtown Los Angeles, visit the Staples Center, home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers. In the North Bay of Los Angeles lies Santa Monica with its historic Santa Monica Pier, a 100-year-old landmark. San Diego Lying on the Pacific Coast of California is the city of San Diego, known for its miles of sandy beaches, parks and great climate and is just a two-hour drive from Los Angeles. Covering nearly 1,200 acres, Balboa Park, a magnificent cultural complex includes numerous museums, major gardens, the world-famous San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld ® San Diego. Families can enjoy the cable car rides, visit the Golden Gate Park or visit the San Francisco Zoo. Nature lovers and explorers at heart can take one of our self-drive touring options to Seattle, home to Mt. Rainier National Park or onward to Vancouver and into the heart of British Columbia. San Francisco Undoubtedly one of the world’s most famous cities, San Francisco’s outstandingly beautiful location on steep rolling hills overlooking the bay and its mix of Victorian and modern architecture creates an amazing experience. The compact city centre can be explored on foot or with the help of the famous cable cars; bustling Chinatown, the shops of Union Square, wealthy Nob Hill, North Beach, the city’s restaurants, theatres, art galleries and museums are all within easy reach. Enjoy a signature dish of clam chowder at Pier 39 on Fisherman’s Wharf or view the cells at Alcatraz and learn about the island’s dark past and much, much more.

Las Vegas In just over an hours’ flight or a four-hour drive, from Los Angeles, is Las Vegas. Often referred to as the ‘Entertainment Capital of the World’, Las Vegas promises top gaming, star-studded shows, top-class shopping and fine-dining experiences lining The Strip. Watch one or more of the most sought-after shows in Las Vegas. Michael Jackson ONE is a fusion of acrobatics, dance and visuals that takes you on a mesmerising journey through the music and spirit of the ‘King of Pop’. Las Vegas is also a major gateway to USA’s most famous national parks such as Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion National Parks and Lake Powell. A helicopter excursion to the Grand Canyon is a must do. Seattle The city of Seattle on Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest is surrounded by water, mountains and evergreen forests, and contains thousands of acres of parkland. Seattle, is home to the iconic Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Starbucks and Amazon. Feel the wind on your face as you cruise across Puget Sound on a Washington State Ferry. Sip offerings from more than 100 different Washington grape orchards in nearby Woodinville. Or peer up at more than a thousand colourful glass discs suspended overhead in Chihuly Garden and Glass. A visit to the Boeing Factory to witness the inner workings of the world’s largest aircraft is a must. excitement for both, young and old. For a perfect enchanted vacation, stay at one of the three amazing Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Resort is a 45-minute drive away from Los Angeles International Airport and a 30-minute drive away from Los Angeles city. Orange County With its manicured beach towns and celebrated theme parks, Orange County stands out as one of California’s most iconic destinations. Commonly referred to as ‘The OC’, Orange County is just under an hours’ drive south from Los Angeles and includes Anaheim and many famous beach resorts such as Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. In Anaheim, Walt Disney’s original Disneyland Park and the acclaimed Disney California Adventure Park offers adventure and

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California’s best bits • San Francisco: Muir Woods, just a half- hour drive from San Francisco, is the only surviving primordial redwood forest; a tranquil place where sunlight filters 100 metres down through the canopy of 1,000-year-old trees to the laurel and fern-covered canyon floor below. Alternatively a three-hour drive away is Yosemite National Park, a patchwork of swaying meadows, shadowy forests and granite cliffs unfurled across the heart of California. • Los Angeles: Visit El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Park and learn about the origins of the city. Free tours begin from the Visitor Center at Sepulveda House. Nearby you can visit ‘Little Mexico’. Don’t miss a visit to the Griffith Observatory, where you can enjoy amazing views of the city. • San Diego: LEGOLAND ® California, located at One LEGOLAND Drive, just off Interstate 5, in the seaside village of Carlsbad, 30 minutes north of San Diego and one hour south of Anaheim.

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