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5 Amazing Things to Do at the Golden Gate Bridge

5 Amazing Things to Do at the Golden Gate Bridge

5 Amazing Things to Do at the Golden Gate Bridge

See San Francisco's most iconic structure from every angle—by foot, bicycle, boat, and more

Best Beaches in Orange County

Best Beaches in Orange County

Best Beaches in Orange County

Surfing, swimming, people watching, or sun bathing—the OC has the perfect stretch of sand waiting for you.

5 Best Music Venues in Los Angeles

5 Best Music Venues in Los Angeles

5 Best Music Venues in Los Angeles

Explore the city’s best venues, rife with rock history

So You Think You Know Los Angeles?

So You Think You Know Los Angeles?

So You Think You Know Los Angeles?

Go beyond the familiar to discover shops, restaurants, and natural landscapes you never knew existed

Take it Outside: A Guide to Fresh-Air Experiences in California

Take it Outside: A Guide to Fresh-Air Experiences in California

Take it Outside: A Guide to Fresh-Air Experiences in California

Restaurants, wineries, and shops expand operations outdoors this summer

Explore the World in California

Explore the World in California

Explore the World in California

World-class scenery and amazing experiences await in the Golden State

Alcatraz: Special Evening Tours

Alcatraz: Special Evening Tours

Alcatraz: Special Evening Tours

Visit the spooky San Francisco island at sunset

Farallon Islands

Farallon Islands

Farallon Islands

Visit a wild archipelago, with whales, seabirds, and great white sharks

4 Thrilling California Road Trips You Need to Take

4 Thrilling California Road Trips You Need to Take

4 Thrilling California Road Trips You Need to Take

It's time to explore, and we've made it incredibly easy for you to get behind the wheel and discover some Golden State delights

10 Most Instagrammable Stops on Highway 1

10 Most Instagrammable Stops on Highway 1

10 Most Instagrammable Stops on Highway 1

California's most scenic road reopens today and is ready for visitors—here's where to stop along the way

National Parks

8 Tips for a Smarter Small-Town Getaway

8 Tips for a Smarter Small-Town Getaway

8 Tips for a Smarter Small-Town Getaway

Traveling to rural communities means planning ahead, playing by local rules, and protecting public lands

Know Before You Go: Channel Islands National Park

Know Before You Go: Channel Islands National Park

Know Before You Go: Channel Islands National Park

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Ancient redwoods and camping just north of Santa Cruz

Know Before You Go: Redwood National & State Parks

Know Before You Go: Redwood National & State Parks

Know Before You Go: Redwood National & State Parks

5 Amazing Things to Do at the Golden Gate Bridge

5 Amazing Things to Do at the Golden Gate Bridge

5 Amazing Things to Do at the Golden Gate Bridge

See San Francisco's most iconic structure from every angle—by foot, bicycle, boat, and more

9 Great National Parks

9 Great National Parks

9 Great National Parks

Get insider tips on visiting our top natural wonders

What You Need to Know About California's State and National Parks

What You Need to Know About California's State and National Parks

What You Need to Know About California's State and National Parks

As the Golden State's wild places reopen, plan ahead for a safe and successful trip

Things to do in Yosemite National Park

Things to do in Yosemite National Park

Things to do in Yosemite National Park

Eight must-see sites at California's iconic park in the Sierra Nevada mountains

9 Ways to Go Underground in California

9 Ways to Go Underground in California

9 Ways to Go Underground in California

Go subterranean at hipster bars, crystal caves, and gold mines

10 Idyllic Solo Retreats in California

10 Idyllic Solo Retreats in California

10 Idyllic Solo Retreats in California

Today’s travelers are discovering that “alone time” and “vacation time” are often one and the same

State Parks

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Ancient redwoods and camping just north of Santa Cruz

What You Need to Know About Visiting California Beaches

What You Need to Know About Visiting California Beaches

What You Need to Know About Visiting California Beaches

Make plans for a breezy coastal getaway at the Golden State's beaches

10 Great Beaches for Kids

10 Great Beaches for Kids

10 Great Beaches for Kids

Make memories at some of California's family-favorite beaches

What You Need to Know About California's State and National Parks

What You Need to Know About California's State and National Parks

What You Need to Know About California's State and National Parks

As the Golden State's wild places reopen, plan ahead for a safe and successful trip

So You Think You Know Sacramento?

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

8 Family-Friendly Gold Rush Adventures

8 Family-Friendly Gold Rush Adventures

8 Family-Friendly Gold Rush Adventures

Take on whitewater rapids, pan for gold, and explore California history

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Shasta Cascade

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

10 Places to Find Solitude in California Cities

10 Places to Find Solitude in California Cities

10 Places to Find Solitude in California Cities

Enjoy the seclusion of these wide-open spaces, all located in or around urban centers

Mt. Shasta Road Trip with Eager Traveler

Mt. Shasta Road Trip with Eager Traveler

Mt. Shasta Road Trip with Eager Traveler

Travel blogger Preethi Chandrasekhar talks about her recent journey to the Shasta Cascade, and the safety precautions she took while traveling

Elk Cove Inn & Spa

Elk Cove Inn & Spa

Elk Cove Inn & Spa

Slip away to a North Coast retreat

Beaches

23 Fall 2020 Events in California

23 Fall 2020 Events in California

23 Fall 2020 Events in California

Get into the seasonal spirit with these festivities, including some in-person events and others you can enjoy from your car or home

Know Before You Go: Channel Islands National Park

Know Before You Go: Channel Islands National Park

Know Before You Go: Channel Islands National Park

Know Before You Go: Redwood National & State Parks

Know Before You Go: Redwood National & State Parks

Know Before You Go: Redwood National & State Parks

Mission & San Diego Bays

Mission & San Diego Bays

Mission & San Diego Bays

Visit waterfront parks for boating, biking, and coaster rides

5 Amazing Things to Do at the Golden Gate Bridge

5 Amazing Things to Do at the Golden Gate Bridge

5 Amazing Things to Do at the Golden Gate Bridge

See San Francisco's most iconic structure from every angle—by foot, bicycle, boat, and more

Best Beaches in Orange County

Best Beaches in Orange County

Best Beaches in Orange County

Surfing, swimming, people watching, or sun bathing—the OC has the perfect stretch of sand waiting for you.

What You Need to Know About Visiting California Beaches

What You Need to Know About Visiting California Beaches

What You Need to Know About Visiting California Beaches

Make plans for a breezy coastal getaway at the Golden State's beaches

How to Experience California’s Delicious Culinary Diversity

How to Experience California’s Delicious Culinary Diversity

How to Experience California’s Delicious Culinary Diversity

Check out these 11 outposts that showcase the state’s amazing ethnic variety

10 Great Beaches for Kids

10 Great Beaches for Kids

10 Great Beaches for Kids

Make memories at some of California's family-favorite beaches

Coastal Camping on Catalina

Coastal Camping on Catalina

Coastal Camping on Catalina

Enjoy the secluded and serene campgrounds on Santa Catalina Island