I suggest beginning in San Francisco, as it’s a tourist favorite, with ample public transport, high walkability (although it’s hilly), and a vibrant cultural scene.
Some of the best destinations in California are San Francisco, Humboldt County, Orange County, and everything along the Pacific Coast Highway. I suggest beginning in San Francisco, as it’s a tourist favorite, with ample public transport, high walkability (although it’s hilly), and a vibrant cultural scene. There’s truly nowhere else like the Bay Area.