California

Disneyland, national parks, redwood forests, ski resorts, and beaches—California has it all. Find the best places to visit and things to do in California, from Northern California to the Southern California coast. Your California vacation starts here.

Get into seasonal spirit at one of these festive and fun holiday fairs.

Fall in gold country means harvest celebrations, revisiting mining history, and prime leaf peeping.

Via readers share how they make their time—and money—well spent at Disneyland.

Delicious vintages pair with beautiful panoramas on this old-school ride.

For a fresh twist on a meal out, follow the locals to the city’s liveliest inexpensive dining spots.

Learn the best ways to visit Muir Woods—a favored attraction for tourists and locals alike.

These state parks will make you want to plan your next visit as soon as possible.

It’s all thrills and chills during Halloween at Disneyland.

Refuel at some of the best restaurants as you drive up and down the West Coast.

Central California Sierra’s magic mountain loop: Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks.

Enjoy the sunshine—or beat the heat—with a few days away in one of these summer-fun destinations.

Wander among giant sequoias and granite rock formations in the southern Sierra Nevada.

Oceanside fun, tasty eats, and California history converge in Santa Cruz.

Tumbling rivers, hot springs, and historic gold mining towns are just some of the riches here.

Hop on the latest attractions at LEGOLAND, Disneyland, and more.