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From the 17 museums and cultural institutions in San Diego’s Balboa Park to Hearst Castle along the Central Coast to the world-class offerings in San Francisco, the Golden State is blessed with an embarrassment of riches. Don’t miss the artwork at Los Angeles County icons like the Getty Center and The Broad, but also keep an eye out for unique collections around the state, including the International Surf Museum in Huntington Beach and performing arts troupes from Oakland to Costa Mesa.
25+ Places to Find Great Art Outside in California
Murals, sculptures, and even painted fire hydrants expand the Golden State’s cultural scene
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15 Amazing Outdoor Adventures
California offers endless reasons to get outside and explore
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California Questionnaire: Tracee Ellis Ross
We asked Tracee to share some of her favorite things to do and places to go, and she graciously agreed
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14 Fun Family Experiences
Encourage your kids’ creativity, ingenuity, and think-big optimism at these top-notch attractions
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Torrey Pines Gliderport
Soar the skies above La Jolla’s rugged seaside cliffs, blufftop mansions, and the sandy shoreline at Black’s Beach
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8 Places to See Orange County’s Gorgeous (and Free) Art
Public art lines the parks, hotels, and shopping malls of these Southern California towns
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8 California Oddities
Atlas Obscura cofounder Dylan Thuras shares a few of his favorite quirky attractions
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Discover the History of San Francisco, L.A., and San Diego
With both famous landmarks and hidden treasures, the past is present in California’s major cities
Greater Palm Springs
42min
California's Delicious Diversity
44min
San Diego Zoo, Bishop, Mount Shasta
38min
Outdoor Spaces in California Urban Centers
42min
Whale Watching, Dog-Friendly Travel, Ironstone Vineyards
30min
Road Trip: Searching for Stars
39min
Road Trip: Music to Wine on 99
35min
Fascinating Road Trips
37min
California’s Fascinating History
43min
Jonny Moseley, Orange County, Museum Hack
33min