Places to Visit in California

From San Francisco fog to San Diego surf—find destination guides for every California mood.

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Featured California destinations

Start with high-intent city and town guides, then branch into nearby things to do and scenic drives.

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Explore the outdoors and taste local wines and craft beers in the Santa Monica Mountains region of Los Angeles County

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Anaheim is most well-known for Disneyland, but the famous theme park is just the beginning in this Orange County town

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Wine, hard cider, a bliss-out spa—and juicy, sweet apples

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Discover tips for visiting Arcadia, where world-class horse racing, historic gardens, and vibrant dining meet

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Experience Arcata's roots with tide-to-table cuisine and remote redwood trails

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This onetime utopian colony is now a central spot for SLO County wine tasting and family-friendly fun

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Explore the sporty Gold Country town with a booming local beer-and-wine scene

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This beach town in San Luis Obispo County offers both natural hot springs and calm ocean waters

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Experience California’s oil-rich history, with Basque food and country and western music on the side

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Visit a mini Tahoe south of Yosemite

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Discover this Bay Area seaside village sparkling with surprises

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See a stunning museum, shop, and feast in the Bay Area’s most outspoken city

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