Travel & Pictorial

California: Dream State: Stylish Living from Canyon to Coast

From the editors of C Magazine comes this beautifully curated collection of luxurious California dream destinations and experiences, stunningly photographed and vividly immersive.

For two decades, C Magazine: California Style & Culture has been a trendsetter in luxury, showcasing the best of California’s desirable lifestyle. The publication features a range of refined destinations, from art-filled desert exhibits to sophisticated vineyards, unique homes, fashion editorials, and exclusive interviews with Hollywood icons, art world pioneers, and social influencers solidifying California’s reputation as a creative epicenter of culture, wellness, and entrepreneurship.

This celebratory book is divided into seven sections (Canyon, Coast, Valley, City, Desert, Country, and Garden) that spotlight the magnificent natural beauty and diversity of the Golden State. Each chapter is illustrated with stunning photography of a myriad of changing landscapes, lavish images of hidden gems and must-see spots, from Lotusland’s lush gardens in Montecito to the serene seaside of Catalina Island, to a rare geodesic dome residence deep in Topanga Canyon, and entrepreneur Eva Chow’s museum-like mansion in Los Angeles. Sun-drenched fashion editorials feature cultural influencers such as Hollywood stars Zoe Saldaña, Sarah Paulson, Adria Arjona, Jeff Goldblum Aaron Taylor-Johnson, world-renowned surfer Laird Hamilton, supermodel Cindy Crawford, artist Doug Aitken, and Los Angeles–based fashion designer Rosetta Getty.  Whether you’re planning an upscale getaway or simply looking to draw inspiration from the Golden State’s most stylish residents, this book offers something for every reader.

About The Author

Jennifer Smith is the founder, editorial director, and CEO of C Magazine since its inception in 2005. Cindy Crawford is an American supermodel, entrepreneur, and resident of California.

  • Publish Date: September 09, 2025
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Category: Travel - Pictorials
  • Publisher: Rizzoli
  • Trim Size: 10 x 13-3/5
  • Pages: 256
  • US Price: $75.00
  • CDN Price: $100.00
  • ISBN: 978-0-8478-7581-8

Author Bookshelf: Cindy Crawford