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- Food & Drink
- Theme Parks
Theme Parks
- Shopping
Shopping
- Wine
Wine
- LGBTQ+ Travel
LGBTQ+ Travel
- Craft Beer & Breweries
Craft Beer & Breweries
- Luxury Experiences
Luxury Experiences
- Accessible Travel
Accessible Travel
- 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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- Drive-Thru Holiday 2025 Experiences in California
Drive-Thru Holiday 2025 Experiences in California
See shimmering lighted displays and wave to Santa from the comfort of your own vehicle
- 29 Palms Inn
29 Palms Inn
Swing in a hammock on at an art-filled sanctuary near Joshua Tree National Park
- 5 Ski Runs with Stunning Views
5 Ski Runs with Stunning Views
Where to take in the best of California’s mountain majesty
- 7 Dog-Friendly California Hotels
7 Dog-Friendly California Hotels
Pamper your pup at these digs that are pretty nice for humans, too
- 8 California Hot Springs
8 California Hot Springs
Take a soak in these thermal baths, mineral pools, and private tubs
- 9 Cozy Winter Cabins & Lodges
9 Cozy Winter Cabins & Lodges
Escape to snowy wonderlands at these snug California mountain retreats
- California Questionnaire: Alex Honnold
California Questionnaire: Alex Honnold
The El Capitan free-solo rock climber explains his love for Yosemite and more California favorites
- California Questionnaire: Kristen Bell
California Questionnaire: Kristen Bell
The acclaimed actor shares why she is so proud to call California home
- China Peak
China Peak
Snowy Sierra thrills and lakeside views at this classic mountain resort
- Emerald Bay State Park
Emerald Bay State Park
Hike, paddle, or tour a castle at one of Lake Tahoe’s most scenic spots
- Fantastic and Free Tours at the Getty Villa
Fantastic and Free Tours at the Getty Villa
Get an up-close look at this ancient recreation of a Roman home
- Foodie’s Guide to California Ballparks
Foodie’s Guide to California Ballparks
Think outside the nacho plate on your next visit to a California baseball stadium
- Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood
Scare yourself silly at the Los Angeles theme park that makes the most of its movie magic
- Halloween Time at Disneyland
Halloween Time at Disneyland
Here’s how to celebrate the hair-raising holiday in Anaheim, with Disney villains, themed parties, and haunted versions of your favorite rides
- 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
- How to Skip the Lines at 10 California Theme Parks
How to Skip the Lines at 10 California Theme Parks
Streamline your day by adding one of these perks to your ticket
- International Banana Museum
International Banana Museum
Unpeel a bunch of secrets at this desert oddity
- Luxury Ski Resort Experiences
Luxury Ski Resort Experiences
Planning a California ski vacation? It’s not all about downhilling
- Marin Farmers' Market
Marin Farmers' Market
Sample local bounty in pretty Marin County
- Mojave Trails National Monument
Mojave Trails National Monument
Follow the Mother Road to volcanoes, sand dunes, and breathtaking vistas
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