Things To Do
Explore by Interest
- 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
- So You Think You Know San Francisco?
So You Think You Know San Francisco?
You’ve been to Alcatraz, crossed the Golden Gate Bridge, and indulged in a Michelin feast. Now what?
- September 2025 Events in California
September 2025 Events in California
Ease out of summer and into fall with stargazing, surfing, and foodie festivals
- Fatima Sousi Appreciates the Multicultural Side of Her City
Fatima Sousi Appreciates the Multicultural Side of Her City
Start your exploration of the Bay Area city with a walking tour, recommended by the senior sales manager for Hilton Hotels of San Francisco Union Square
- The de Young Museum
The de Young Museum
This stunning Bay Area cultural marvel has been delighting art and architecture fans for more than 125 years
- 10 Excellent St. Patrick’s Day Parties in California
10 Excellent St. Patrick’s Day Parties in California
The Golden State wears its green in both traditional and cheeky ways
- 12 Great California Urban Parks
12 Great California Urban Parks
Explore these urban oases in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and more
- 12 Great Ways to Enjoy California Zoos and Aquariums
12 Great Ways to Enjoy California Zoos and Aquariums
Summer is the season for new exhibits, after-hours fun, and baby animal debuts
- 15 Fabulous Music Festivals This August
15 Fabulous Music Festivals This August
Come for blues, rock, or even polka at these colorful—and often delicious—music events
- 18 August Events in California
18 August Events in California
Come check out surfing contests, starry skies, and “celebrity cars” at these ultimate summer events
- 5 Awesome Family Attractions in and Around the Bay Area
5 Awesome Family Attractions in and Around the Bay Area
Monet Hambrick shares some of her favorite experiences in San Jose, Monterey, and San Francisco
- 9 Family-Friendly Wineries and Craft Breweries
9 Family-Friendly Wineries and Craft Breweries
Laid-back vibes, outdoor fun, and plenty of space for little ones to run free make these wine and beer meccas a delight for all ages
- California Welcomes Summer Music Festivals Back in 2022
California Welcomes Summer Music Festivals Back in 2022
Celebrate warm-weather season with multi-day events featuring everything from Baroque concertos to Phoebe Bridgers
- Farallon Islands
Farallon Islands
Visit a wild archipelago, with whales, seabirds, and great white sharks
- Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park
Spend a day or more in San Francisco’s urban gem
- San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers
San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers
Step back in time at this astounding glass-and-wood beauty in Golden Gate Park
- San Francisco's Outside Lands Announces its 2019 Headliners
San Francisco's Outside Lands Announces its 2019 Headliners
Paul Simon, Childish Gambino, Kacey Musgraves, and The Lumineers are just a few of the acts performing at San Francisco's August fest
- Top Bay Area Museums
Top Bay Area Museums
Explore the cultural fabric of the Bay Area
- Top California Running Races
Top California Running Races
Plan your next vacation around one of these popular destination races
- 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
- Whale Watching Near Los Angeles
Whale Watching Near Los Angeles
Giants of the deep right off the coast