Things To Do

Cool Outdoor California Ice Rinks

Skate around a winter wonderland with views of the mountains, beaches, or city skyline

California Welcome Center - Yucca Valley

Natural splendor and year-round fun north of Palm Springs

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

Join Soterios Johnson on a stargazing expedition that begins in San Diego and heads east to Borrego Springs and Twentynine Palms

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

Mojave Trails National Monument

Follow the Mother Road to volcanoes, sand dunes, and breathtaking vistas

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 Americans’ dynamic history are omnipresent at multiple sites administered by the National Park Service

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

See comic strips, visit the artist’s studio, and skate at this Santa Rosa museum

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

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

Celebrate autumn with wine festivals, tarantula races, and freebies for families

10 Tips for Your Next California Road Trip

These Golden State insiders will help you plan an unforgettable four-wheel vacation

11 Scenic Byways

Admire stunning landscapes and explore historic towns on these roads less traveled

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

Visit tucked-away wineries in lush coastal mountains

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

Follow the Anza Trail to uncover California’s Indigenous heritage, historic sites, and scenic landscapes across the state