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
- North Coast
North Coast
- Inland Empire
Inland Empire
- High Sierra
High Sierra
- Gold Country
Gold Country
- Orange County
Orange County
- Deserts
Deserts
- Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County
- Central Valley
Central Valley
- Central Coast
Central Coast
- Shasta Cascade
Shasta Cascade
Explore California's Cities
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- Fort BraggMendocino County
Fort Bragg
- Carmel-by-the-SeaMonterey County
Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Newport BeachOrange County
Newport Beach
- SacramentoSacramento County
Sacramento
- FresnoFresno County
Fresno
- SonomaSonoma County
Sonoma
- VenturaVentura County
Ventura
- NapaNapa County
Napa
- Mammoth LakesMono County
Mammoth Lakes
- BishopInyo County
Bishop
- National CitySan Diego County
National City
- Catalina IslandLos Angeles County
Catalina Island
- Los AngelesLos Angeles County
Los Angeles
- San FranciscoSan Francisco County
San Francisco
- Santa ClaritaLos Angeles County
Santa Clarita
- San SimeonSan Luis Obispo County
San Simeon
- San DiegoSan Diego County
San Diego
- CamarilloVentura County
Camarillo
- Long BeachLos Angeles County
Long Beach
- Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara County
Santa Barbara
Travel Videos
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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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Mendocino County Road Trip
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Gold Country Road Trip
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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
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Shasta Cascade Road Trip
California Dream Eater
The Ultimate Foodie Road Trip: Ventura + Santa Barbara
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Terranea: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Gateways to Yosemite: 5 Amazing Things
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Hotel Bel-Air: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Mr. C Beverly Hills: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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The Langham Huntington, Pasadena: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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The Mondrian Hotel Los Angeles: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Highway 395 Road Trip
Recommended Reading
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- Emerald Bay State Park
Emerald Bay State Park
Hike, paddle, or tour a castle at one of Lake Tahoe’s most scenic spots - Vikingsholm
Vikingsholm
Scandinavia comes to Lake Tahoe at a historic home - 29 Palms Inn
29 Palms Inn
Swing in a hammock on at an art-filled sanctuary near Joshua Tree National Park - California Questionnaire: Alex Honnold
California Questionnaire: Alex Honnold
The El Capitan free-solo rock climber explains his love for Yosemite and more California favorites - 7 Dog-Friendly California Hotels
7 Dog-Friendly California Hotels
Pamper your pup at these digs that are pretty nice for humans, too - Train Like a Winter Olympian
Train Like a Winter Olympian
Here’s where you can participate in Olympic winter sports—and more snow activities—throughout California - Haunted Spots in California
Haunted Spots in California
From spirit-filled ships to ghostly caverns, here are 14 of the most haunted places across the state - Beyond the Match: 5 World Cup Itinerary Ideas from Los Angeles
Beyond the Match: 5 World Cup Itinerary Ideas from Los Angeles
Extend your World Cup trip with these ideas for exploring beaches, theme parks, and more from Los Angeles - Ways to Play in San Francisco
Ways to Play in San Francisco
Turn your classic city tour into an exuberant adventure - 2025 Family Holidays at California Hotels
2025 Family Holidays at California Hotels
Embrace the season—and actually relax—at one of these hotels with holiday spirit - Beyond the Match: 5 World Cup Itineraries from the San Francisco Bay Area
Beyond the Match: 5 World Cup Itineraries from the San Francisco Bay Area
Turn your World Cup trip into a true California vacation with easy day trips and weekend escapes - Hotel del Coronado
Hotel del Coronado
An illustrious past meets modern luxury at this iconic oceanfront resort - 8 Things You May Not Know About California’s National Parks
8 Things You May Not Know About California’s National Parks
Plus: Tips on what to see and do when visiting these spectacular Golden State gems - Getting Around Yosemite National Park
Getting Around Yosemite National Park
Shuttles and tram tours make it easy - Waterfalls and Firefalls
Waterfalls and Firefalls
See thundering cascades trimmed with mist rainbows or even ‘fire’ - 20-Plus Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in California
20-Plus Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in California
Ring in 2026 from a downtown hotel, a mountain top, a theme park—or even a quiet beach - Orange County’s Best Beaches
Orange County’s Best Beaches
Visit these four idyllic, sun-drenched stretches of sand in Southern California - 2025 Black Friday Travel Deals in California
2025 Black Friday Travel Deals in California
Enjoy big discounts and perks for getaways during the holiday season and well into 2026 - 10 Amazing Coastal Preserves
10 Amazing Coastal Preserves
Commune with California’s diverse marine life along the shores of the Pacific - 10 Super-Scenic California Road Trips
10 Super-Scenic California Road Trips
Follow these classic routes for magical scenery and worthy stops
Discover Places by Interests
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