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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
- Route 662 - 3 Days, 8 Stops, 215 MilesSanta Monica to Mojave National Preserve
- California's Military History4 - 6 Days, 13 Stops, 638 MilesUSS Midway Museum to Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
- Central Coast Wine Tour2 - 3 Days, 8 Stops, 155 MilesSanta Barbara to Paso Robles
- Wine Country Ramble3 - 4 Days, 9 Stops, 97 MilesSanta Rosa to Geyserville
- Family Learning Adventure3 - 6 Days, 12 Stops, 352 MilesExploratorium, San Francisco to Fresno Chaffee Zoo
- Hidden Beaches3 - 5 Days, 10 Stops, 453 MilesTrinidad to Wilder Ranch State Park
- San Francisco Bay Loop1 - 3 Days, 13 Stops, 213 MilesGolden Gate Bridge to San Francisco
- Theme Park Thrills6 - 8 Days, 6 Stops, 165 MilesSeaWorld San Diego to Six Flags Magic Mountain, Santa Clarita
- Amazing Desert Oddities3 - 6 Days, 13 Stops, 496 MilesSan Diego to Baker
- Central Coast Cruise5 - 6 Days, 9 Stops, 310 MilesPismo Beach to San Luis Obispo
- Top Surfing Spots4 - 7 Days, 9 Stops, 616 MilesWindansea Beach, La Jolla to Mavericks, Half Moon Bay
- Undiscovered Wine Regions2 - 4 Days, 9 Stops, 616 MilesEscondido to Scott Harvey Wines
- Central Valley Foodie Road Trip1 - 3 Days, 10 Stops, 292 MilesBakersfield to Galt
- From Hollywood to the Desert5 - 6 Days, 10 Stops, 368 MilesBurbank to Arts & Culture in Los Angeles
- National Park Adventures4 - 6 Days, 9 Stops, 309 MilesFresno to Three Rivers
- Southern California Taco Tour2 - 3 Days, 12 Stops, 176 MilesCielito Lindo - East L.A. to Tacos El Gordo - Chula Vista
- Movie Locations Tour3 - 5 Days, 8 Stops, 591 MilesGriffith Observatory to Mammoth Mountain in the Movies
- Ultimate Playground Tour6 - 7 Days, 12 Stops, 1629 MilesGolden Gate Bridge, San Francisco to Crystal Pier, San Diego County
- Volcanoes and Redwoods6 - 7 Days, 9 Stops, 630 MilesGarberville to Redding
- Exploring Modoc County1 - 3 Days, 7 Stops, 464 MilesAlturas to Niles Hotels
Browse Ideas
- Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 World Cup in California
Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 World Cup in California
A record 48 nations will compete in the sport's premiere event, which will feature matches in Los Angeles and the Bay Area
- Fall 2025 Hotel Deals in California
Fall 2025 Hotel Deals in California
Score free hotel nights, gift cards, spa treatments, and more when you know where to book
- Halloween 2025 Events in California
Halloween 2025 Events in California
Discover a ghoulishly good time with this guide to the most exciting and eerie Halloween events happening across California this spooky season
- From State Parks to Skateboards: 15 California Firsts That Changed the World
From State Parks to Skateboards: 15 California Firsts That Changed the World
For over 175 years, California has always led the way. Here are 15 things that were invented, discovered, or introduced in California
- San Luis Obispo County Wine Country
San Luis Obispo County Wine Country
Explore cowboy-meet-wine-country towns and sustainable vineyards
- 14 Surprising Ways to Tour Wine Country
14 Surprising Ways to Tour Wine Country
Experience one of California’s most beautiful regions via an offbeat mode of exploration
- North Coast Wine Country
North Coast Wine Country
Slip away to some of the state’s most peaceful vineyards
- Orange County’s Great Park
Orange County’s Great Park
This city park in Irvine has become a diverse complex for sports, the arts, and outdoor fun
- San Francisco’s Lombard Street
San Francisco’s Lombard Street
Snake down mind-bending switchbacks on one of the curviest—and most photographed—streets in the world
- November 2025 Events in California
November 2025 Events in California
Enjoy one last autumnal hurrah this month, or start your winter fun early
- September 2025 Events in California
September 2025 Events in California
Ease out of summer and into fall with stargazing, surfing, and foodie festivals
- October 2025 Events in California
October 2025 Events in California
Celebrate autumn with wine festivals, tarantula races, and freebies for families
- Temecula Valley Wine Country
Temecula Valley Wine Country
Taste your way through Southern California's leading wine region
- Farm Stays
Farm Stays
Experience old-fashioned family fun on the farm
- California Questionnaire: Alysa Liu Awards the Bay Area a Gold Medal
California Questionnaire: Alysa Liu Awards the Bay Area a Gold Medal
The World Championships figure skating star and Oakland local shares her top spots to dine, shop, and play
- Best Fall Hikes in California
Best Fall Hikes in California
Kick up some leaves on these autumn hikes around the Golden State
- Vikingsholm
Vikingsholm
Scandinavia comes to Lake Tahoe at a historic home
- How to Time Travel in California
How to Time Travel in California
Where to eat, drink, dance, and stay like it’s a century (or longer) ago
- Napa Valley Wines & Wineries
Napa Valley Wines & Wineries
Discover Napa’s AVAs—iconic wineries, caves, tours, and tastings
- Where to Celebrate California Wine Month
Where to Celebrate California Wine Month
Join the festivities throughout September at wineries across the state—or bring the harvest excitement home