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  • Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial in California

    Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial in California

    Mark 100 years of The Mother Road with a California trip full of iconic stops and special events

  • 2025 California Travel Deals You Can Book This Summer

    2025 California Travel Deals You Can Book This Summer

    Add a little extra sunshine to your vacation with hotel and theme park discounts

  • What’s New at California Theme Parks This Summer

    What’s New at California Theme Parks This Summer

    Kick off your summer with new attractions, big celebrations, and money-saving deals at theme parks across the state

  • Temecula Valley Wine Country

    Temecula Valley Wine Country

    Taste your way through Southern California's leading wine region

  • How to Spend a Perfect Day in Tuolumne County

    How to Spend a Perfect Day in Tuolumne County

    Soak in the scenery, relive the Gold Rush, and shop until you drop in this wild and wonderful alpine destination

  • How to Spend a Perfect Day in Point Reyes

    How to Spend a Perfect Day in Point Reyes

    West Marin County is a remote and rugged destination that showcases natural wonders along with some surprisingly refined culinary treats

  • Where to Celebrate and Commemorate Juneteenth 2025 in California

    Where to Celebrate and Commemorate Juneteenth 2025 in California

    Honor the historic independence from slavery in the United States with joyous celebrations across the Golden State

  • California Towns with Holiday Spirit

    California Towns with Holiday Spirit

    Visit these merry spots that put on a seasonal show in winter

  • Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

    Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

    Watch a waterfall tumble to the beach

  • Limekiln State Park

    Limekiln State Park

    Visit historic kilns and hike to the beach

  • Ventana Big Sur

    Ventana Big Sur

    Soulful elegance in Big Sur

  • Road Trip: Highway One Santa Cruz to Big Sur

    Road Trip: Highway One Santa Cruz to Big Sur

    Marvel at serious surfers, playful sea otters, and spectacular beaches on a drive down the coast

  • How to Splurge or Save in Costa Mesa

    How to Splurge or Save in Costa Mesa

    Dine, drink, and hit the links on any budget in this Orange County city of arts and culture

  • How to Splurge or Save in Carmel

    How to Splurge or Save in Carmel

    There’s something for every budget in this Central Coast village by the sea

  • Bixby Bridge

    Bixby Bridge

    Cross this unforgettable bridge into majestic Big Sur

  • How to Spend a Perfect Day in Redding

    How to Spend a Perfect Day in Redding

    Get out and explore this Shasta Cascade gem, carving out time to enjoy architectural icons, biking trails, and a dynamic shopping scene

  • 3 Northern California Towns You Should Know

    3 Northern California Towns You Should Know

    Longtime residents of Chico, Winters, and Redding share insights about their charming hometowns, including tips on where to relax and play

  • 3 Perfect Summer Vacations

    3 Perfect Summer Vacations

    Give a fresh spin to your trip to California theme parks, beaches, and national parks

  • 3 Travel Insiders Share Top Road-Trip Tips

    3 Travel Insiders Share Top Road-Trip Tips

    Amber Mamian, Francesca Murray, and Henry Wu explored their immediate surroundings and found plenty to love

  • A Discussion About Wellness Experiences in California

    A Discussion About Wellness Experiences in California

    Learn how the right kind of trip can nourish you long after you go home

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