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
- 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
- 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.
- Discover 8 of California’s Best-Kept Secrets
Discover 8 of California’s Best-Kept Secrets
These remote and surprising spots fly under the radar for even the most well-versed California travelers
- Tony Hawk Shares His Favorite Spots in San Diego
Tony Hawk Shares His Favorite Spots in San Diego
In this episode, the skateboarding icon talks about his sport, chicken sandwiches, and where to take the kids in North County
- 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
- 9 Cozy Winter Cabins & Lodges
9 Cozy Winter Cabins & Lodges
Escape to snowy wonderlands at these snug California mountain retreats
- Awesome Places to Shop Local
Awesome Places to Shop Local
Buy from these locally owned, California businesses to directly support their communities
- Luxury Ski Resort Experiences
Luxury Ski Resort Experiences
Planning a California ski vacation? It’s not all about downhilling
- Napa Valley Wines & Wineries
Napa Valley Wines & Wineries
Discover Napa’s AVAs—iconic wineries, caves, tours, and tastings
- California’s Amazing Ski and Snowboard Options
California’s Amazing Ski and Snowboard Options
With a wide variety of resorts and terrain, California offers ski experiences perfect for any skill or budget
- 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
- Great Places for Après-Ski
Great Places for Après-Ski
Where to relax after a day on the California slopes
- Hotel del Coronado
Hotel del Coronado
An illustrious past meets modern luxury at this iconic oceanfront resort
- California Welcome Center - Mammoth Lakes
California Welcome Center - Mammoth Lakes
Year-round fun, majestic beauty
- California Welcome Center - Auburn
California Welcome Center - Auburn
Gold Rush history, Native culture, outdoor adventures
- California Welcome Center - Anderson
California Welcome Center - Anderson
Natural wonders, endless fun
- California Welcome Center - San Clemente
California Welcome Center - San Clemente
Quintessential Southern California Beach Town
- California Welcome Center - Oceanside
California Welcome Center - Oceanside
Beautiful weather, laid-back vibe and a spectacular wooden pier
- California Welcome Center - Salinas
California Welcome Center - Salinas
Steinbeck, agriculture, and the gateway to Monterey Bay
- California Welcome Center - Ontario
California Welcome Center - Ontario
Greater Ontario - the heart of Southern California. Stay here. Go anywhere.
- California Welcome Center - Gilroy
California Welcome Center - Gilroy
Follow the Fun to Gilroy, home of Gilroy Gardens, a garlic festival, wine, and Native history