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Ask anyone where you should go in California, and you’ll likely get a different answer every time, and they would all be right. Maybe it’s a slow, candlelit evening in Napa Valley, wine glass in hand as the hills turn gold, or the quieter charm of Sonoma just next door. Maybe it’s a scenic drive down the Pacific Coast Highway, curling past Big Sur’s cliffs and into the hush of ancient redwoods. For some, California means desert light in Palm Springs or the still, cobalt water of Lake Tahoe. For others, it’s the salty air of Malibu or the storybook streets of Carmel-by-the-Sea. And then there are the cities: San Francisco’s fog-draped hills, Los Angeles stretching from canyon estates to private beach clubs. However you picture it, California rewards a traveler willing to wander — and our advisors know exactly where to take you next.
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It depends entirely on the kind of trip you want. Wine lovers gravitate to Napa Valley and Sonoma. Travelers chasing dramatic coastlines head to Big Sur and Malibu. Palm Springs is a favorite for bachelorettes and groups of friends, and those craving city energy have their pick between San Francisco, Los Angeles, and countless other hot spots. Whether you have two weeks to explore or are looking for a quick weekend away, California has a spot for everyone.
Both offer exceptional California wine tasting tours, simply with a different rhythm — Napa Valley leans polished and iconic, while Sonoma wine country favors a slower, more pastoral experience. Your Brownell advisor can arrange private tastings, winemaker introductions, and reservations at rooms that don’t take walk-ins, turning a wine country visit into something far more personal than a tasting-room itinerary.
California rewards visitors nearly year-round, though shoulder seasons (April–May, September–October) offer the clearest skies and fewer crowds in wine country and along the coast. Our advisors track the seasonal patterns of luxury hotels and experiences, so timing recommendations are tailored to you.
From Pebble Beach’s cliffside fairways to desert courses around Palm Springs, California is home to some of the country’s most storied golf. Our advisors know which resorts offer preferred tee times and members’ course access that isn’t available to the public.