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
- November 2025 Events in California
November 2025 Events in California
Enjoy one last autumnal hurrah this month, or start your winter fun early
- Seasonal Events at Universal Studios Hollywood
Seasonal Events at Universal Studios Hollywood
Find some scares, some snow, and a lot of fun at the movie-and-TV-themed park in Los Angeles
- 5 Reasons to Explore Windsor Now
5 Reasons to Explore Windsor Now
The mellow Sonoma County town boasts an abundance of allure and flavor
- Sesame Place San Diego
Sesame Place San Diego
Meet iconic characters, splash in the water park, and take a spin on little-kid-friendly rides
- Fall 2025 Travel Deals in California
Fall 2025 Travel Deals in California
Score free hotel nights, gift cards, spa treatments, and more when you know where to book
- Where to See Holiday Lights in California in 2025
Where to See Holiday Lights in California in 2025
Check out these seasonal displays across the Golden State
- California Towns with Holiday Spirit
California Towns with Holiday Spirit
Visit these merry spots that put on a seasonal show in winter
- 16 Awesome Places to Shop Local
16 Awesome Places to Shop Local
Buy from these locally owned, California businesses to directly support their communities
- California Questionnaire: Joel Kim Booster Shines a Spotlight on His Hollywood Life
California Questionnaire: Joel Kim Booster Shines a Spotlight on His Hollywood Life
The scene-stealing star of ‘Loot’ spreads the wealth by revealing his most treasured spots in L.A. and beyond
- 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
- 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
- California Questionnaire: Alex Honnold
California Questionnaire: Alex Honnold
The El Capitan free-solo rock climber explains his love for Yosemite and more California favorites
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Warner Bros. Studio Tour
This classic Hollywood tour lets you see TV and movie history in the making
- 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
- Black Chasm Cavern
Black Chasm Cavern
Go underground to see nature’s subterranean surprises an hour’s drive east of Sacramento
- Sugar Bowl
Sugar Bowl
Discover this sweet and snowy Lake Tahoe treasure
- Mondavi Center
Mondavi Center
See a performance at this state-of-the-art venue in the heart of Gold Country
- Moaning Caverns Adventure Park
Moaning Caverns Adventure Park
Walk, climb, or belly crawl into this subterranean adventure park, about 90 miles southeast of Sacramento
- Columbia State Historic Park
Columbia State Historic Park
Step into the 1850s with a visit to this Gold Country gem
- 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