San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
Places To Visit
Places To Visit
From misty Northern California redwood forests to sun-kissed Southern California beaches, the enchanted Golden State makes Disneyland seem normal. Discover hundreds of places to visit, learn our diverse regions and lively cities all in one place.
Explore California's 12 Regions
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- San Diego CountySan Diego County
- Central CoastCentral Coast
- Central ValleyCentral Valley
- Inland EmpireInland Empire
- DesertsDeserts
- High SierraHigh Sierra
- North CoastNorth Coast
- Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles County
- Orange CountyOrange County
- Shasta CascadeShasta Cascade
- Gold CountryGold Country
Explore California's Cities
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- Morgan HillSanta Clara CountyMorgan Hill
- SonomaSonoma CountySonoma
- Beverly HillsLos Angeles CountyBeverly Hills
- Santa ClaraSanta Clara CountySanta Clara
- Dana PointOrange CountyDana Point
- Del MarSan Diego CountyDel Mar
- GrovelandTuolumne CountyGroveland
- FresnoFresno CountyFresno
- Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara CountySanta Barbara
- San FranciscoSan Francisco CountySan Francisco
- TruckeeNevada CountyTruckee
- PasadenaLos Angeles CountyPasadena
- StocktonSan Joaquin CountyStockton
- VenturaVentura CountyVentura
- TemeculaRiverside CountyTemecula
- Big SurMonterey CountyBig Sur
- ModestoStanislaus CountyModesto
- Los AngelesLos Angeles CountyLos Angeles
- TorranceLos Angeles CountyTorrance
- Carmel-by-the-SeaMonterey CountyCarmel-by-the-Sea
Travel Videos
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California 101
Central Valley Road Trip
Luxury Minute
Hotel Casa del Mar: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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La Quinta Resort & Club: California Luxury Minute Resorts
California Dream Eater
The Ultimate Wine Country Road Trip
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Shasta Cascade Road Trip
California Dream Eater
The Ultimate Foodie Road Trip: Ventura + Santa Barbara
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Yosemite National Park
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Inland Empire’s Rim of the World Road Trip
Luxury Minute
Auberge du Soleil: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Carneros Resort and Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Cavallo Point: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Farmhouse Inn: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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L'Horizon Hotel and Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Parker Palm Springs: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Post Ranch Inn: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Terranea: California Luxury Minute Resorts
California Dream Eater
Epic Winter Road Trip: Lake Tahoe to Sacramento
California 101
Gold Country Road Trip
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California’s Highway One Road Trip
Recommended Reading
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- Film Fans Will Cherish a Road Trip Down California's Highway 395Film Fans Will Cherish a Road Trip Down California's Highway 395From Mount Whitney to Death Valley to Bodie and beyond, this stretch of road feels like one massive movie set.
- Shop, Camp, and Climb a Rock in CaliforniaShop, Camp, and Climb a Rock in CaliforniaEpisode 9 of the California Now Podcast explores ultra hip boutiques, remote campgrounds, and epic places to climb
- How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Shasta CascadeHow to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Shasta CascadeFollow this three-day itinerary to see waterfalls, caves, volcanoes, and more in California’s isolated northeast corner
- See How One L.A. County Resort Honors World Oceans DaySee How One L.A. County Resort Honors World Oceans DayTerranea Resort's Kelp Forest Cleanup Kayak Tour is just one of many earth-friendly initiatives at this luxury destination
- Climbers Set Record on Yosemite’s El CapitanClimbers Set Record on Yosemite’s El CapitanTommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold just made history with their sub-two-hour ascent
- Road Trip: Amazing ViewsRoad Trip: Amazing ViewsVenture outside the gateway cities on this supersize trip where every sight is Instagram-worthy
- Go Fly a Kite in Berkeley This WeekendGo Fly a Kite in Berkeley This WeekendThe free festival draws enthusiastic crowds to Cesar E. Chavez Park in the Berkeley Marina
- 4 Thrilling California Road Trips You Need to Take4 Thrilling California Road Trips You Need to TakeIt's time to explore, and we've made it incredibly easy for you to get behind the wheel and discover some Golden State delights
- 25 Awesome Ideas for a 2018 California Vacation25 Awesome Ideas for a 2018 California VacationJanuary 30 is National Plan For Vacation Day—and we’re here to help you arrange the ultimate getaway
- Top Things to Do in Los Angeles CountyTop Things to Do in Los Angeles CountyFrom Beverly Hills to Venice Beach and beyond, Los Angeles County offers endless variety—and always seems to deliver
- Follow Stephanie Be on Her Surf and Ski VacationFollow Stephanie Be on Her Surf and Ski VacationThe TravelBreak founder shows how to Catch the Winter Wave with sand and snow experiences in the same trip
- Redwood Coast Named Lonely Planet’s #1 DestinationRedwood Coast Named Lonely Planet’s #1 DestinationNorthern California's gigantic coastal trees top this year’s list of the Best in the U.S.
- Here's What You Need to Know Before Viewing Yosemite's FirefallHere's What You Need to Know Before Viewing Yosemite's FirefallYou'll want to ahead if you plan to catch this amazing natural phenomenon February 12–26
Ultra-Runner Dylan Bowman Sets Record on California’s Lost CoastUltra-Runner Dylan Bowman Sets Record on California’s Lost CoastThe 32-year-old tackled rising tides and 55 miles of tough terrain on the state’s most secluded stretch of coastline- 8 Things You May Not Know About California’s National Parks8 Things You May Not Know About California’s National ParksPlus: Tips on what to see and do when visiting these spectacular Golden State gems
- California Named Most Fun State—AgainCalifornia Named Most Fun State—AgainWalletHub’s rankings put the Golden State in first place for entertainment, nightlife, and national parks
- 7 Epic Outdoor Adventures in California7 Epic Outdoor Adventures in CaliforniaFrom Joshua Tree National Park to the Redwood Coast, the videos below spotlight the diversity of experiences in the Golden State
- 8 Romantic Escapes for 8 Kinds of Couples8 Romantic Escapes for 8 Kinds of CouplesWhether you and your partner are foodies, adrenaline junkies, or "Star Wars" fans, we’ve got a California trip for you
- 5 Family Vacations Your Kids Will Love5 Family Vacations Your Kids Will LoveBook a dream getaway for your whole crew to one of these awesome California destinations
- A Film Every Adventurer Must SeeA Film Every Adventurer Must SeePro climber, Alex Honnold dares to take on El Capitan without ropes.
Discover Places by Interests
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