Travel and tourism is one of the biggest sectors of California's economy. Our airports and highways provide a high level of intercity service, but more and more we are finding that people travel to see and experience the uniqueness of California--not the standardized interchanges with chain stores, but history, culture and nature. As both international visitors and American tourists are rediscovering old byways and the varied and sometimes kitschy attractions along the road, California is struggling to embrace its future while holding onto enough of its past that makes it so unique.

Amtrak California now offers more frequent service to more locations within the Golden State than ever before. And with train cars designed specifically to handle bicycles that you can just roll aboard, the train-bike vacation is easier than just about anywhere else in the country. More info.

By all accounts, bicycle tourism is taking off both nationwide and within California. Order helpful bicycle touring maps for California and find out about the growing network of trails that you can ride throughout the state.