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Things To Do
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- Skiing & SnowboardingSkiing & Snowboarding
- Arts & CultureArts & Culture
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- Performing ArtsPerforming Arts
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- SurfingSurfing
- Lakes & RiversLakes & Rivers
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- State ParksState Parks
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- 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
- Acorns and Native American Culture
Acorns and Native American Culture
Tribes throughout the Golden State have relied on acorns as an essential food source for thousands of years
- Cara Romero’s Timeless Images
Cara Romero’s Timeless Images
Through fine art photography, the Chemehuevi artist tells contemporary stories tied to Native traditions
- Gorman Museum of Native American Art
Gorman Museum of Native American Art
The recently expanded museum houses an impressive collection of Native works on the UC Davis campus
- Medal Count: Californians Thrived at Paris Olympics
Medal Count: Californians Thrived at Paris Olympics
Golden State athletes won an impressive share of gold, silver, and bronze medals
- Order Your Free 2024 California Visitor’s Guide
Order Your Free 2024 California Visitor’s Guide
Find your ultimate playground using this 196-page magazine packed with hundreds of travel tips and nuggets of inspiration
- State Indian Museum
State Indian Museum
Everything from paintings to dugout canoes to intricate woven baskets are on display at this Sacramento institution
- Ways to Play in San Diego
Ways to Play in San Diego
No matter how you define playtime, you’ll find it in this SoCal hub
- Parker Palm Springs
Parker Palm Springs
Indulge in midcentury swank at one of the desert’s most exclusive lodgings
- 6 Surprising Settings for Farm-to-Table Dining
6 Surprising Settings for Farm-to-Table Dining
Delicious meals, beautiful locations
- 10 Family-Friendly Museums for All Ages
10 Family-Friendly Museums for All Ages
Thanks to their interactive exhibits, these institutions encourage kids and adults to indulge their curiosity for arts, culture, history, and science
- 12 Great California Urban Parks
12 Great California Urban Parks
Explore these urban oases in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and more
- 14 Amazing Taco Shops in San Diego County
14 Amazing Taco Shops in San Diego County
San Diego is home to some of the best taco shops in the world. Ready to take a taco tour? Consider these 14 stops
- 21 Cool California Museums
21 Cool California Museums
Add these cultural treasure troves to your next trip
- 25+ Places to Find Great Art Outside in California
25+ Places to Find Great Art Outside in California
Murals, sculptures, and even painted fire hydrants expand the Golden State’s cultural scene
- 50-Plus Fun Things to Do in California During the 2024 Holidays
50-Plus Fun Things to Do in California During the 2024 Holidays
Put these festive events, experiences, and performances on your bucket list this season
- 6 Amazing Things to Do in San Diego
6 Amazing Things to Do in San Diego
From parks to nightlife, discover this Southern California city beyond the beach
- California Museum Gift Shops with Fabulous Offerings
California Museum Gift Shops with Fabulous Offerings
Visit these Golden State institutions for the arts and culture; stay to peruse their unique retail offerings
- Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo
A conservation-minded haven for animals in the East Bay hills
- San Diego Bay, Mission Bay, and Mission Beach
San Diego Bay, Mission Bay, and Mission Beach
Visit waterfront parks for boating, biking, and coaster rides, and the generous sands of Mission Beach for camping and a jetty that’s perfect for fishing