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- Food & Drink
- Theme Parks
Theme Parks
- Shopping
Shopping
- Wine
Wine
- LGBTQ+ Travel
LGBTQ+ Travel
- Craft Beer & Breweries
Craft Beer & Breweries
- Luxury Experiences
Luxury Experiences
- Accessible Travel
Accessible Travel
- 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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- 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
- Call Of The Coast1 - 2 Days, 7 Stops, 107 MilesLighthouse Field State Beach to Big Sur
- Pacific Coast Highway South3 - 5 Days, 10 Stops, 244 MilesSanta Barbara to San Diego
- Coasters to Waves6 - 7 Days, 9 Stops, 206 MilesAnaheim to Dana Point
- California Dreaming5 - 6 Days, 8 Stops, 366 MilesLos Angeles Tour to Los Olivos
- Ultimate Playground Tour6 - 7 Days, 12 Stops, 1629 MilesGolden Gate Bridge, San Francisco to Crystal Pier, San Diego County
- Santa Monica to San Luis Obispo2 - 3 Days, 10 Stops, 211 MilesSanta Monica to San Luis Obispo
- San Diego Challenge Tour4 - 5 Days, 8 Stops, 245 MilesSan Diego to El Cajon
- Highway 1 Classic4 - 7 Days, 9 Stops, 587 MilesSan Diego to San Francisco
- 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
- 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
Browse Ideas
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- Butte County
Butte County
Discover the many sides of Northern California’s surprising Butte County
- Exposition Park
Exposition Park
With green spaces and gardens, museums, and assorted playing fields, Exposition Park is a place for playing, learning, and being entertained
- California Science Center
California Science Center
Let your curiosity roam free at this Los Angeles museum celebrating space travel, human biology, and the natural world
- What’s New in California in 2026
What’s New in California in 2026
From new hotels to hotly anticipated restaurants to colorful theme park attractions, here’s a look at the top debuts in California
- The Best Hotel, Restaurant, and Theme Park Deals in California This Winter
The Best Hotel, Restaurant, and Theme Park Deals in California This Winter
Make the most of winter’s quiet season using these specials and discounts on hotels and theme parks
- 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
- Fall 2025 Travel Deals in California
Fall 2025 Travel Deals in California
Score free hotel nights, gift cards, spa treatments, and more when you know where to book
- San Diego: Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas
San Diego: Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas
From world-renowned beaches to immersive theme parks, San Diego has adventures for all ages
- A Kids’ Guide to Hollywood
A Kids’ Guide to Hollywood
Plan a family-friendly tour of Tinseltown
- San Francisco: Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas
San Francisco: Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas
There’s fun for the whole family in the City by the Bay, with a mix of shopping, cultural attractions, and outdoor adventures you won’t find anywhere else
- The Ahwahnee
The Ahwahnee
Visit a noble lodge and monument to 1920s luxury
- Hotel del Coronado
Hotel del Coronado
An illustrious past meets modern luxury at this iconic oceanfront resort
- Sensational Sports Stadiums
Sensational Sports Stadiums
Cheer on the world-class athletes and enjoy all sorts of cutting-edge perks at these Golden State venues
- Here's What You Need to Know to See Yosemite's 2026 Firefall
Here's What You Need to Know to See Yosemite's 2026 Firefall
Make plans now to catch this amazing natural phenomenon
- Cannery Row
Cannery Row
Visit shops and eateries wrapped in Steinbeck history, as well as a world-class aquarium
- Kid-Favorite California Lodgings
Kid-Favorite California Lodgings
Bringing the whole family? Check out these hotels and resorts that the kids—and kids-at-heart—will love
- 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
- Sonoma County Luxury Lodgings
Sonoma County Luxury Lodgings
From luxury resorts to B&Bs, beautiful places to relax between tastings
- Rose Bowl Stadium
Rose Bowl Stadium
Walk in the footsteps of world-class athletes and entertainers at this historic Golden State stadium in Pasadena
- Golden Stays: California’s Exceptional Michelin-Key Hotels
Golden Stays: California’s Exceptional Michelin-Key Hotels
Michelin has launched its new Key distinction for hotels—and California leads the nation with unforgettable stays, standout design, and world-class hospitality
Explore California's Content Series
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