Discover California’s Rural Regions: Deserts, Valleys, Redwoods, Mountains, and Coastlines

California’s rural regions showcase the state’s most expansive open spaces, outdoor experiences, and iconic road trips. This video journeys across all eight rural regions, featuring wide-open desert terrain in Joshua Tree and Death Valley, towering redwoods along the North Coast, volcanic features in the Shasta Cascade, rivers and farmland in the Central Valley, historic towns and trails in Gold Country, beach towns and Highway 1 along the Central Coast, alpine lakes and peaks in the High Sierra, and Route 66 adventures through the Inland Empire. Hiking, skiing, rafting, surfing, wine tasting, caving, scenic drives, and stargazing offer just a glimpse of what’s possible across rural California. Together, these regions reveal a side of the state shaped by open space, natural beauty, and unforgettable journeys beyond the familiar. ----- VISIT US! Website - https://visitcalifornia.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/visitcalifornia/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VisitCalifornia TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@visitcalifornia Threads - https://www.threads.com/@visitcalifornia X - https://twitter.com/visitca SyncID: MB01DXLIMPVFLUU ----- Disclaimer: Please note any businesses, locations, and attractions mentioned in our YouTube videos were open at the time the video was originally published. We encourage you to confirm operating hours and statuses prior to visiting specific businesses and locations. Enjoy planning and visiting California!