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
- 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
- Hidden Beaches3 - 5 Days, 10 Stops, 453 MilesTrinidad to Wilder Ranch State Park
- San Francisco Bay Loop1 - 3 Days, 13 Stops, 213 MilesGolden Gate Bridge to San Francisco
Browse Ideas
- 8 Halloween Happenings at California Theme Parks
8 Halloween Happenings at California Theme Parks
Calling all ghosts, zombies, and candy lovers—you can celebrate Halloween 2025 at theme parks from late August until early November
- The Beginner’s Guide to Coachella: What to Pack, Where to Stay, How to Set Up Camp, and More
The Beginner’s Guide to Coachella: What to Pack, Where to Stay, How to Set Up Camp, and More
Everything you need to know about Coachella 2026, before you head out to the desert
- 8 Perfect Places to See Fabulous Fall Colors
8 Perfect Places to See Fabulous Fall Colors
Where to go to see leaves as autumn unfurls in California
- Halloween 2025 Events in California
Halloween 2025 Events in California
Discover a ghoulishly good time with this guide to the most exciting and eerie Halloween events happening across California this spooky season
- 20 Free Things to Do in Los Angeles
20 Free Things to Do in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is known for luxurious splurges, but the city offers plenty of free activities for the whole family to enjoy
- October 2025 Events in California
October 2025 Events in California
Celebrate autumn with wine festivals, tarantula races, and freebies for families
- Everything You Need to Know About the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
Everything You Need to Know About the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
Get a jump start on your own planning for LA28 as the Golden State gears up to host the world’s biggest sporting event
- 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
- Pea Soup Andersen’s
Pea Soup Andersen’s
Relive history—and try the famous soup—at this roadside icon
- How to See Live TV Shows
How to See Live TV Shows
Attend a taping of a sitcom, talk show, or game show
- 8 California Hot Springs
8 California Hot Springs
Take a soak in these thermal baths, mineral pools, and private tubs
- November 2025 Events in California
November 2025 Events in California
Enjoy one last autumnal hurrah this month, or start your winter fun early
- 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
- Top Places for Whale Watching in California
Top Places for Whale Watching in California
See a few amazing wonders of the sea first-hand
- Where to Go Apple Picking in California
Where to Go Apple Picking in California
Great places to go apple picking (and pick up some apple cider donuts) in California
- How to See the Cabazon Dinosaurs
How to See the Cabazon Dinosaurs
From movie cameos to holiday costumes, these iconic dinosaurs offer a memorable stop outside Palm Springs
- Ready, Set, RV: Exploring California’s Great Outdoors
Ready, Set, RV: Exploring California’s Great Outdoors
Beaches, parks, and scenic drives await—all on your own terms
- 11 Iconic Movie Bars You Can Actually Visit in California
11 Iconic Movie Bars You Can Actually Visit in California
Have your happy hour in a café, cantina, or lounge that starred in a famous film
- 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
- 5 Amazing Things to Do at LEGOLAND California
5 Amazing Things to Do at LEGOLAND California
Let your kids’ sense of wonder unfold at this imaginative theme park inspired by LEGO bricks