What You Need to Know About Visiting California Restaurants
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California has always been a trendsetter when it comes to the culinary arts—from its extraordinary array of ethnic fare to its cutting-edge, vegetable-forward, local-leaning food habits—often referred to as “California cuisine.” The Golden State boasts 90 restaurants with at least one Michelin star and the San Francisco Bay Area alone has seven three-star establishments. Potent potables are a big draw too: California is without a doubt the best wine destination in the Americas and the groundbreaking craft beer scene is 1,000+ breweries strong and growing.
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Dining in Los Angeles
L.A. dishes out an exciting mix of splashy restaurants, international cuisines, and food trucks
Dining in Anaheim
Dig into authentic international cuisine, explore the delicious side of Disney, and discover a food hall worthy of a vacation on its own
Dining in San Diego
This beachside city has arrived as a top culinary destination, where you can find everything from Mexican street eats to mind-bending 10-course meals
Dining in San Francisco
Where to experience some of the city’s best food, from Michelin standouts to taquerias to food trucks
Dining in West Hollywood
Get a taste of trendy hangouts, old-school Russian restaurants, and off-the-radar delights
Great Ways to Dine Outside in California Cities
Imagination and innovation have led to the creation of fun al fresco dining options
12 Best California Bites
Check out some of the very best culinary treats on offer in the Golden State, from taco truck specialties to farm-to-fork spreads to Michelin-starred restaurants
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30 Can't-Miss Food Stops to Fuel Your Next California Road Trip
From the coast to the mountains, here's where to pull over and sample the Golden State's fabulous food
How to Experience California’s Delicious Culinary Diversity
Check out these 11 outposts that showcase the state’s amazing ethnic variety
12 Fabulous Restaurant Patios You Should Know
Soak up California sunshine and epic views at these bucket list–worthy al fresco spots
Where to Find California’s Celebrity Chefs
Taste award-winning dishes from some of the biggest names in the culinary world at these buzzy restaurants across the Golden State
Dining in Palm Springs
Southern California's sun-drenched oasis serves buzzy cuisine amid swaying palms
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Get to Know California’s Scenic Byways
Nature, history, and culture converge on these 63 standout stretches of road
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Fisherman’s Wharf
Get your fill of San Francisco seafood, sourdough, sea lions, and souvenirs
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Sample Five Quirky Road Trips with California Pop
Watch two friends travel across the Golden State in search of unusual attractions in this five-part series
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Après Ski at Northstar California Ski Resort
Sip champagne and rejuvenate with a massage after a day on the slopes
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Northstar California Ski Resort
Choose from a wide array of winter fun at this family-friendly Tahoe resort
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Dining in San Francisco
Where to experience some of the city’s best food, from Michelin standouts to taquerias to food trucks
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