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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.

hiking trail through green grass hills in early spring, Coyote Hill, Fremont, California

A small effort leads to big scenic payoffs in three East Bay regional parks.

Fog comes over the coastal bluffs along California's Highway 1.

Take Highway 1 up the Northern California coast and enjoy the stops along the way.

crab Louie salad with lump crab meat, tomato, lettuce, hardboiled egg, and lemon wedges at Palm Court Grill at The Historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington

It’s crab season! Here’s where to indulge.

A boy plays with an exhibit at the Exploratorium in San Francisco.

These grown up museums are kid-friendly and entertaining at every age.

Joshua trees in Mojave National Preserve.

In southeastern California, the Lonesome Triangle delivers mountains, canyons, and volcanic relics.

A whale tail visible above the water in Monterey Bay.

The Pacific Coast has some of the best places for whale watching—you don’t even have to leave land.

A bench overlooks the pond at Dos Rios State Park in California.

Take a guided tour to visit former ranchland transformed into a place to spy endangered wildlife.

Guests at the California Academy of Science's NightLife Holiday Bazaar event look at a vendor's wares

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

dogwoods and maples brighten Grass Valley's Main Street with fall color in California's Gold Country

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

A family poses with characters from Toy Story at Disneyland Resort.

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

The Wine Train passes the Robert Mondavi Winery's To Kalon vineyard during late afternoon in Oakville, California.

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

A full rotisserie chicken and sides on a table at RT Rotisserie in Hayes Valley, San Francisco

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

a trail through Muir Woods

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

Sunset over McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in California.

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

Mickey pumpkin jack-o-lantern statue at Disneyland during Halloween.

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

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