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On your next trip to California, vacation like the adventurous Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would. From shopping at some of Markle’s favorite stores to dining at...
Contraptions, creations, and creativity—those are the mantras for this wacky three-day event on an out-there stretch of the North Coast. Contestants must maneuver their...
Rock rolls into the wine country with this three-day event in Napa that features headliners Bruno Mars, The Killers, and Muse. With more than 80 performers in the...
Adventures in Kidifornia is a new original “edutainment” video series that showcases some of the most exciting—and enriching—family destinations in California. Using a unique...
How to Pack for a Trip to California
California attracts more than 250 million tourists each year, many of whom are eager to swim, ski, hike, and of course, sample local wines. Others...
Charged by his native Spain to explore new worlds, Spaniard explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped ashore at this tip of land in 1542, making...
Spotlight: Santa Barbara
Bougainvillea twining across red-tiled rooftops, birdsong mingling with the ocean breeze, islands and whale spouts on the horizon—...
Share the Love in the Golden State
California is a profoundly resilient destination—something you can see for yourself in Visit California’s new spot, “Share the Love.” In the wake...
Spotlight: Ventura County
When it comes to places in California that feel like one big outdoor playground, Ventura County, on the south end of the Central Coast, stands out...
The latest “Living the Dream” commercial provides an irresistible sampling of some of California’s most amazing settings. From paddleboarding on the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe to sizing up...
Casa de Fruta Orchard Resort
What started as a humble cherry stand in 1908 is now a massive roadside attraction, welcoming more than 3 million visitors each year. Located 40...
How You Can Visit Big Sur During the Road Closures
Wild and incomparably beautiful, Big Sur is fabled for...
Spotlight: Pacific Crest Trail
The Pacific Crest Trail extends for a whopping 2,650 miles from Mexico to...
Most kids love boats, so you can imagine how excited they get about a really, really big boat. Downtown...
Harris Ranch
Making the trip on Highway 5 between Los Angeles and San Francisco? Look no further for a worthy stop:...
Starting in 1769, Spain built a chain of 21 missions across the length of Alta California—from San Diego to Sonoma—as a way...
Spotlight: Santa Monica
The oceanfront city of Santa Monica, lined with its nearly four miles of beaches, feels...
Tired of shouting, “Don’t touch”? Then SeaWorld San Diego is the spot for you...
Trip 3-4 days 8 stops
San Luis Obispo to Ragged Point
You’ll certainly want to slow down in SLO—that is, the city of San Luis Obispo. Hip and historic, it’s college and mission town in one, with open space perfect for hiking and mountain biking just a few minutes from a walkable downtown.
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On the way to Ragged Point from Piedras Blancas, take in the stunning, untouched coastline views to your left as Highway 1 twists and climbs up the southernmost cliffs of Big Sur. Stroll through the...
Spotlight: Sonoma County
Spanning more than one million acres from the Pacific Ocean to the rugged Coast Range, this slice of wine-country bliss defies typecasting. Yes,...
The latest “Welcome to Kidifornia” commercial offers a quick peek at some trip-of-a-lifetime family vacations in the Golden State—filled with beaches, national parks, theme parks, and more. ...
