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
- 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
- Shasta Cascade
Shasta Cascade
- Orange County
Orange County
Explore California's Cities
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- Borrego Springs
San Diego CountyBorrego Springs
- Huntington Beach
Orange CountyHuntington Beach
- Dana Point
Orange CountyDana Point
- San Clemente
Orange CountySan Clemente
- Arcata
Humboldt CountyArcata
- Riverside
Riverside CountyRiverside
- Temecula
Riverside CountyTemecula
- Eureka
Humboldt CountyEureka
- Ferndale
Humboldt CountyFerndale
- Trinidad
Humboldt CountyTrinidad
- West Hollywood
Los Angeles CountyWest Hollywood
- Silicon Valley
Santa Clara CountySilicon Valley
- Nevada City
Nevada CountyNevada City
- San Francisco
San Francisco CountySan Francisco
- Orange
Orange CountyOrange
- Pacifica
San Mateo CountyPacifica
- Torrance
Los Angeles CountyTorrance
- South Lake Tahoe
El Dorado CountySouth Lake Tahoe
- Bakersfield
Kern CountyBakersfield
- Walnut Creek
Contra Costa CountyWalnut Creek
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
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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
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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
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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
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Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Recommended Reading
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- 2026 California Travel Deals You Can Book This Summer
2026 California Travel Deals You Can Book This Summer
Add a little extra sunshine to your vacation with hotel and theme park discounts - July 2026 Events in California
July 2026 Events in California
Make summer memories while enjoying fairs, comic book culture, and craft beer - How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in California
How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in California
Honor America’s birthday in 2026 with fireworks, fairs, and epic scenery - 12 Awesome Surfing Spots
12 Awesome Surfing Spots
From Windansea Beach in La Jolla to Half Moon Bay’s Mavericks to a state-of-the-art wave machine in the Central Valley, California is blessed with some truly epic waves - Top California Running Races
Top California Running Races
Plan your next vacation around one of these popular destination races - Learn from California’s Top Athletes and Pros
Learn from California’s Top Athletes and Pros
Learn how to surf, race cars, golf, and more, with lessons from some of the world’s best athletes and pros - Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Visit a natural wonder framed by towering cliffs, polished granite, and free-leaping waterfalls - Yosemite Firefall Access Will Be Limited in 2020
Yosemite Firefall Access Will Be Limited in 2020
Watching the phenomenon will be a tough score this year, but the park has plenty of cool alternatives worth considering - 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 - Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Mediterranean splendor in The O.C. - Three Spectacular Santa Barbara Itineraries for Summer
Three Spectacular Santa Barbara Itineraries for Summer
Pick your style: Eat, paddle, or bliss out in the American Riviera - 16 Amazing California Lakes
16 Amazing California Lakes
Swim, waterski, wakeboard, paddle, fish, or go houseboating on the Golden State’s lakes - The Best Beaches in Los Angeles for Fun in the Sun
The Best Beaches in Los Angeles for Fun in the Sun
From Malibu coves to Venice sands, find your perfect beach escape - 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 - Presidio Tunnel Tops Park in San Francisco
Presidio Tunnel Tops Park in San Francisco
Located in the Presidio national park site, this stunning green space is the newest addition to your Bay Area bucket list - The Presidio
The Presidio
Find rich history, great food, and Yoda in this expansive San Francisco park - 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 - Two Podcasters Compare Notes on Exploring California
Two Podcasters Compare Notes on Exploring California
Emma Gannon and Soterios Johnson come from totally different worlds but they are aligned on the merits of California travel - June 2026 Events in California
June 2026 Events in California
Embrace summer with wine festivals, classic fairs, and live music - 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
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