Discover Your Perfect Pairing in California

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Quiz Questions

1.
What type of accommodations do you prefer?
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- A.
  An expansive resort with lots of amenities
- B.
  An intimate place with history and charm
- C.
  It’s just a bed, so surprise me!
2.
What interests you most when you vacation?
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- A.
  Adventure and thrills
- B.
  The ocean in all its glory
- C.
  Shopping and/or culture
3.
How do you like your breakfast?
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- A.
  Quick double-shot cappuccino with extra foam
- B.
  A plate full of breakfast classics
- C.
  A bountiful bagel with cream cheese, a fluffy croissant, or freshly made donuts
4.
When you’re outdoors, what would you rather do?
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- A.
  Lie poolside in the sun or look at the stars
- B.
  Take a relaxing walk and soak it all in
- C.
  Run, cycle, kayak, swim, ski—never sit still
5.
Which of these vacation activities sound just right to you?
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- A.
  Go gallery- or museum-hopping
- B.
  Take a cruise for another view of the coastline (and maybe a whale)
- C.
  Explore state and national parks, botany, and birds
6.
Where do you want to have dinner when you’re traveling?
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- A.
  In the newest, must-make-a-reservation-kind-of place
- B.
  Just make it “something different.”
- C.
  Somewhere with its own captivating history and story

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Your Ideal Trip is in Fabulous Palm Springs
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Spend your nights at Hotel Paseo, the first luxury hotel in Palm Desert in 30 years, right in the heart of “The Rodeo Drive of the Desert.” Choose from one of nine specialty suites featuring billiard tables, soaking tubs, wet bars, and private balconies—or stay in the 1950 Airstream Trailer. Feast on innovative California cuisine—it’s an “experience” at Workshop Kitchen + Bar. Fill up with a made-from-scratch breakfast at Cheeky's where eggs are the thing. Say “Ahhhh…” at Azure Palms Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa Oasis, with 35 curated services. Find that statement piece to wear or just admire at the luxury Shops on El Paseo when you’re not exploring the gorgeous desert landscape, local art and culture, and more.
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Your Ideal Trip is a California Coastal Adventure
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Start at the rugged Big Sur coast, between Carmel and San Simeon. Make a reservation for the historic Point Sur Lightstation tour in that state park. Cross TV and movies’ favorite Bixby Bridge, linking Carmel to San Luis Obispo. Redwoods reign at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parkwhile whales swim by Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. In Carmel, stay at the picturesque B&B Normandy Inn—in a fireplace room. Visit Lepe Cellars’ tasting room for Cabernet Franc Carmel-style. Hungry? Dine in a river chair—in the water—at Big Sur River Inn. (Yes, really!) Fly from Monterey to San Jose to San Diego, revel in the Gothic Revival style of The Sofia Hotel, savor so-fresh seafood at The Fishery, or take a romantic sunset cruise with San Diego Sailing Experiences. Stoke your inner horticulturist at the San Diego Botanic Garden, don’t miss a stay at the legendary Hotel del Coronado 10 miles away, and do a walking tour of the island with Coronado Touring.
3.
Your Ideal Trip is a Valley Journey Is Sonoma County to Joshua Tree National Park
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Make Santa Rosa your first stop. Go for retro 1950s charm in the fab modernized Flamingo Resort and have a cocktail in Vintage Space. Try Grandma Dierk’s Pull-A-Parts for breakfast at Dierk's Parkside Cafe. Keep your wine afficionado’s head from spinning at Sonoma County wineries, such as Pelligrini, DeLoach, Paradise Ridge, and Matanzas Creek. Head 30 minutes to Joshua Tree National Park and AutoCamp to rent a custom Airstream and hit the spa. Later, look up to stargaze, and see the Milky Way. Choose from 13 easy nature trails, six moderate hikes, and nine challenging hikes. Grab lunch like a Mojave Grain Salad at the Frontier Cafe, and Famous Fish Tacos for dinner with an out-West vibe at Joshua Tree Saloon. For an “out there” experience, visit the nearby Integratron, circa 1954, whose acoustics are perfect for a soothing sound bath.
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Your Ideal Trip is an Outdoors and Park Journey
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Start in Groveland, 2.5 hours to Yosemite National Park. Overnight at the boutique Groveland Hotel with Provisions restaurant for seasonal comfort food. It’s an hour to Stanislaus National Forest on the Sierra Nevada, with 78 lakes and 800+ miles of rivers with expert whitewater rafting. “Next door,” Yosemite National Park at almost 750,000 acres, offers up legendary Half Dome, along with high cliffs, deep valleys, tall waterfalls, and ancient giant sequoias. Stay at circa 1920s The Ahwahnee Hotel, and partake in the huge Ahwahnee Dining Room. Three hours west to San Francisco and Oakland, the fabulous Hotel Griffon sits on the Embarcadero waterfront. Dine at charming Delancey Street Restaurant and help fulfill its community service mission. Crave contemporary art? Absolutely check out SFMOMA. Just across the bay, Oakland boasts coffee bars, cocktail lounges, and international and down-home cuisine par excellence. Learn the art of barbecue with Chef Matt Horn, tour Black food, and quaff Oakland wines.