Places To Visit
From misty Northern California redwood forests to sun-kissed Southern California beaches, the enchanted Golden State makes Disneyland seem normal. Discover hundreds of places to visit, learn our diverse regions and lively cities all in one place.
Explore California's 12 Regions
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- San Francisco Bay Area
- San Diego County
San Diego County
- Shasta Cascade
Shasta Cascade
- Inland Empire
Inland Empire
- Central Coast
Central Coast
- Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County
- Deserts
Deserts
- High Sierra
High Sierra
- North Coast
North Coast
- Gold Country
Gold Country
- Central Valley
Central Valley
- Orange County
Orange County
Explore California's Cities
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- Santa Monica
Los Angeles CountySanta Monica
- South Lake Tahoe
El Dorado CountySouth Lake Tahoe
- Mendocino
Mendocino CountyMendocino
- Huntington Beach
Orange CountyHuntington Beach
- Rancho Cordova
Sacramento CountyRancho Cordova
- Palm Springs
Riverside CountyPalm Springs
- Folsom
Sacramento CountyFolsom
- Pioneertown
San Bernardino CountyPioneertown
- Petaluma
Sonoma CountyPetaluma
- Laguna Beach
Orange CountyLaguna Beach
- Morro Bay
San Luis Obispo CountyMorro Bay
- Pacifica
San Mateo CountyPacifica
- Pacific Grove
Monterey CountyPacific Grove
- Oxnard
Ventura CountyOxnard
- Ontario
San Bernardino CountyOntario
- Ojai
Ventura CountyOjai
- Oceanside
San Diego CountyOceanside
- Oakland
Alameda CountyOakland
- North Lake Tahoe
Placer CountyNorth Lake Tahoe
- North Hollywood
Los Angeles CountyNorth Hollywood
Travel Videos
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California 101
Inland Empire’s Rim of the World Road Trip
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Parker Palm Springs: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Cavallo Point: California Luxury Minute Resorts
California 101
Gold Country Road Trip
California 101
Shasta Cascade Road Trip
California 101
Gateways to Yosemite: 5 Amazing Things
California 101
Mendocino County Road Trip
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Pendry San Diego: California Luxury Minute Resorts
California 101
Yosemite National Park
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The Resort at Pelican Hill: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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L'Horizon Hotel and Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel: California Luxury Minute Resorts
California 101
Central Valley Road Trip
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Hotel Casa del Mar: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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La Quinta Resort & Club: California Luxury Minute Resorts
California Dream Eater
The Ultimate Foodie Road Trip: Ventura + Santa Barbara
California 101
California’s Highway One Road Trip
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Terranea: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Auberge du Soleil: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Carneros Resort and Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Recommended Reading
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- 5 Family Vacations Your Kids Will Love
5 Family Vacations Your Kids Will Love
Book a dream getaway for your whole crew to one of these awesome California destinations - 12 California Beaches for Kids
12 California Beaches for Kids
Make lifelong memories at these family-favorite beaches in the Golden State - Family Road Trip: Santa Rosa, San Francisco, and Carmel-by-the-Sea
Family Road Trip: Santa Rosa, San Francisco, and Carmel-by-the-Sea
This six-day trip will wow the kids with iconic sights, wildlife, and hidden gems - Family Road Trip: Gold Country and South Lake Tahoe
Family Road Trip: Gold Country and South Lake Tahoe
Play and learn on this five-day itinerary that includes snow sports and Gold Rush history - Keep the Play Going: How to Spend 28 Hours in Orange County
Keep the Play Going: How to Spend 28 Hours in Orange County
Follow this itinerary for 28 hours of farm stands, fireworks, and fun - Keep the Play Going: How to Spend 30 Hours in San Luis Obispo
Keep the Play Going: How to Spend 30 Hours in San Luis Obispo
How to experience 30 hours of adventure, wine, and coastal views in San Luis Obispo County - How to Spend a Perfect Day in Palm Springs
How to Spend a Perfect Day in Palm Springs
Explore new heights, plunge into a glittering pool, and wrap yourself in Native American culture in this SoCal city - How to Spend a Perfect Day in Tuolumne County
How to Spend a Perfect Day in Tuolumne County
Soak in the scenery, relive the Gold Rush, and shop until you drop in this wild and wonderful alpine destination - Beyond the Match: 5 Itinerary Ideas from Los Angeles
Beyond the Match: 5 Itinerary Ideas from Los Angeles
Extend your soccer trip with these ideas for exploring beaches, theme parks, and more from Los Angeles - Beyond the Match: 5 Itineraries from the San Francisco Bay Area
Beyond the Match: 5 Itineraries from the San Francisco Bay Area
Turn your soccer trip into a true California vacation with easy day trips and weekend escapes - Ways to Play in San Diego
Ways to Play in San Diego
No matter how you define playtime, you’ll find it in this SoCal hub - Ways to Play in Newport Beach
Ways to Play in Newport Beach
Steer your own ship, see marine life, and sleep in a beachy cottage in this Orange County hub - Ways to Play in San Francisco
Ways to Play in San Francisco
Turn your classic city tour into an exuberant adventure - 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 - Ways to Play in Joshua Tree National Park
Ways to Play in Joshua Tree National Park
Hike, climb, and soak up the magic of this unique desert park - Ways to Play in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Ways to Play in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Experience all the superlatives—from the largest tree to the highest peak—at this duo of parks - So You Think You Know Monterey County?
So You Think You Know Monterey County?
Check out these 15 lesser-known spots, including a Shakespeare showcase and a bar that serves 10-cent cocktails - So You Think You Know Sacramento?
So You Think You Know Sacramento?
America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital is full of secrets and surprises—you just need to know where to look - Marin County
Marin County
Explore the panoramic peaks and hidden beaches of Marin County
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