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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 County
- Central Coast
- Central Valley
- Inland Empire
- Deserts
- High Sierra
- North Coast
- Los Angeles County
- Orange County
- Shasta Cascade
- Gold Country
Explore California's Cities
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- Orange CountyDana Point
- San Diego CountyDel Mar
- Tuolumne CountyGroveland
- Fresno CountyFresno
- Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara
- San Francisco CountySan Francisco
- Nevada CountyTruckee
- Los Angeles CountyPasadena
- Los Angeles CountyBeverly Hills
- San Joaquin CountyStockton
- Ventura CountyVentura
- Riverside CountyTemecula
- Monterey CountyBig Sur
- Stanislaus CountyModesto
- Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles
- Los Angeles CountyTorrance
- Monterey CountyCarmel-by-the-Sea
- Napa CountySt. Helena
- Orange CountyLaguna Beach
- San Bernardino CountyLake Arrowhead
Travel Videos
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Central Valley Road Trip
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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
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The Ultimate Foodie Road Trip: Ventura + Santa Barbara
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Gold Country Road Trip
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California’s Highway One Road Trip
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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
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Yosemite National Park
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Gateways to Yosemite: 5 Amazing Things
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Hotel Bel-Air: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Recommended Reading
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- September 2024 Events in CaliforniaEase your way out of summer and into fall with festivals for stargazing, surfing, and beer
- August 2024 Events in CaliforniaMake the most of summer by experiencing these surfing festivals, culinary fairs, and multiple wine- and beer-tasting experiences
- California Questionnaire: Kelly ClarkMammoth Mountain set up this snowboarder to have a mammoth career—which includes five Olympic games
- California Questionnaire: Jimmy KimmelThe late-night host shares his favorite spots around Hollywood and beyond
- California Questionnaire: Jessica AlbaThe multi-hyphenate California native shares her Golden State favorites
- 23 Amazing May Events in CaliforniaStart your summer with strawberries, craft beer fests, and big music festivals across the Golden State
- 12 Earth Day Events in California in 2024Eco-friendly adventures await—here’s a guide to some of the top ways you can help protect the planet while exploring the Golden State
- Sponsored6 Ways to Celebrate Spring in Pismo BeachPlan a getaway to this stretch of the Central Coast for wildflowers, mellow beach days, and wine tasting6 Ways to Celebrate Spring in Pismo Beach
- 6 Awesome Alternative Winter ActivitiesNot a skier? No problem. Opt for one of these snowy alternatives in the California mountains.
- 58 Reasons Why California Is the Ultimate PlaygroundCultivating a sense of play is serious business in the Golden State. Here’s an opinionated guide to help you find all the fun you can handle.
- 50+ Fun Things to Do in California During the 2023 HolidaysPut these festive events, experiences, and performances on your bucket list this season
- 5 Amazing Things to Do in Venice BeachExplore quirky Venice Beach, from Muscle Beach to Abbot Kinney shopping and Tito’s Tacos
- 5 Amazing Things to Do in Santa CruzFrom beachside boardwalks to redwood forests to waves of surfers’ dreams, this iconic coastal community makes for an unforgettable trip
- 5 Amazing Things to Do in Santa BarbaraBlessed with grand architecture, near-perfect weather, and ocean-to-table eateries, this city earns its nickname as “the American Riviera”
- Three Spectacular Santa Barbara Itineraries for SummerPick your style: Eat, paddle, or bliss out in the American Riviera
- 3 Perfect Summer VacationsGive a fresh spin to your trip to California theme parks, beaches, and national parks
- See a Chocolate Christmas Tree at San Diego’s Aviara Park HyattLook, but don’t eat: the Park Hyatt Aviara’s 9-foot chocolate tree packs 355 pounds’ worth of sweets
- Tyler Florence’s Favorite Road TripsChef Tyler Florence shares his top picks for the best drives and views in California
- Coastal Camping on CatalinaEnjoy the secluded and serene campgrounds on Santa Catalina Island
- 9 Quirky Desert LodgingsThese offbeat California lodgings are “out there” in more ways than one
Discover Places by Interests
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