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- 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
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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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- California Welcome Center - El Dorado Hills
California Welcome Center - El Dorado Hills
Outdoor recreation, shopping, and the arts
- 50-Plus Fun Things to Do in California During the 2025 Holidays
50-Plus Fun Things to Do in California During the 2025 Holidays
Put these festive events, experiences, and performances on your bucket list this season
- Fantastic 2025 Thanksgiving Feasts in California
Fantastic 2025 Thanksgiving Feasts in California
Come for well-crafted turkey dinners with local wine, decadent desserts, and gorgeous settings
- Theme Park Superfan Secrets
Theme Park Superfan Secrets
- 2025 Family Holidays at California Hotels
2025 Family Holidays at California Hotels
Embrace the season—and actually relax—at one of these hotels with holiday spirit
- November 2025 Events in California
November 2025 Events in California
Enjoy one last autumnal hurrah this month, or start your winter fun early
- Native American–Owned Breweries in California
Native American–Owned Breweries in California
Tribes are embracing craft beer production after a century of government-imposed prohibitions
- 20-Plus Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in California
20-Plus Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in California
Ring in 2026 from a downtown hotel, a mountain top, a theme park—or even a quiet beach
- Santa Cruz Wine Country
Santa Cruz Wine Country
Visit tucked-away wineries in lush coastal mountains
- 15 Fabulous Luxury Hotels in Palm Springs
15 Fabulous Luxury Hotels in Palm Springs
From adults-only boutiques to family-friendly resorts, resplendent relaxation is what Palm Springs does
- Awesome Places to Shop Local
Awesome Places to Shop Local
Buy from these locally owned, California businesses to directly support their communities
- Après-Ski at Northstar California Ski Resort
Après-Ski at Northstar California Ski Resort
Sip champagne and rejuvenate with a massage after a day on the slopes
- Top Tours and Drivers for Exploring California Wine Country
Top Tours and Drivers for Exploring California Wine Country
Let a local insider take the wheel in wine regions across the state
- Great Places for Après-Ski
Great Places for Après-Ski
Where to relax after a day on the California slopes
- Discover 7 of California’s Best-Kept Secrets
Discover 7 of California’s Best-Kept Secrets
These remote and surprising spots fly under the radar for even the most well-versed California travelers
- Après-Ski at Smaller Lake Tahoe Resorts
Après-Ski at Smaller Lake Tahoe Resorts
Big decks for snow bunnies and a fairytale retreat
- Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 World Cup in California
Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 World Cup in California
A record 48 nations will compete in the sport's premier event, which will feature matches in Los Angeles and the Bay Area
- Ahwahnee Winter Events
Ahwahnee Winter Events
Spirited celebrations brighten the frosty months
- Stephanie Be Catches the Winter Wave
Stephanie Be Catches the Winter Wave
Fresh off a surf and ski vacation, the TravelBreak founder talks about her travels in the Golden State
- A California Winter Road Trip Through Desert and Snow
A California Winter Road Trip Through Desert and Snow
UK photographer James Relf-Dyer takes the road less travelled through the diverse and wild landscapes of the Golden State in winter.
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