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- Food & Drink
- Theme Parks
Theme Parks
- Shopping
Shopping
- Wine
Wine
- LGBTQ+ Travel
LGBTQ+ Travel
- Craft Beer & Breweries
Craft Beer & Breweries
- Accessible Travel
Accessible Travel
- Luxury Experiences
Luxury Experiences
- Aquariums & Zoos
Aquariums & Zoos
- Skiing & Snowboarding
Skiing & Snowboarding
- Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
- Family Fun
Family Fun
- Performing Arts
Performing Arts
- Sports
Sports
- Surfing
Surfing
- National Parks
National Parks
- State Parks
State Parks
- Outdoor Adventure
Outdoor Adventure
- Beaches
Beaches
- California Questionnaire
California Questionnaire
Road Trip Itineraries
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North Coast Redwoods, Seascapes, and Wine Tasting8 - 9 Days, 9 Stops, 669 MilesCrescent City to Ukiah
Route 662 - 3 Days, 8 Stops, 215 MilesSanta Monica to Mojave National Preserve
Family Learning Adventure3 - 6 Days, 12 Stops, 352 MilesExploratorium, San Francisco to Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Ultimate Playground Tour6 - 7 Days, 12 Stops, 1629 MilesGolden Gate Bridge, San Francisco to Crystal Pier, San Diego County
Theme Park Thrills6 - 8 Days, 6 Stops, 165 MilesSeaWorld San Diego to Six Flags Magic Mountain, Santa Clarita
Desert Flowers2 - 3 Days, 9 Stops, 339 MilesDeath Valley National Park to Joshua Tree National Park
L.A. to the Bay: Highway 1 Road Trip for Soccer Fans3 - 4 Days, 9 Stops, 411 MilesLos Angeles to Santa Clara
From the Bay to L.A.: The Perfect Road Trip for Soccer Fans4 - 5 Days, 10 Stops, 390 MilesLos Gatos to Malibu & Santa Monica
Highway 1 Classic4 - 7 Days, 9 Stops, 587 MilesSan Diego to San Francisco
Quirky Museums2 - 4 Days, 7 Stops, 153 MilesCulver City to Crochet Museum
San Francisco Bay Loop1 - 3 Days, 13 Stops, 213 MilesGolden Gate Bridge to San Francisco
Hidden Beaches3 - 5 Days, 10 Stops, 453 MilesTrinidad to Wilder Ranch State Park
Call Of The Coast1 - 2 Days, 7 Stops, 107 MilesLighthouse Field State Beach to Big Sur
Top Surfing Spots4 - 7 Days, 9 Stops, 616 MilesWindansea Beach, La Jolla to Mavericks, Half Moon Bay
Discovering the Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley6 - 8 Days, 9 Stops, 570 MilesOld Monterey to Big Sur
Shopping Spree3 - 5 Days, 9 Stops, 286 MilesWestfield UTC, La Jolla to El Paseo, Palm Desert
Ghost Towns3 - 6 Days, 9 Stops, 770 MilesShasta State Historic Park to Calico Ghost Town
Road to Vegas1 - 2 Days, 8 Stops, 317 MilesVenice Beach to Mojave National Preserve
The Fun Zone: Los Angeles, Disneyland, and Mountains4 - 5 Days, 8 Stops, 268 MilesLong Beach to Downtown Los Angeles
Majestic, Magical Highway 14 - 7 Days, 11 Stops, 517 MilesSan Francisco to Dana Point
Browse Ideas
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- Highway 1’s Most Scenic Stops
Highway 1’s Most Scenic Stops
Pull over along this route—aka the Pacific Coast Highway—at these essential spots
- Working California Ranches You Can Visit
Working California Ranches You Can Visit
Step into 250 years of history at working ranches offering tastings, rides, and wide-open landscapes
- Ultimate Sports Events in California
Ultimate Sports Events in California
Plan a trip around these amazing annual competitions in the Golden State
- How to Order Your 2024 California Road Trips Guide
How to Order Your 2024 California Road Trips Guide
Plan your next Golden State adventure with this free magazine that includes celebrity insights and eight thrilling itineraries
- Regenerative Travel Experiences in California
Regenerative Travel Experiences in California
Support the planet on your next trip to the Golden State with these environmentally friendly destinations and attractions
- 16 Amazing Food and Drink Gifts from California
16 Amazing Food and Drink Gifts from California
Discover unexpected edibles and brilliant beverages—from farm-fresh oysters delivered to your door to award-winning bubbly
- A Guide to Pickleball in California
A Guide to Pickleball in California
The Golden State is an ideal place to play this fast-growing paddle sport whether you are a newbie or savvy veteran
- Russian Gulch State Park
Russian Gulch State Park
Hike along coastal bluffs and photograph a graceful historic bridge framing a postcard-perfect slice of Mendocino coast
- Bixby Bridge
Bixby Bridge
Capture stunning coastal views at this iconic stop along Highway 1.
- 9 Architectural Gems
9 Architectural Gems
From Los Angeles to Big Sur to Redding, California has a bonanza of architectural masterpieces to explore
- Where to Celebrate and Commemorate Juneteenth 2026 in California
Where to Celebrate and Commemorate Juneteenth 2026 in California
Honor the historic independence from slavery in the United States with joyous celebrations across the Golden State
- 11 Incredible California Beaches
11 Incredible California Beaches
Secluded, action-packed, or classic—there's a California beach for every mood
- Top Food, Beer, and Wine Festivals
Top Food, Beer, and Wine Festivals
Every month offers delicious events for local crops, talented chefs, and great beer and wine
- Barrio Logan
Barrio Logan
Experience this cultural hotbed just outside downtown San Diego
- Road Trip: Undiscovered Wine Regions
Road Trip: Undiscovered Wine Regions
Get off the beaten path and sample superior wine in some surprising locations
- July 2026 Events in California
July 2026 Events in California
Make summer memories while enjoying fairs, comic book culture, and craft beer
- San Diego LGBTQ+ Getaways
San Diego LGBTQ+ Getaways
Enjoy sun, surf, and a vibrant community across San Diego County
- Ultimate Guide to Six Flags Magic Mountain & Hurricane Harbor
Ultimate Guide to Six Flags Magic Mountain & Hurricane Harbor
Fly, zoom, and roll with adrenaline-pumping thrill rides and waterslides
- The Planet D Team Shares Road Trip Highlights
The Planet D Team Shares Road Trip Highlights
Surfing, glamping, snowboarding, and eBiking—read more about Dave and Deb's California vacation
- June 2026 Events in California
June 2026 Events in California
Embrace summer with wine festivals, classic fairs, and live music
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