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Road Trip Itineraries
Central Valley Foodie Road Trip
1 - 3 Days / 292 MilesTheme Park Thrills
6 - 8 Days / 165 MilesMovie Locations Tour
3 - 5 Days / 591 MilesAmazing Desert Oddities
3 - 6 Days / 496 MilesMajestic, Magical Highway 1
4 - 7 Days / 517 MilesGhost Towns
3 - 6 Days / 770 MilesSan Francisco Bay Loop
1 - 3 Days / 213 MilesCalifornia's Military History
4 - 6 Days / 638 MilesSouthern California Taco Tour
2 - 3 Days / 176 MilesRoute 66
2 - 3 Days / 215 MilesFamily Learning Adventure
3 - 6 Days / 352 MilesHighway 1 Classic
4 - 7 Days / 587 MilesPacific Coast Highway South
3 - 5 Days / 244 MilesWild North Coast
3 - 5 Days / 394 MilesSierra Adventure
5 - 8 Days / 697 MilesVolcanoes to the Sea
5 - 7 Days / 492 MilesGolden Chain Highway
2 - 3 Days / 130 MilesSan Luis Obispo to Ragged Point
1 - 2 Days / 60 MilesArchitecture Gems
3 - 5 Days / 296 MilesRock 'n' Roll Road Trip
3 - 4 Days / 235 Miles
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Must-Try Pies Across California
We’ve cooked up a list featuring 11 of the state’s very best to put on your buttery bucket list
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
16 Amazing Food and Drink Gifts from California
Discover unexpected edibles and brilliant beverages—from farm-fresh oysters delivered to your door to award-winning bubbly
Themed Lands
Discover the Magic at Disneyland's Themed Lands, from Fantasyland to Tomorrowland to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and more.
Disneyland Resort Special Tours and VIP Experiences
Experience the Anaheim parks in style with an expert guide to lead the way, share insider insights, and take you behind the scenes
Top California Yoga Retreats
These unbelievable resorts offer the perfect serene getaway for yoga, meditation, and relaxation
Reopening Update: California Theme Parks
A number of theme parks have reopened, with certain restrictions and protocols in place
Tips for a SoCal Surfing Vacation—from Actual Surfers
Take advice from three influencers who traveled to some of the Golden State’s most popular beach destinations
What’s New at California Theme Parks This Summer
Meet superheroes, fire jelly-blasters, and join parties at parks around the Golden State
Take Advantage of National Plan for Vacation Day
On January 26, elevate your outlook by planning for, and locking in, your next vacation
9 Ways to Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day
Start turning your California travel dreams into a reality
It’s Time to Start Dreaming About Your Next Adventure
U.S. Travel’s ‘Let’s Go There, Soon’ campaign invites consumers to plan now for future travel
25 Fabulous October Events
Come to California for top-notch food festivals, eclectic music weekends, and cool seasonal thrills
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
Explore the Rugged Allure of California’s Lost Coast
Join the New York Times on a family-friendly adventure through a remote and beautiful stretch of the North Coast
29 Sensational September Events in California
Surf, sip wine, or enjoy music at some of the biggest festivals of the year
17 Sublime September Events in California
Taste wine, celebrate harvest season, and watch dogs surf
California Questionnaire: Brian Huskey
The Top Chef alum loves riding his bike to work, taking road trips, and vacationing at Lake Tahoe
California Questionnaire: Annie Lawless
The Suja Juice cofounder, makeup mogul, and all-around wellness aficionado is passionate about her Southern California home
Where to Hike with Kids in California
How to (mostly) disconnect from everyone’s smartphones and connect with California’s natural wonders