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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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- San Francisco Bay Loop1 - 3 Days, 13 Stops, 213 MilesGolden Gate Bridge to San Francisco
- Hidden Beaches3 - 5 Days, 10 Stops, 453 MilesTrinidad to Wilder Ranch State Park
- Quirky Museums2 - 4 Days, 7 Stops, 153 MilesCulver City to Cabot’s Pueblo Museum
- Call Of The Coast1 - 2 Days, 7 Stops, 107 MilesLighthouse Field State Beach to Big Sur
- Top Surfing Spots4 - 7 Days, 9 Stops, 616 MilesWindansea Beach, La Jolla to Mavericks, Half Moon Bay
- Discovering the Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley6 - 8 Days, 9 Stops, 570 MilesOld Monterey to Big Sur
- Highway 1 Classic4 - 7 Days, 9 Stops, 587 MilesSan Diego to San Francisco
- 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
- 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
- Central Coast Cruise5 - 6 Days, 9 Stops, 310 MilesPismo Beach to San Luis Obispo
- Route 662 - 3 Days, 8 Stops, 215 MilesSanta Monica to Mojave National Preserve
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- Only in California Sports Trip Travel Guide
Only in California Sports Trip Travel Guide
Super Bowl LX makes a great excuse for a sports-centric California vacation
- March 2026 Events in California
March 2026 Events in California
Start your spring with whale watching and theme park debuts
- Children’s Fairyland
Children’s Fairyland
Enjoy old-fashioned fun with storybook characters at this Oakland classic
- Fleet Science Center & Planetarium
Fleet Science Center & Planetarium
Immersive shows and cosmic discoveries at the Fleet Science Center Planetarium
- Where to Eat Along Highway 1
Where to Eat Along Highway 1
Add these food stops to your Pacific Coast Highway road trip
- Try This Perfect Kid-Friendly Southern California Itinerary
Try This Perfect Kid-Friendly Southern California Itinerary
Fashion and family blogger Paige Rangel shares her action-packed adventure through Santa Monica, Rancho Palos Verdes, and Dana Point
- Ways to Play in Temecula Valley
Ways to Play in Temecula Valley
Relaxation here begins with wine tasting, spa days, hot-air balloon rides, and perhaps a round of golf
- Here’s How to Experience Bioluminescence in California
Here’s How to Experience Bioluminescence in California
Finding that fascinating blue glow in the Pacific Ocean isn’t easy, but it can be done
- Ways to Play in Yurok Country
Ways to Play in Yurok Country
Gain new appreciation for the history and culture of these Native lands while also soaking up North Coast scenery
- Ways to Play in Lake Tahoe
Ways to Play in Lake Tahoe
Find all-season fun on the lake and in the mountains
- TV Show Locations You Can Visit in California
TV Show Locations You Can Visit in California
From 'The Office' to 'Sons of Anarchy' to 'Yellowjackets,' the Golden State provides the perfect setting for countless small-screen favorites
- Sonoma County
Sonoma County
Escape to California wine country to find secret vineyards, cozy inns, rich history, and sustainable practices
- Lake Siskiyou
Lake Siskiyou
The perfect destination for an idyllic mountain getaway in Northern California
- 10 Excellent St. Patrick’s Day Parties in California
10 Excellent St. Patrick’s Day Parties in California
The Golden State wears its green in both traditional and cheeky ways
- 29 Palms Inn
29 Palms Inn
Swing in a hammock on at an art-filled sanctuary near Joshua Tree National Park
- California Restaurants Top the Nation in Michelin Green Stars
California Restaurants Top the Nation in Michelin Green Stars
The respected culinary guide recognizes 17 Golden State restaurants where earth-friendly practices are embraced
- The Best Family Vacation Spots in California
The Best Family Vacation Spots in California
Find family-friendly adventures across California, from beaches to theme parks
- February 2026 Events in California
February 2026 Events in California
Love is in the air with a statewide passion for wine, dates, and flowering orchards
- USS Midway & the Waterfront
USS Midway & the Waterfront
Experience hands-on maritime history that will shiver your timbers
- How to See Live TV Shows
How to See Live TV Shows
Attend a taping of a sitcom, talk show, or game show
Explore California's Content Series
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