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
15 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
33 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
20 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
19 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
27 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
20 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
20 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
20 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
20 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
10 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
20 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
30 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
6 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
20 itineraries
California Itineraries
3 Days · Young Families
Eureka, California, California
Fog, Gingerbread & Giant Trees: 3 Days in Eureka with Little Ones
6 stops
5 Days · Couples
San Francisco Bay Area (day trips), California
Fog, Redwoods & Windswept Bluffs: Five Days of Bay Area Romance
11 stops
5 Days · Young Families
San Francisco Bay Area (day trips), California
Redwoods, Tide Pools & Pumpkin Fields: 5 Fall Days with Little Explorers
9 stops
5 Days · Couples
San Francisco Bay Area (day trips), California
Fog, Redwoods, and Salt Air: Five Days of Bay Area Romance
11 stops
5 Days · Young Families
San Francisco Bay Area (day trips), California
Fog, Redwoods & Tide Pools: 5 Gentle Days with Kids in the Bay Area
11 stops
4 Days · Couples
San Francisco Bay Area (day trips), California
Fog, Redwoods & Windswept Bluffs: 4 Days Around the Bay
12 stops
4 Days · Young Families
San Francisco Bay Area (day trips), California
Redwoods, Ridgelines & Rockpools: 4 Days of Bay Area Day Trips with Little Ones
9 stops
2 Days · Teen Families
Modesto area, California
Arches, Bridges & Backroads: Two Days in Modesto Country
6 stops
2 Days · Teen Families
San Francisco Bay Area (day trips), California
Redwoods, Ridgelines & Rocky Shores: A Bay Area Weekend for Teens and Parents Alike
7 stops
2 Days · Teen Families
Chico area, California
Oak Shade & Copper Kettles: Two Days in Chico
6 stops
2 Days · Teen Families
Sacramento area, California
Rails, River & Gold: Two Days in Sacramento with Your Teens
5 stops
2 Days · Teen Families
San Bernardino, California, California
Rails, Murals, and Mountain Air: 2 Days in San Bernardino
5 stops