California Travel Guide

California, the Golden State, has such varied landscape that it is ideal for hiking or back packing, mountain biking, camping, golfing and skiing. Of course the scenic coastline of California is perfect for water sport enthusiasts to enjoy boating, wind surfing, fishing and swimming. California is the home of Hollywood, where make-believe becomes reality.

Attractions in Popular Destinations

24 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Los Angeles 24 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Los Angeles
19 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Palm Springs, CA 19 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Palm Springs, CA
15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Sacramento, CA 15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Sacramento, CA
18 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in San Diego 18 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in San Diego
23 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in San Francisco 23 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in San Francisco

More Destinations and Attractions

15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Anaheim, CA 15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Anaheim, CA
15 Top-Rated Things to Do in Bakersfield, CA 15 Top-Rated Things to Do in Bakersfield, CA
12 Best Parks in Bakersfield, CA 12 Best Parks in Bakersfield, CA
14 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Berkeley, CA 14 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Berkeley, CA
11 Top-Rated Things to Do in Beverly Hills, CA 11 Top-Rated Things to Do in Beverly Hills, CA
22 Top-Rated Things to Do in Big Bear, CA 22 Top-Rated Things to Do in Big Bear, CA
16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Big Sur, CA 16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Big Sur, CA
15 Top-Rated Campgrounds near Big Sur & Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, CA 15 Top-Rated Campgrounds near Big Sur & Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, CA
12 Best Things to Do in Bodega Bay, CA 12 Best Things to Do in Bodega Bay, CA
12 Best Beaches in Bodega Bay, CA 12 Best Beaches in Bodega Bay, CA
California in Pictures: 20 Beautiful Places to Photograph California in Pictures: 20 Beautiful Places to Photograph
20 Best Beaches in Southern California 20 Best Beaches in Southern California
14 Best Campgrounds in Northern California 14 Best Campgrounds in Northern California
15 Best Campgrounds in Southern California 15 Best Campgrounds in Southern California
14 Best Dog-Friendly Vacations in the United States 14 Best Dog-Friendly Vacations in the United States
16 Best Girls' Weekend Getaways 16 Best Girls' Weekend Getaways
14 Best National Parks in California 14 Best National Parks in California
20 Best State Parks in California 20 Best State Parks in California
10 Top-Rated Attractions in the California Desert Region 10 Top-Rated Attractions in the California Desert Region
10 Great Off-the-Beaten-Path & Interesting Places in California 10 Great Off-the-Beaten-Path & Interesting Places in California
17 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in California 17 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in California
16 Cheap Weekend Getaways in the USA 16 Cheap Weekend Getaways in the USA
22 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the World 22 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the World
Plan the Best California Road Trip: 7 Great Ideas Plan the Best California Road Trip: 7 Great Ideas
22 Top-Rated Beaches in California 22 Top-Rated Beaches in California
15 Top-Rated Beaches in Northern California 15 Top-Rated Beaches in Northern California
15 Top-Rated Hiking Trails in California 15 Top-Rated Hiking Trails in California
15 Top-Rated Hiking Trails in Southern California 15 Top-Rated Hiking Trails in Southern California
11 Top-Rated Hot Springs in California 11 Top-Rated Hot Springs in California
15 Top-Rated Lakes in California 15 Top-Rated Lakes in California
11 Top-Rated Ski Resorts in California, 2023/24 11 Top-Rated Ski Resorts in California, 2023/24
25 Top-Rated Small Towns in California 25 Top-Rated Small Towns in California
20 Top-Rated Weekend Getaways in Southern California 20 Top-Rated Weekend Getaways in Southern California
12 Top-Rated West Coast USA Road Trips 12 Top-Rated West Coast USA Road Trips
13 Top-Rated Romantic Getaways in California 13 Top-Rated Romantic Getaways in California
20 Best Lakes in the US 20 Best Lakes in the US
16 Best Cities in California 16 Best Cities in California
12 Best Places to Visit in California in Winter 12 Best Places to Visit in California in Winter
22 Top-Rated Things to Do in California 22 Top-Rated Things to Do in California
15 Top-Rated Things to Do in Southern California 15 Top-Rated Things to Do in Southern California
16 Best Waterfalls in California 16 Best Waterfalls in California
17 Best Places to Visit in California 17 Best Places to Visit in California
11 Best Beaches near Carmel, CA 11 Best Beaches near Carmel, CA
12 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Carmel 12 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Carmel
7 Top Things to Do in Channel Islands National Park, CA 7 Top Things to Do in Channel Islands National Park, CA
10 Top-Rated Things to Do in Crescent City, CA 10 Top-Rated Things to Do in Crescent City, CA
18 Top Attractions & Places to Visit in Death Valley, CA 18 Top Attractions & Places to Visit in Death Valley, CA
15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Eureka, CA 15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Eureka, CA
15 Top-Rated Things to Do in Folsom, CA 15 Top-Rated Things to Do in Folsom, CA
15 Top-Rated Things to Do in Fort Bragg, CA 15 Top-Rated Things to Do in Fort Bragg, CA
10 Best Beaches near Fort Bragg, CA 10 Best Beaches near Fort Bragg, CA
15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Fremont, CA 15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Fremont, CA
16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Fresno, CA 16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Fresno, CA
13 Best Parks in Fresno, CA 13 Best Parks in Fresno, CA
14 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Half Moon Bay 14 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Half Moon Bay
18 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Hollywood, CA 18 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Hollywood, CA
15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Huntington Beach, CA 15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Huntington Beach, CA
17 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Irvine, CA 17 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Irvine, CA
14 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park 14 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park
9 Best Campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park & Camping Details 9 Best Campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park & Camping Details
15 Top-Rated Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park 15 Top-Rated Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park
9 Best Campgrounds at Kings Canyon National Park, CA 9 Best Campgrounds at Kings Canyon National Park, CA
16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Laguna Beach, CA 16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Laguna Beach, CA
11 Best Beaches in Laguna Beach, CA 11 Best Beaches in Laguna Beach, CA
12 Top-Rated Things to Do at Lake Arrowhead, CA 12 Top-Rated Things to Do at Lake Arrowhead, CA
8 Top-Rated Ski Resorts in Lake Tahoe, 2023/24 8 Top-Rated Ski Resorts in Lake Tahoe, 2023/24
12 Best Beaches on Lake Tahoe 12 Best Beaches on Lake Tahoe
12 Top-Rated Things to Do at Lake Tahoe 12 Top-Rated Things to Do at Lake Tahoe
11 Top-Rated Things to Do in Lancaster, CA 11 Top-Rated Things to Do in Lancaster, CA
From Las Vegas to Death Valley: Best Ways to Get There From Las Vegas to Death Valley: Best Ways to Get There
12 Best Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail 12 Best Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail
11 Top-Rated Things to Do in Lone Pine, CA 11 Top-Rated Things to Do in Lone Pine, CA
17 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Long Beach, CA 17 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Long Beach, CA
13 Best Parks in Long Beach, CA 13 Best Parks in Long Beach, CA
15 Best Free Things to Do in Los Angeles, CA 15 Best Free Things to Do in Los Angeles, CA
Visiting Little Tokyo in LA: Come for the Ramen, Stay for the Culture Visiting Little Tokyo in LA: Come for the Ramen, Stay for the Culture
Vintage Shopping on Melrose: Retro Treasures on Los Angeles’ Trendiest Street Vintage Shopping on Melrose: Retro Treasures on Los Angeles’ Trendiest Street
From Los Angeles to Lake Tahoe: 4 Best Ways to Get There From Los Angeles to Lake Tahoe: 4 Best Ways to Get There
From Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park: 4 Best Ways to Get There From Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park: 4 Best Ways to Get There
15 Top-Rated Day Trips from Los Angeles 15 Top-Rated Day Trips from Los Angeles
14 Top-Rated Beaches in Los Angeles, CA 14 Top-Rated Beaches in Los Angeles, CA
15 Top-Rated Weekend Getaways from Los Angeles 15 Top-Rated Weekend Getaways from Los Angeles
11 Best Beaches in Malibu, CA 11 Best Beaches in Malibu, CA
12 Top-Rated Things to Do in Malibu, CA 12 Top-Rated Things to Do in Malibu, CA
Discover Mendocino, CA: 14 Fun Things to Do Discover Mendocino, CA: 14 Fun Things to Do
15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Modesto, CA 15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Modesto, CA
12 Best Beaches in Monterey, CA 12 Best Beaches in Monterey, CA
13 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Monterey 13 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Monterey
15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Morro Bay, CA 15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Morro Bay, CA
12 Best Beaches near Morro Bay, CA 12 Best Beaches near Morro Bay, CA
11 Top-Rated Things to Do in Mt. Shasta, CA 11 Top-Rated Things to Do in Mt. Shasta, CA
10 Best Campgrounds near Mt. Shasta, CA 10 Best Campgrounds near Mt. Shasta, CA
10 Best Hiking Trails near Mt. Shasta, CA 10 Best Hiking Trails near Mt. Shasta, CA
14 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Oakland 14 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Oakland
14 Top-Rated Things to Do in Ojai, CA 14 Top-Rated Things to Do in Ojai, CA
10 Top-Rated Things to Do in Oxnard, CA 10 Top-Rated Things to Do in Oxnard, CA
15 Best Things to Do in Palm Desert, CA 15 Best Things to Do in Palm Desert, CA
17 Best Hikes in Palm Springs, CA 17 Best Hikes in Palm Springs, CA
A Visitor's Guide to Exploring Downtown Palm Springs, CA A Visitor's Guide to Exploring Downtown Palm Springs, CA
16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Palo Alto, CA 16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Palo Alto, CA
17 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Pasadena, CA 17 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Pasadena, CA
12 Top-Rated Things to Do in Petaluma, CA 12 Top-Rated Things to Do in Petaluma, CA
17 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Pismo Beach, CA 17 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Pismo Beach, CA
10 Top-Rated Things to Do in Rancho Cucamonga, CA 10 Top-Rated Things to Do in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
13 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Redding, CA 13 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Redding, CA
8 Best Campgrounds in Redwood National and State Parks, CA 8 Best Campgrounds in Redwood National and State Parks, CA
9 Best Hikes in Redwood National and State Parks, CA 9 Best Hikes in Redwood National and State Parks, CA
16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Riverside, CA 16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Riverside, CA
12 Top-Rated Things to Do in Roseville, CA 12 Top-Rated Things to Do in Roseville, CA
13 Top-Rated Campgrounds near Sacramento, CA 13 Top-Rated Campgrounds near Sacramento, CA
13 Top-Rated Hiking Trails near Sacramento, CA 13 Top-Rated Hiking Trails near Sacramento, CA
10 Best Museums in Sacramento, CA 10 Best Museums in Sacramento, CA
12 Best Beaches near Sacramento, CA 12 Best Beaches near Sacramento, CA
10 Best Parks in Sacramento 10 Best Parks in Sacramento
12 Best Day Trips from Sacramento 12 Best Day Trips from Sacramento
From Sacramento to Yosemite: 3 Best Ways to Get There From Sacramento to Yosemite: 3 Best Ways to Get There
17 Top-Rated Things to Do in San Bernardino, CA 17 Top-Rated Things to Do in San Bernardino, CA
11 Top-Rated Things to Do in San Clemente, CA 11 Top-Rated Things to Do in San Clemente, CA
11 Top-Rated Day Trips from San Diego 11 Top-Rated Day Trips from San Diego
San Diego with Kids: 11 Top Things to Do San Diego with Kids: 11 Top Things to Do
14 Top-Rated Beaches in San Diego, CA 14 Top-Rated Beaches in San Diego, CA
16 Top-Rated Weekend Getaways from San Diego 16 Top-Rated Weekend Getaways from San Diego
14 Top-Rated Campgrounds near San Francisco, CA 14 Top-Rated Campgrounds near San Francisco, CA
15 Top-Rated Hiking Trails near San Francisco, CA 15 Top-Rated Hiking Trails near San Francisco, CA
20 Best Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants in San Francisco 20 Best Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants in San Francisco
From San Francisco to Lake Tahoe: 4 Best Ways to Get There From San Francisco to Lake Tahoe: 4 Best Ways to Get There
From San Francisco to Yosemite: 5 Best Ways to Get There From San Francisco to Yosemite: 5 Best Ways to Get There
16 Top-Rated Day Trips from San Francisco 16 Top-Rated Day Trips from San Francisco
1-Day, 2-Day & 3-Day San Francisco Itineraries for Travelers 1-Day, 2-Day & 3-Day San Francisco Itineraries for Travelers
San Francisco Walking Tour: 10 Top Sights San Francisco Walking Tour: 10 Top Sights
San Francisco with Kids: 12 Top Things to Do San Francisco with Kids: 12 Top Things to Do
11 Top-Rated Beaches in the San Francisco Area 11 Top-Rated Beaches in the San Francisco Area
15 Top-Rated Weekend Getaways in the Bay Area, CA 15 Top-Rated Weekend Getaways in the Bay Area, CA
10 Best Parks in San Francisco 10 Best Parks in San Francisco
17 Best Free Things to Do in San Francisco 17 Best Free Things to Do in San Francisco
From San Francisco to Monterey: 3 Best Ways to Get There From San Francisco to Monterey: 3 Best Ways to Get There
From San Francisco to Redwood National & State Parks: 4 Best Ways to Get There From San Francisco to Redwood National & State Parks: 4 Best Ways to Get There
17 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in San Jose, CA 17 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in San Jose, CA
16 Top-Rated Hiking Trails near San Jose, CA 16 Top-Rated Hiking Trails near San Jose, CA
12 Best Parks in San Jose 12 Best Parks in San Jose
13 Best Beaches near San Luis Obispo, CA 13 Best Beaches near San Luis Obispo, CA
18 Top-Rated Day Trips from San Luis Obispo, CA 18 Top-Rated Day Trips from San Luis Obispo, CA
12 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in San Luis Obispo, CA 12 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in San Luis Obispo, CA
12 Best Beaches in Santa Barbara, CA 12 Best Beaches in Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara with Kids: 13 Top Things to Do Santa Barbara with Kids: 13 Top Things to Do
14 Top-Rated Hiking Trails in Santa Barbara, CA 14 Top-Rated Hiking Trails in Santa Barbara, CA
18 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Santa Barbara, CA 18 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Santa Barbara, CA
12 Best Things to Do in Santa Clarita, CA 12 Best Things to Do in Santa Clarita, CA
14 Top-Rated Campgrounds near Santa Cruz, CA 14 Top-Rated Campgrounds near Santa Cruz, CA
15 Top-Rated Hiking Trails near Santa Cruz, CA 15 Top-Rated Hiking Trails near Santa Cruz, CA
10 Best Beaches in Santa Cruz, CA 10 Best Beaches in Santa Cruz, CA
17 Top-Rated Attractions & Places to Visit in Santa Cruz 17 Top-Rated Attractions & Places to Visit in Santa Cruz
16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Santa Monica, CA 16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Santa Monica, CA
10 Best Beaches near Santa Monica, CA 10 Best Beaches near Santa Monica, CA
15 Top-Rated Things to Do in Santa Rosa, CA 15 Top-Rated Things to Do in Santa Rosa, CA
14 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Sausalito, CA 14 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Sausalito, CA
6 Best Campgrounds in Sequoia National Park 6 Best Campgrounds in Sequoia National Park
9 Best Campgrounds at South Lake Tahoe, CA 9 Best Campgrounds at South Lake Tahoe, CA
11 Top-Rated Hiking Trails near South Lake Tahoe, CA 11 Top-Rated Hiking Trails near South Lake Tahoe, CA
11 Top-Rated Things to Do in Tahoe City, CA 11 Top-Rated Things to Do in Tahoe City, CA
12 Best Things to Do in Temecula, CA 12 Best Things to Do in Temecula, CA
11 Top-Rated Things to Do in Trinidad, CA 11 Top-Rated Things to Do in Trinidad, CA
10 Top-Rated Things to Do in Truckee, CA 10 Top-Rated Things to Do in Truckee, CA
16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Ventura, CA 16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Ventura, CA
13 Best Beaches in Ventura, CA 13 Best Beaches in Ventura, CA
10 Best Campgrounds at Yosemite National Park 10 Best Campgrounds at Yosemite National Park
14 Top Attractions & Things to Do in Yosemite National Park 14 Top Attractions & Things to Do in Yosemite National Park
11 Top-Rated Hikes in Yosemite National Park 11 Top-Rated Hikes in Yosemite National Park
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