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
- Central Valley
Central Valley
- Shasta Cascade
Shasta Cascade
- Gold Country
Gold Country
- North Coast
North Coast
- Central Coast
Central Coast
- Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County
- High Sierra
High Sierra
- Deserts
Deserts
- Inland Empire
Inland Empire
- Orange County
Orange County
Explore California's Cities
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- Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara
- Los Alamos
Santa Barbara CountyLos Alamos
- Jamestown
Tuolumne CountyJamestown
- Cambria
San Luis Obispo CountyCambria
- McCloud
Siskiyou CountyMcCloud
- Clovis
Fresno CountyClovis
- Gilroy
Santa Clara CountyGilroy
- Oceanside
San Diego CountyOceanside
- Idyllwild
Riverside CountyIdyllwild
- Twentynine Palms
San Bernardino CountyTwentynine Palms
- Capitola
Santa Cruz CountyCapitola
- Mt. Shasta
Siskiyou CountyMt. Shasta
- Dunsmuir
Siskiyou CountyDunsmuir
- Mt. Shasta City
Siskiyou CountyMt. Shasta City
- Sutter Creek
Amador CountySutter Creek
- Half Moon Bay
San Mateo CountyHalf Moon Bay
- Los Angeles
Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles
- Long Beach
Los Angeles CountyLong Beach
- Venice Beach
Los Angeles CountyVenice Beach
- Santa Monica
Los Angeles CountySanta Monica
Travel Videos
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California 101
Inland Empire’s Rim of the World Road Trip
Luxury Minute
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
Luxury Minute
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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Auberge du Soleil: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Carneros Resort and Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Recommended Reading
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- How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Shasta Cascade
How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Shasta Cascade
Follow this three-day itinerary to see waterfalls, caves, volcanoes, and more in California’s isolated northeast corner, also known as Upstate California - Get Outside and Enjoy National Park Week in California
Get Outside and Enjoy National Park Week in California
Enjoy free entry on April 20, and make the most of ranger-led hikes and talks, children’s programs, outdoor theater, and more - Find Road Trip Inspiration via the California Now Podcast
Find Road Trip Inspiration via the California Now Podcast
Join host Soterios Johnson as he uncovers the best ways to motor around the Golden State - 3 Ways to Explore California Redwoods
3 Ways to Explore California Redwoods
- 10 Only-in-California Dining Experiences
10 Only-in-California Dining Experiences
- Yurok
Yurok
California’s largest tribe possesses a proud history and offers tourists rich and varied experiences along the scenic North Coast - Where to Travel in California Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Where to Travel in California Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Can’t decide where to go in the Golden State? Let the stars guide you… - 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 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 Joshua Tree National Park
Ways to Play in Joshua Tree National Park
Hike, climb, and soak up the magic of this unique desert park - Visit These Locations from “Let’s Play”
Visit These Locations from “Let’s Play”
The new Visit California commercial showcases different ways to play outdoors around the state - Vikingsholm
Vikingsholm
Scandinavia comes to Lake Tahoe at a historic home - Venice Pier
Venice Pier
Explore this colorful stretch of the Los Angeles coastline - Van Damme State Marine Conservation Area
Van Damme State Marine Conservation Area
Explore a rocky and wild wonderland - Unique Movie-Watching Experiences in California
Unique Movie-Watching Experiences in California
Catch a film at one of these only-in-California places, including a graveyard, rooftops, and even on the water - Top 10 Things to Do in San Diego
Top 10 Things to Do in San Diego
Explore this Southern California city like a pro with our guide to the top things to do in San Diego - Tips for Exploring Southern California in a Wheelchair
Tips for Exploring Southern California in a Wheelchair
Travel expert Cory Lee shares advice on how to enjoy an accessible Golden State vacation - Things to Do in Pinnacles National Park
Things to Do in Pinnacles National Park
Mix a little adventure into your National Park experience with these five ideas - So You Think You Know Sonoma County?
So You Think You Know Sonoma County?
Discover 12 under-the-radar restaurants, wineries, shops, and experiences
Discover Places by Interests
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