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
- 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
- Cool Outdoor California Ice Rinks
Cool Outdoor California Ice Rinks
Skate around a winter wonderland with views of the mountains, beaches, or city skyline
- California Welcome Center - Yucca Valley
California Welcome Center - Yucca Valley
Natural splendor and year-round fun north of Palm Springs
- Road Trip Podcast: Searching for Stars
Road Trip Podcast: Searching for Stars
Join Soterios Johnson on a stargazing expedition that begins in San Diego and heads east to Borrego Springs and Twentynine Palms
- Road Trip Podcast: Searching for Stars
Road Trip Podcast: Searching for Stars
Join Soterios Johnson on a stargazing expedition that begins in San Diego and heads east to Borrego Springs and Twentynine Palms
- 29 Palms Inn
29 Palms Inn
Swing in a hammock on at an art-filled sanctuary near Joshua Tree National Park
- Plan Your Trip: Joshua Tree National Park
Plan Your Trip: Joshua Tree National Park
- Mojave Trails National Monument
Mojave Trails National Monument
Follow the Mother Road to volcanoes, sand dunes, and breathtaking vistas
- 4 California Towns For Snoopy Super-Fans
4 California Towns For Snoopy Super-Fans
Celebrate the anniversary of the first Peanuts strip around the Golden State
- Native American Cultural Experiences at National Parks—South
Native American Cultural Experiences at National Parks—South
Native Americans’ dynamic history are omnipresent at multiple sites administered by the National Park Service
- What’s New in California in 2025
What’s New in California in 2025
From new hotels to hotly anticipated restaurants to colorful theme park attractions, here’s a look at the top debuts in California
- Charles M. Schulz Museum
Charles M. Schulz Museum
See comic strips, visit the artist’s studio, and skate at this Santa Rosa museum
- Insider Tips from the Pod Squad
Insider Tips from the Pod Squad
Let leading California podcast hosts guide you to compelling destinations around the Golden State
- 15 Amazing and Affordable Towns in California You May Not Know
15 Amazing and Affordable Towns in California You May Not Know
From the mountains to the sea—and the desert in between—these towns offer wallet-friendly accommodations, activities, and plenty of adventure
- October 2025 Events in California
October 2025 Events in California
Celebrate autumn with wine festivals, tarantula races, and freebies for families
- 10 Tips for Your Next California Road Trip
10 Tips for Your Next California Road Trip
These Golden State insiders will help you plan an unforgettable four-wheel vacation
- 11 Scenic Byways
11 Scenic Byways
Admire stunning landscapes and explore historic towns on these roads less traveled
- Check Out California’s Literary History for Kids
Check Out California’s Literary History for Kids
Celebrate Children’s Book Week in San Diego, Sonoma County, and the Channel Islands
- Santa Cruz Wine Country
Santa Cruz Wine Country
Visit tucked-away wineries in lush coastal mountains
- Cool Outdoor California Ice Rinks
Cool Outdoor California Ice Rinks
Skate around a winter wonderland with views of the mountains, beaches, or city skyline
- Explore Indigenous History Along the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail
Explore Indigenous History Along the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail
Follow the Anza Trail to uncover California’s Indigenous heritage, historic sites, and scenic landscapes across the state