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Thanks to its 840 miles of coastline, nine national parks, thousands of campgrounds, and a scenic diversity unparalleled on the planet, California is truly an outdoor enthusiasts’ dream. You can drive dune buggies in the desert, ride the whitewater on a kayak or raft, soar above the ocean on a hang glider, ski in the backcountry, rock climb in Yosemite, explore coastal islands above or below the water, and so much more. Let your imagination be your guide and explore the endless opportunities in the Golden State. 

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  • Mendocino Coast Whale Festivals

    Mendocino Coast Whale Festivals

    March 2–16, 2026 Spot migrating gray whales amid chowder tastings and coastal revelry

  • Stagecoach

    Stagecoach

    April 24–26, 2026 Experience three days of country music and desert-style revelry

  • Strawberry Music Festival

    Strawberry Music Festival

    May 21–24, 2026 A four-day festival celebrating strawberries, music, and the mountains

  • Kinetic Grand Championship

    Kinetic Grand Championship

    May 23–25, 2026 Bizarre and beautiful people-powered boats race down the North Coast

  • McCloud Mushroom, Music, and Wine Festival

    McCloud Mushroom, Music, and Wine Festival

    May 23–24, 2026 Fungi fans and wine connoisseurs, this festival is for you

  • Imperial Beach Sun & Sea Festival

    Imperial Beach Sun & Sea Festival

    July 18, 2026 Watch giant sandcastles and stunning sculptures take shape outside San Diego

  • Kids Free San Diego

    Kids Free San Diego

    October 1–31, 2026 Score a month of family fun with free admissions across San Diego

  • Hoes Down Festival

    Hoes Down Festival

    October 3, 2026 The harvest festival celebrates the agricultural arts and sustainable, rural living

  • Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival

    Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival

    October 3–5, 2026 While rooted in bluegrass, the free festival also features zydeco, blues, and rock

  • Life Time Sea Otter Classic

    Life Time Sea Otter Classic

    April 15–18, 2027 Race, ride, or run at the cycling festival held in Monterey

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