Where to Go in California
Metro
Los Angeles
Los Angeles sprawls across sun-drenched hillsides and coastal bluffs where dreams have been chased since the golden age of cinema. From the iconic Hollywood Sign overlooking the basin to pristine beac
4 itineraries
Beach Coastal
San Diego
San Diego basks in year-round sunshine and Mediterranean charm, where endless beaches meet vibrant urban neighborhoods and natural reserves that feel worlds away. From the historic waterfront to hidde
16 itineraries
National Park
Channel Islands NP (Ventura)
The Channel Islands emerge from the Pacific like a lost world, where sea caves echo with ancient silence and island ecosystems thrive untouched by mainland development. Accessible only by boat from Ve
15 itineraries
National Park
Pinnacles NP (Soledad)
Pinnacles National Park rises dramatically from the Salinas Valley floor as a hidden gem of jagged volcanic spires and wind-carved canyons, offering an otherworldly landscape that few travelers discov
15 itineraries
Metro
San Francisco Bay Area (day trips)
Just an hour's drive from San Francisco's urban pulse, the Bay Area's coastal and mountain day trips offer a stunning escape into redwood cathedrals, windswept coastal cliffs, and hidden beaches where
5 itineraries
Character City
Sacramento area
Sacramento, California's vibrant capital, sits at the confluence of history and natural beauty, where Gold Rush heritage meets modern river-city charm. Anchored by the American River and framed by the
4 itineraries
Wine Culinary
Stockton area
Stockton and its surrounding region offer a compelling blend of natural grandeur and agricultural heritage in California's Central Valley. From the towering sequoias of Calaveras Big Trees State Park
1 itinerary
Character City
Modesto area
Modesto and its surrounding region offer a genuine slice of California's agricultural heartland, where Gold Rush heritage meets small-town charm. Knights Ferry's iconic covered bridge—one of the longe
4 itineraries
Character City
Redding area
Redding is Northern California's hidden gem, where the Sacramento River winds through a landscape of rugged beauty and outdoor adventure. The iconic Sundial Bridge—a stunning architectural marvel—span
4 itineraries
Character City
Chico area
Nestled in the northern Sacramento Valley, Chico is a vibrant college town where Gold Rush–era grandeur meets contemporary cultural energy. The magnificent Bidwell Mansion stands as a testament to the
4 itineraries
Wine Culinary
Santa Rosa area
Santa Rosa, California's Wine Country capital, is a vibrant North Bay gem where rolling vineyards meet redwood forests and small-town charm collides with cosmopolitan energy. This creative hub blends
3 itineraries
Character City
Salinas area
Salinas is the literary and agricultural heart of California's central coast, a place where John Steinbeck's legacy permeates the landscape and the Salinas Valley's rich farmland stretches endlessly t
4 itineraries
Beach Coastal
Oxnard/Ventura area
Where the Channel Islands loom mysteriously offshore and the Pacific breeze carries the salt-sweet scent of sea life, Oxnard and Ventura offer a quintessential Southern California coastal escape witho
18 itineraries
Character City
Eureka, California
Eureka is a coastal gem where Victorian architecture meets rugged California coastline, sitting quietly on Humboldt Bay as the largest city between San Francisco and Portland. This remote North Coast
4 itineraries
Character City
San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino sits at the crossroads of the Inland Empire, a dynamic Southern California city where Spanish colonial heritage meets contemporary urban energy. Once a crucial trading post along histor
4 itineraries
California Itineraries
3 Days · Teen Families
Oxnard/Ventura area, California
Salt Air & Island Light: 3 Days in Ventura
4 stops
3 Days · Solo
Oxnard/Ventura area, California
Salt Air & Slow Mornings: A Solo Coastal Reset in Ventura
6 stops
2 Days · Active Retirees
Pinnacles NP (Soledad), California
Spires, Silence, and Soaring Wings: 2 Days in Pinnacles
4 stops
2 Days · Active Retirees
Channel Islands NP (Ventura), California
Arch, Ridge, and Tide: Two Days Among the Channel Islands
4 stops
3 Days · Solo
Channel Islands NP (Ventura), California
Sea Stacks & Solitude: 3 Days in Channel Islands National Park
7 stops
2 Days · Active Retirees
Oxnard/Ventura area, California
Salt Air & Slow Mornings: Two Days on the Ventura Waterfront
3 stops
3 Days · Solo
Pinnacles NP (Soledad), California
Spires, Shadows & Sky: 3 Days Alone in Pinnacles
6 stops
3 Days · Teen Families
Pinnacles NP (Soledad), California
Spires, Shadows & Soaring Wings: 3 Days in Pinnacles
7 stops
2 Days · Active Retirees
Pinnacles NP (Soledad), California
Spires, Shade, and Sky: Two Days Among the Condors at Pinnacles
3 stops
3 Days · Solo
San Diego, California
Sun, Sand, and Solo Freedom: 3 Days in San Diego
6 stops
3 Days · Teen Families
San Diego, California
Sun, Sand, and Sea Lions: 3 Days in San Diego with Teens
8 stops
3 Days · Solo
Oxnard/Ventura area, California
Salt Air & Solitude: 3 Days Along the Ventura Waterfront
6 stops