Southern California
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If your idea of California is a vision of beaches and surfing, then Southern California is what you have in mind.
Many travelers automatically think of Los Angeles as the top southern California destination. But LA is not easy to visit, has far too much traffic and large parts of it, frankly, are not very attractive. If you want a great southern California experience, start with San Diego County.
![Southern California](Southern California/Encinitas, California (15).jpg)
Charming seaside villages line the coast of San Diego County.
![Southern California](Southern California/Encinitas, California (18).jpg)
San Diego is great for outdoor activities.
![Southern California](Southern California/SD_PacificBeach.jpg)