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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
- Los Angeles County
- High Sierra
- Central Coast
- Central Valley
- Inland Empire
- Deserts
- North Coast
- Orange County
- Shasta Cascade
- Gold Country
Explore California's Cities
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- Napa CountyYountville
- San Francisco CountySan Francisco
- Monterey CountyBig Sur
- Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles
- Fresno CountyFresno
- Madera CountyBass Lake
- Santa Clara CountyMorgan Hill
- Sonoma CountySonoma
- Los Angeles CountyBeverly Hills
- Santa Clara CountySanta Clara
- Orange CountyDana Point
- San Diego CountyDel Mar
- Tuolumne CountyGroveland
- Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara
- Nevada CountyTruckee
- Los Angeles CountyPasadena
- San Joaquin CountyStockton
- Ventura CountyVentura
- Riverside CountyTemecula
- Stanislaus CountyModesto
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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Yosemite National Park
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Inland Empire’s Rim of the World Road Trip
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Epic Winter Road Trip: Lake Tahoe to Sacramento
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Gold Country Road Trip
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California’s Highway One Road Trip
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Gateways to Yosemite: 5 Amazing Things
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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
Recommended Reading
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- 2024 Black Friday Hotel Deals in CaliforniaEnjoy big discounts and perks for getaways during the holiday season and well into 2025
- 50-Plus Fun Things to Do in California During the 2024 HolidaysPut these festive events, experiences, and performances on your bucket list this season
- 15 Gift-Worthy California ExperiencesGive the gift of a good time with these exciting tours, activities, and tastings around the Golden State
- 20-Plus Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 in CaliforniaRing in 2025 from a downtown hotel, a mountain top, a theme park—or even a quiet beach
- 5 Remarkable California TreesThe Golden State’s first works of art may have been these amazing trees
- Treebones ResortCuddle up in a cozy Mongolian-style yurt perched on a Big Sur bluff
- California Questionnaire: Idina MenzelThe powerhouse performer shares her favorite places around her adopted home state—including the redwoods of Northern California
- California Backcountry Snow AdventuresTry these creative winter adventure options away from the slopes
- 12 Awesome California Snow AdventuresSki resorts in Golden State can boast of sunny days and snowy peaks, but that’s only the beginning
- Explore Local Favorites in Northern CaliforniaTravel like you live there with recommendations from local experts in San Francisco, Mount Shasta, Sonoma, and more
- Experience Central California Like a LocalExplore local hotspots in Santa Barbara, Monterey, Mammoth, and more
- 2018 Holiday Gift Guide: 26 California-Inspired PresentsWe’ve got something for everyone on your list, from techies to style mavens to epicureans and more
- 12 Ways to Celebrate National Plan for Vacation DayStart turning your travel dreams into a reality on January 25
- 10 California TikTok Accounts Every Traveler Should KnowGet a fun, firsthand glimpse of everything from hidden trails through the Sierras to secret San Diego sushi spots
- 4 California-Style Romantic EscapesTreat your Valentine to a Golden State getaway that combines swoon-ready features and incredible scenery
- How to Experience Harry Potter in CaliforniaThe magic of the wizarding world expands beyond the films and books at these Potter-themed destinations and events
- 2021 Made-in-California Holiday Gift IdeasFrom hand-dyed shoes to Oprah's favorite hot sauce, our Golden State gift guide is full of unexpected delights
- 10 Places to Find Ken Burns’ Country Music in CaliforniaSee and hear where the Golden State contributed to the history of downhome music
- 5 Authentic California Ranching ExperiencesCome along for a cattle-wrangling, square-dancing adventure at a real-life California ranch
- 18 August Events in CaliforniaCome check out surfing contests, starry skies, and “celebrity cars” at these ultimate summer events
Discover Places by Interests
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