Places To Visit
From misty Northern California redwood forests to sun-kissed Southern California beaches, the enchanted Golden State makes Disneyland seem normal. Discover hundreds of places to visit, learn our diverse regions and lively cities all in one place.
Explore California's 12 Regions
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- San Diego County
- San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
- Central Valley
Central Valley
- Shasta Cascade
Shasta Cascade
- Gold Country
Gold Country
- North Coast
North Coast
- Central Coast
Central Coast
- Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County
- High Sierra
High Sierra
- Deserts
Deserts
- Inland Empire
Inland Empire
- Orange County
Orange County
Explore California's Cities
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- Sutter Creek
Amador CountySutter Creek
- Salinas
Monterey CountySalinas
- St. Helena
Napa CountySt. Helena
- Half Moon Bay
San Mateo CountyHalf Moon Bay
- Fresno
Fresno CountyFresno
- Folsom
Sacramento CountyFolsom
- Buena Park
Orange CountyBuena Park
- Redding
Shasta CountyRedding
- Merced
Merced CountyMerced
- Pismo Beach
San Luis Obispo CountyPismo Beach
- Capitola
Santa Cruz CountyCapitola
- Coronado
San Diego CountyCoronado
- Clovis
Fresno CountyClovis
- Chula Vista
San Diego CountyChula Vista
- Big Sur
Monterey CountyBig Sur
- Arcata
Humboldt CountyArcata
- Arcadia
Los Angeles CountyArcadia
- Culver City
Los Angeles CountyCulver City
- Costa Mesa
Orange CountyCosta Mesa
- Santa Ynez
Santa Barbara CountySanta Ynez
Travel Videos
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California 101
Inland Empire’s Rim of the World Road Trip
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Parker Palm Springs: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Cavallo Point: California Luxury Minute Resorts
California 101
Gold Country Road Trip
California 101
Shasta Cascade Road Trip
California 101
Gateways to Yosemite: 5 Amazing Things
California 101
Mendocino County Road Trip
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Pendry San Diego: California Luxury Minute Resorts
California 101
Yosemite National Park
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The Resort at Pelican Hill: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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L'Horizon Hotel and Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel: California Luxury Minute Resorts
California 101
Central Valley Road Trip
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Hotel Casa del Mar: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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La Quinta Resort & Club: California Luxury Minute Resorts
California Dream Eater
The Ultimate Foodie Road Trip: Ventura + Santa Barbara
California 101
California’s Highway One Road Trip
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Auberge du Soleil: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Carneros Resort and Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Recommended Reading
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- September 2026 Events in California
September 2026 Events in California
Ease out of fall with stargazing, surfing, and foodie festivals - October 2026 Events in California
October 2026 Events in California
Plan a trip around grape stomps, tarantula races, or freebies for kids - California’s Most Haunted Hotels
California’s Most Haunted Hotels
Encounter a few friendly ghosts, or even celebrity spirits, during your next overnight stay - Haunted Spots in California
Haunted Spots in California
From spirit-filled ships to ghostly caverns, here are 14 of the most haunted places across the state - Coastal Camping on Catalina
Coastal Camping on Catalina
Enjoy the secluded and serene campgrounds on Santa Catalina Island - How to Responsibly Enjoy California’s Parks and Public Lands
How to Responsibly Enjoy California’s Parks and Public Lands
Follow these sustainable travel tips to help protect these Golden State treasures - Where to Stay at Yosemite National Park
Where to Stay at Yosemite National Park
Book a cabin, hotel, bed-and-breakfast, or glamping stay in Yosemite or nearby gateway towns - Highway 1’s Most Scenic Stops
Highway 1’s Most Scenic Stops
Take in the beauty—aka the Pacific Coast Highway—at these essential locations - How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Shasta Cascade
How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Shasta Cascade
Follow this three-day itinerary to see waterfalls, caves, volcanoes, and more in California’s isolated northeast corner, also known as Upstate California - Highway 395 Road Trip
Highway 395 Road Trip
Cruise through mind-boggling beauty on this desert-and-mountain drive - 58 Reasons Why California Is the Ultimate Playground
58 Reasons Why California Is the Ultimate Playground
Cultivating a sense of play is serious business in the Golden State. Here’s an opinionated guide to help you find all the fun you can handle. - Guide to Hikes in Yosemite National Park
Guide to Hikes in Yosemite National Park
Explore Yosemite’s best trails, from easy walks to epic hikes - California’s Best Coastal Campgrounds
California’s Best Coastal Campgrounds
8 spots where you can camp out close to the Pacific Ocean - Family Road Trip: San Luis Obispo to Buena Park
Family Road Trip: San Luis Obispo to Buena Park
This five-day trip from the Central Coast to Orange County includes beaches, whale watching, and a little kid–friendly theme park - So You Think You Know Monterey County?
So You Think You Know Monterey County?
Check out these 15 lesser-known spots, including a Shakespeare showcase and a bar that serves 10-cent cocktails - 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 - Your Guide to Halloween 2026 Events in California
Your Guide to Halloween 2026 Events in California
Make the most of the spooky season with these festivals and haunted houses - 10 Super-Scenic California Road Trips
10 Super-Scenic California Road Trips
Follow these classic routes for magical scenery and worthy stops - Wawona & Mariposa Grove
Wawona & Mariposa Grove
Time-travel to Yosemite's past - Wildlife Watching in San Luis Obispo County
Wildlife Watching in San Luis Obispo County
See land and sea creatures great and small
Discover Places by Interests
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