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Road Trip Itineraries
Ghost Towns
3 - 6 Days / 770 MilesCalifornia's Military History
4 - 6 Days / 638 MilesMovie Locations Tour
3 - 5 Days / 591 MilesTheme Park Thrills
6 - 8 Days / 165 MilesMajestic, Magical Highway 1
4 - 7 Days / 517 MilesSan Francisco Bay Loop
1 - 3 Days / 213 MilesSouthern California Taco Tour
2 - 3 Days / 176 MilesAmazing Desert Oddities
3 - 6 Days / 496 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 MilesRim of the World Scenic Byway
1 - 3 Days / 64 Miles
Browse Ideas
5 Amazing Things to Do in Yosemite’s Gateways
Bookend your Yosemite trip with a stay in the park’s gateway towns and discover elegant dining, adrenaline-fueled adventures, a vintage train excursion, and refreshing natural scenery
10 Unexpected Wonders
Visit these off-the-beaten-path destinations to discover a different side of California
6 Snow-Savvy Reasons to Ski Midweek This Winter
Bolster your budget and dodge the snow crush by hitting the slopes Monday to Friday
9 Ways to Make a California Snow Trip Even Better
Discover these new ways to play in the snow beyond downhill skiing and snowboarding
Winter 2024 Deals in California
Beat the chill by enjoying discounts on hotels, lift tickets, and theme park fun
What’s New at California Ski Resorts for Winter 2023–2024
Skiers and riders can look forward to fresh lines and thrilling drops as slopes open
6 Awesome Alternative Winter Activities
Not a skier? No problem. Opt for one of these snowy alternatives in the California mountains.
8 Historic Music Venues
Catch a show at one of these landmarks in California’s musical heritage
Riverside County
Find your new favorite getaway in Southern California’s vineyards, desert oases, mineral springs, and lake-filled wildlands
California Questionnaire: Tamera Mowry-Housley
The Sister, Sister star toasts all the fabulous wine, food, and fun that await her at home in Napa Valley and throughout the Golden State
California Welcome Center - Cross Border Xpress
Feel the Warm California Welcome
USS Midway & the Waterfront
Experience hands-on maritime history that will shiver your timbers
California Questionnaire: Claudette Zepeda
The San Diego native and chef shares her Southern California favorites, from beaches to pastries
10 Great 2024 Holiday Boat Parades in California
In December, California’s waterfront towns deck more than just the halls
Liberty Public Market
Browse more than 30 food, beverage, and artisan vendors under one roof at San Diego’s Liberty Station
Climbers Set Record on Yosemite’s El Capitan
Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold just made history with their sub-two-hour ascent
Check Out 30 New Murals at Sacramento’s Wide Open Walls
Tour Sacramento's latest outdoor art installations at the nation's largest mural festival
Get to Know McCloud, a Hidden Gem in the Shasta Cascade
Situated on the slopes of Mount Shasta, this small town is an ideal getaway for road trippers and outdoor enthusiasts
Road Trip: Highway One Santa Cruz to Big Sur
Marvel at serious surfers, playful sea otters, and spectacular beaches on a drive down the coast
Road Trip: Highway One Santa Cruz to Big Sur
Marvel at serious surfers, playful sea otters, and spectacular beaches on a drive down the coast