California Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on California

California is one of the United State's most popular destinations. Beautiful and exciting cities like San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco draw millions of tourists every year, and the state's beautiful beaches and coastline keeps them coming back. In fact, California abounds in natural beauty; Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Death Valley and the Mojave National Preserve are all popular destinations. Family-friendly Disneyland and Hollywood top off California's wealth of fun things to see and do.

In northern California, Napa Valley ranks as one of the most frequently visited attractions in the area with hundreds of wineries ranging in gandeur and variety of wines they offer. 

Top Destinations in California

  1. Southern California
  2. Northern California
  3. Central Valley
  4. Orange County
  5. Sacramento Valley
  6. California East Bay
  7. San Francisco
  8. Los Angeles
  9. Silicon Valley
  10. San Joaquin Valley
  1. California North Bay
  2. San Diego
  3. California North Coast
  4. Wine Country
  5. Sacramento
  6. San Jose
  7. North Coast
  8. Coachella Valley
  9. Disneyland
  10. Oakland
  1. California Gold Country
  2. Fresno
  3. Marin County
  4. Long Beach
  5. Marin Beach
  6. Anaheim
  7. Napa Valley
  8. Santa Barbara
  9. Irvine
  10. Santa Ana

California Lodging

  1. Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Anaheim Resort

    Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Anaheim Resort1380 S Harbor Blvd
    Anaheim, CA 92802

    "really nice place to stay if your looking for an inexpensive place to stay with a short walk to disneyland"more on Expedia

  2. Beverly Laurel Motor Hotel

    Beverly Laurel Motor Hotel8018 Beverly Blvd
    Los Angeles, California

    "great room for the money"more on Hotels.com

  3. Best Western Frontier Motel

    Best Western Frontier Motel1008 S Main Street
    Lone Pine, CA 93545-3010

    "roomy with a king-sized bed, desk, table & two chairs, wardrobe, mini-refrigerator, and dresser"more on VirtualTourist

  1. Best Western Sandman Motel
  2. Best Western Kings Inn
  3. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas
  4. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Ukiah-Mendocino County
  1. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott San Carlos
  2. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Fairfield Napa Valley Area
  3. Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Sacramento Rancho Cordova

California Things To Do

  1. Main Beach

    Main BeachLaguna Beach
    California, United States

    Overview ... Main Beach and Main Beach Park are located in the heart of the city. What's so enjoyable about this destination? The number of beaches visitors can enjoy, the tide pools to explore, the strateg...more on Beachcalifornia.com

  2. Crystal Cove SP

    Crystal Cove SPLaguna Beach
    California, USA

    ... hike ,or mountain bike,or be outside with what is left of SoCal nature, you're going to love this place. There are several types ...more on Yelp

  3. Spa Montage

    Spa Montage30801 South Coast Highway
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651

    "a gorgeous setting, steps lead down to the ocean where we enjoyed sunning and relaxing"more on Fodor's

  1. The Spa at Pebble Beach
  2. San Diego Zoo
  3. Cabrillo National Monument
  4. Belmont Park
  1. Ocean Beach
  2. Mission Beach
  3. SeaWorld Adventure Park, San Diego

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Anza-Borrego Desert Park In California
2010-04-28 05:29:33 | www.uptake.com
Slurp_quote_bubble … 500 miles of dirt roads, 12 wilderness areas and miles of hiking trails it's the largest State Park in California. Famous for: Anza-Boreggo is known for it's beautiful wildflowers that bloom every year during the spring. There are monkey flowers, ocotillo, California primrose and barrel cactus for your viewing pleasure. Bonus, there is also wifi access so you can post your pretty pictures to your facebook page if you are so inclined…

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Anza-Borrego Desert Park In California
2010-04-28 05:29:33 | www.uptake.com
Slurp_quote_bubble … 500 miles of dirt roads, 12 wilderness areas and miles of hiking trails it's the largest State Park in California. Famous for: Anza-Boreggo is known for it's beautiful wildflowers that bloom every year during the spring. There are monkey flowers, ocotillo, California primrose and barrel cactus for your viewing pleasure. Bonus, there is also wifi access so you can post your pretty pictures to your facebook page if you are so inclined…
Big Basin Redwoods State Park...
2010-04-10 15:46:17 | lodging.uptake.com
Slurp_quote_bubble …Day use admission to the park is $10.00 per vehicle with discounted rates for seniors and vehicles with a California State Disability sticker.…
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Yosemite without the Crowds
2010-04-05 18:17:36 | www.travelsavvymom.com
Slurp_quote_bubble …I could see that Californias most famous national park was magnificent, I just could not transcend the tour buses and carbon monoxide…
Take A Ride At The California Railroad...
2010-03-29 00:02:08 | lodging.uptake.com
Slurp_quote_bubble …Or are you in Sacramento and looking for something to do? The one place you need to go is the California State Railroad museum. If you don't love trains before you visit, then you will when you leave.…
Destination Sonoma Coast State Beach, CA
2010-03-11 23:21:57 | www.uptake.com
Slurp_quote_bubble …One of the best things about living in the California is the weekend driving. My family grew up with the Sunday Drive, where we all piled into the back of…

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