When Zooey Deschanel is ready for a California getaway, her options are limitless.
“I love that California has so many different kinds of natural landscapes you can visit,” the actor, musician, entrepreneur, and mom told us, in an exclusive interview with Visit California. “I enjoy having a lot of scope for the imagination.”
Indeed, letting your imagination roam free sums up the spirit of the 2024 California Visitor’s Guide: The Best of California. The new guide is available now and offers an invaluable tool for anyone planning their own free-spirited vacation.
Start with the article “58 Reasons Why California Is the Ultimate Playground,” which highlights the Golden State’s unique sense of fun and different ways to experience it. That could mean ziplining through a vineyard, visiting a mini-museum devoted to In-N-Out Burger, eating tacos by the beach, or taking your dog on a surfing trip.
With nine national parks and 280 state parks, California offers plenty of traditional outdoor fun too. This year's guide includes tips on exploring eight new hiking trails; amazing swimming holes at specific beaches, lakes, and rivers; and 12 next-level glamping experiences.
Other highlights include a look at buzzy new cocktails (“On Trend: California Aperitifs”), tips on world-class retail therapy (“California Shopping: An A to Z Guide”); and a blissful new day spa in Palm Springs (“Deep Thoughts at Séc-he”).
Deschanel offers her own take on the Golden State. She chats about her serious endeavors, like cofounding a company that’s making healthy food more accessible. She also reminisces about growing up in California and answers our California Questionnaire, highlighting her favorite places for a road trip and a soul-soothing smoothie.
As always, the 2024 California Visitor's Guide: The Best of California also includes detailed information about the state's 12 travel regions, including scores of tips about new places to dine, drink, and play some more.
Download the digital version or order your free guide here, and we'll send it straight to your doorstep.