The top places to visit in California never stop surprising me. Having spent my entire life here, I’ve had the chance to explore its diverse landscapes, from the sun-drenched beaches to the towering ...

California always seemed like a dream; a golden land of beaches, giant trees and those picture-perfect roads that seem to stretch endlessly into the horizon. I’d meet travelers who had surfed in Santa ...

With sunny beaches, deserts, mountains, and vineyards, California has it all. However, that wealth of natural beauty has ...

Not everyone can take a European vacation. Fortunately, there’s always California — with its Mediterranean climate, architecture and wine. Those seeking a taste of the Continent here at home should ...

California is home to five of the best beaches in the United States — including the No. 1 beach in the nation, according to HomeToGo. The vacation rental website recently released its 2025 Beach Index ...

California is one of the most popular tourist destinations. In 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Visit California CEO Caroline Beteta announced that travel spending in the Golden State reached an all-time ...

Every time California comes to mind, so do its iconic landscapes: the towering redwoods along the coast, and the awe-inspiring glacial valleys carved deep into the Sierra Nevada. Redwood and Yosemite ...

Designating a destination as underrated can be challenging. A vacation spot that may have slipped under one reader's radar might be a well-known favorite for another. But visiting places that haven't ...

As the U.S. and the world face growing economic challenges, Visit California has unveiled a new forecast from Tourism Economics predicting a nearly 1 percent drop in statewide visitation in 2025, ...