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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.

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.

Pastries in the display case at Mix Bakeshop in Ashland, Oregon.

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

a creek runs through the trees with a mountain in the background

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

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk at sunset

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

The view of Kings Canyon Scenic Byway in Sequoia National Forest, California.

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

Summer visitors flock to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on the Fourth of July.

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

Downieville's historic buildings line a street through the core of the town.

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

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