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
- How to Experience Route 66 in California
How to Experience Route 66 in California
While the historic highway doesn’t appear on most maps these days, you can still trace its path and explore its time-machine charms
- San Luis Obispo County Wine Country
San Luis Obispo County Wine Country
Explore cowboy-meet-wine-country towns and sustainable vineyards
- 14 Surprising Ways to Tour Wine Country
14 Surprising Ways to Tour Wine Country
Experience one of California’s most beautiful regions via an offbeat mode of exploration
- Vikingsholm
Vikingsholm
Scandinavia comes to Lake Tahoe at a historic home
- 13 California Wineries with Great Food
13 California Wineries with Great Food
Elaborate, multicourse menus combine the best of both worlds with incredible food and exceptional wines
- 21 Unique California Events
21 Unique California Events
These regional celebrations show a quirky, diverse side of the Golden State
- California Questionnaire: James Brolin
California Questionnaire: James Brolin
The legendary actor-director still gets a thrill exploring the Golden State’s picture-perfect landscapes and captivating destinations
- Get to Know the Many Black-Owned Wineries in California
Get to Know the Many Black-Owned Wineries in California
Success stories abound throughout the Golden State, from Napa and Sonoma to less likely destinations including Laguna Beach and San Diego County
- 8 Perfect Places to See Fabulous Fall Colors
8 Perfect Places to See Fabulous Fall Colors
Where to go to see leaves as autumn unfurls in California
- How to Time Travel in California
How to Time Travel in California
Where to eat, drink, dance, and stay like it’s a century (or longer) ago
- October 2025 Events in California
October 2025 Events in California
Celebrate autumn with wine festivals, tarantula races, and freebies for families
- September 2025 Events in California
September 2025 Events in California
Ease out of summer and into fall with stargazing, surfing, and foodie festivals
- California's Classic Wine Roads
California's Classic Wine Roads
Follow celebrated routes to iconic vineyards and tucked-away surprises
- The Best Classic, Drive-In, and Modern Movie Theaters in Los Angeles
The Best Classic, Drive-In, and Modern Movie Theaters in Los Angeles
True to its title of “entertainment capital,” Los Angeles is home to some of the best movie theaters in the world
- Napa Valley Wines & Wineries
Napa Valley Wines & Wineries
Discover Napa’s AVAs—iconic wineries, caves, tours, and tastings
- Farm Stays
Farm Stays
Experience old-fashioned family fun on the farm
- Explore Lake Tahoe’s West Shore
Explore Lake Tahoe’s West Shore
Discover towering forests, alluring beaches, pine-walled cabins, and prestigious estates between Tahoe City and Emerald Bay
- What to Expect from Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration
What to Expect from Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration
Join the months-long party in Anaheim that includes new shows, a special song, and fun ways to play along
- Tehama County
Tehama County
Visit America's olive capital, taste foothill-grown produce and wine, and discover Red Bluff's historic heritage
- 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