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Four Ways to Create Your Own California Cycling Adventure

Four Ways to Create Your Own California Cycling Adventure

Four Ways to Create Your Own California Cycling Adventure

Tips for riding your bike in the Golden State, regardless of experience level

Four Ways to Create Your Own California Cycling Adventure

Four Ways to Create Your Own California Cycling Adventure

Four Ways to Create Your Own California Cycling Adventure

Tips for riding your bike in the Golden State, regardless of experience level

10 Places to Find Ken Burns’ Country Music in California

10 Places to Find Ken Burns’ Country Music in California

10 Places to Find Ken Burns’ Country Music in California

See and hear where the Golden State contributed to the history of downhome music

20 Reasons to Visit California in 2020

20 Reasons to Visit California in 2020

20 Reasons to Visit California in 2020

Plan a trip this year to experience new theme park attractions, deals, and better-than-ever festivals

The Presidio

The Presidio

Find rich history, great food, and Yoda in this expansive San Francisco park

How to Experience Harry Potter in California

How to Experience Harry Potter in California

How to Experience Harry Potter in California

The magic of the wizarding world expands beyond the films and books at these Potter-themed destinations and events

Great California Attractions for Special Needs Families

Great California Attractions for Special Needs Families

Great California Attractions for Special Needs Families

These theme parks, museums and playgrounds offer perks and creature comforts for a wide range of abilities

U.S. Women Kick Off Victory Tour at the Rose Bowl

U.S. Women Kick Off Victory Tour at the Rose Bowl

U.S. Women Kick Off Victory Tour at the Rose Bowl

The reigning world champions return to Southern California, a home away from home and the site of a 1999 triumph

10 Ideas for a California Near-Cation

10 Ideas for a California Near-Cation

10 Ideas for a California Near-Cation

Smarten up your trip planning by traveling close to home this winter

Farm Tours & Drives

Farm Tours & Drives

Farm Tours & Drives

Go behind the scenes to see agriculture in action and taste California’s bounty at the source

National Parks

10 Ways to Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day

10 Ways to Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day

10 Ways to Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day

Start turning your travel dreams into a reality on January 26

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

Four Ways to Create Your Own California Cycling Adventure

Four Ways to Create Your Own California Cycling Adventure

Four Ways to Create Your Own California Cycling Adventure

Tips for riding your bike in the Golden State, regardless of experience level

Four Ways to Create Your Own California Cycling Adventure

Four Ways to Create Your Own California Cycling Adventure

Four Ways to Create Your Own California Cycling Adventure

Tips for riding your bike in the Golden State, regardless of experience level

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Join Ryan Robinson on a Northern California Road Trip

The professional slackliner and American Ninja Warrior shares highlights from his recent trek across peaks, valleys, and the coast

California Questionnaire: Kelly Clark

California Questionnaire: Kelly Clark

California Questionnaire: Kelly Clark

Mammoth Mountain set up this snowboarder to have a mammoth career—which includes five Olympic games

10 Places to Find Ken Burns’ Country Music in California

10 Places to Find Ken Burns’ Country Music in California

10 Places to Find Ken Burns’ Country Music in California

See and hear where the Golden State contributed to the history of downhome music

20 Reasons to Visit California in 2020

20 Reasons to Visit California in 2020

20 Reasons to Visit California in 2020

Plan a trip this year to experience new theme park attractions, deals, and better-than-ever festivals

California Streaming: A Binge-Watcher's Guide

California Streaming: A Binge-Watcher's Guide

California Streaming: A Binge-Watcher's Guide

Travel vicariously through these 22 movies and TV shows filmed in the Golden State

How to Experience Harry Potter in California

How to Experience Harry Potter in California

How to Experience Harry Potter in California

The magic of the wizarding world expands beyond the films and books at these Potter-themed destinations and events

State 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

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

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Join Ryan Robinson on a Northern California Road Trip

The professional slackliner and American Ninja Warrior shares highlights from his recent trek across peaks, valleys, and the coast

22 Pet-Friendly Hotels in California

22 Pet-Friendly Hotels in California

22 Pet-Friendly Hotels in California

Explore the Golden State with your favorite furry friend and take full advantage of these welcoming properties

California Travel During Crisis: Frequently Asked Questions

California Travel During Crisis: Frequently Asked Questions

California Travel During Crisis: Frequently Asked Questions

Clear Lake

Clear Lake

Explore a burgeoning wine scene and cool off with a summery splash in the lake

Sunnyside Lodge

Sunnyside Lodge

Sunnyside Lodge

Breathe in fresh mountain air and blue-water views at this classic Lake Tahoe retreat

Camping at Patrick’s Point State Park

Camping at Patrick’s Point State Park

Camping at Patrick’s Point State Park

Sleep on the craggy Pacific shoreline close to redwoods

Borrego Badlands & Font’s Point

Borrego Badlands & Font’s Point

Borrego Badlands & Font’s Point

See sweeping vistas of a sculpted desert in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Tuolumne County

Tuolumne County

Tuolumne County

In quiet towns west of Yosemite National Park, historic preservation mixes with modern appeal

Beaches

The Presidio

The Presidio

Find rich history, great food, and Yoda in this expansive San Francisco park

9 Ways to Celebrate California Surfing Day

9 Ways to Celebrate California Surfing Day

9 Ways to Celebrate California Surfing Day

September 20 offers a mandate to catch a wave—or just embrace surf culture all along the coast

Classic California Surf Shops

Classic California Surf Shops

Classic California Surf Shops

Whether you are a real waverider or just a surfing wannabe, these shops offer both gear and culture

Cool California Santa Sightings

Cool California Santa Sightings

Cool California Santa Sightings

Skip the mall and find the man in red at these fun locations around the Golden State

Santa Cruz Surf Culture

Santa Cruz Surf Culture

Santa Cruz Surf Culture

Gnarly, dude! Explore the lore, trappings, and history of California's ultimate ocean sport

Capitola Wharf

Capitola Wharf

Paddle your way through this idyllic waterfront village near Santa Cruz

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

Relaxed sophistication in charming Dana Point

So You Think You Know Monterey County?

So You Think You Know Monterey County?

So You Think You Know Monterey County?

Check out these 12 lesser-known spots, including a Shakespeare showcase and a bar that serves 10-cent cocktails

15 Waterfront Restaurants

15 Waterfront Restaurants

15 Waterfront Restaurants

Where to find fresh seafood and world-class views on California’s coast

22 Pet-Friendly Hotels in California

22 Pet-Friendly Hotels in California

22 Pet-Friendly Hotels in California

Explore the Golden State with your favorite furry friend and take full advantage of these welcoming properties