Trip Planning
Trip Planning
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- Food & DrinkFood & Drink
- Theme ParksTheme Parks
- ShoppingShopping
- WineWine
- Craft Beer & BreweriesCraft Beer & Breweries
- Luxury ExperiencesLuxury Experiences
- Aquariums & ZoosAquariums & Zoos
- Skiing & SnowboardingSkiing & Snowboarding
- Arts & CultureArts & Culture
- Family FunFamily Fun
- Performing ArtsPerforming Arts
- SportsSports
- SurfingSurfing
- Lakes & RiversLakes & Rivers
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- State ParksState Parks
- Outdoor AdventureOutdoor Adventure
- Spas & WellnessSpas & Wellness
- BeachesBeaches
- California QuestionnaireCalifornia Questionnaire
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- 33 Amazing Free Things to Do in California
33 Amazing Free Things to Do in California
The Golden State offers plenty of bucket-list experiences, and you don’t have to spend a lot–or, sometimes, anything–to do many of them
- California Questionnaire: Gia Kim
California Questionnaire: Gia Kim
The ‘XO, Kitty’ star shares all the hugs-and-kisses-worthy things she adores about living in the Golden State
- May 2025 Events in California
May 2025 Events in California
Kick off your summer with wine tasting, classic cars, and quirky festivals
- 12 Reasons to Visit a California Welcome Center
12 Reasons to Visit a California Welcome Center
You can score discounted tickets, obtain free guides, and secure local tips at these centers located throughout the Golden State
- San Diego County Craft Breweries
San Diego County Craft Breweries
The sunny south becomes a magnet for lovers of craft beer
- The High Sierra's Craft Breweries
The High Sierra's Craft Breweries
Après-ski or après-hike, chill out at high-country taprooms
- Shasta Cascade's Craft Breweries
Shasta Cascade's Craft Breweries
Hoist a mug to the Californian brewers who redefined the art of ale
- Orange County's Craft Breweries
Orange County's Craft Breweries
California’s latest beer destination: The O.C.
- Craft Breweries of the North Coast
Craft Breweries of the North Coast
Organic brewing in wild settings
- Craft Breweries in San Francisco
Craft Breweries in San Francisco
Visit the birthplace of California’s craft beer boom
- Craft Breweries in Napa and Sonoma
Craft Breweries in Napa and Sonoma
Premium beers in premier wine country
- Craft Breweries in Gold Country
Craft Breweries in Gold Country
The state’s capitol more than holds its own in California’s “beer rush”
- Central Valley Craft Breweries
Central Valley Craft Breweries
Take a beer tour of this broad valley, where there are plenty of places to sip a pint
- Anaheim's Craft Beer Scene
Anaheim's Craft Beer Scene
Breweries old and new are booming in Anaheim
- 12 California Beaches for Kids
12 California Beaches for Kids
Make lifelong memories at these family-favorite beaches in the Golden State
- 10 Family-Friendly Museums for All Ages
10 Family-Friendly Museums for All Ages
Thanks to their interactive exhibits, these institutions encourage kids and adults to indulge their curiosity for arts, culture, history, and science
- 5 Amazing Things to Do in Lake Tahoe
5 Amazing Things to Do in Lake Tahoe
Find year-round fun in Lake Tahoe, from summer waterskiing and kayaking to winter skiing and après nightlife
- California Questionnaire: Matt Horn
California Questionnaire: Matt Horn
The chef brings elevated flavor to Oakland with Horn Barbecue
- Experience Central California Like a Local
Experience Central California Like a Local
Explore local hotspots in Santa Barbara, Monterey, Mammoth, and more
- Where to See California Wildflowers Spring 2025
Where to See California Wildflowers Spring 2025
Northern California’s wet winter promises a blaze of colors; Southern California anticipates more rain