California Travel Guide
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Why We Love California: California is a destination that beckons to people around the world, and there’s no doubt as to why. The state has more icons (both city and natural alike) than you can count, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, the famous redwood forests, the stunning coastline, the lowest point in the contiguous U.S. (Death Valley), and the highest (Mt. Whitney).
Best of California
🏙️ Places to Visit
The versatile Golden State boasts mountains and beaches, bustling cities and sleepy villages, and the highest and lowest points in the contiguous U.S.! Here are some of the most iconic destinations in California:
- San Diego – California’s southernmost city is full of beach towns, stunning coastline, a lively downtown, and historical sites.
- Santa Barbara – A central coast beach town that celebrates its historic Spanish architecture, youthful downtown, and picturesque rolling hills.
- Los Angeles – The world-famous city of the stars is a sprawling urban jungle with tons of famous destinations.
- San Francisco – The culturally eclectic coastal city is the most unique in the state and home to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
- Yosemite National Park – This famous U.S. national park is renowned for its spectacular views, challenging hikes, and Half Dome.
- Big Sur – California’s longest stretch of undeveloped, rugged coast is some of the most stunning in the world.
- Sequoia National Park – Famous for its giant sequoia trees, the largest in the world by volume.
- Long Beach – A diverse coastal city that strikes a balance between urban epicenter and classic beach town.
- Joshua Tree National Park – The southernmost national park is a stunning desert landscape with spiky and whimsical Joshua trees.
- Solvang – This Danish-inspired village in southern California allows you to visit Denmark without ever leaving California!
👉 Read our full list of the best places to visit in California.
✨ Things to Do
There’s no lack of memorable adventures to be had in California’s cities, mountains, beaches, and deserts!
- Walk among the world’s largest trees in Sequoia National Park – Sequoia trees are the largest in the world and there’s a whole forest of the ancient giants right in California!
- Experience the magic of Hollywood at Universal Studios – Strolling through famous movie and TV sets and enjoying the rides at the theme park is one of the top things to do in LA.
- See the Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco’s iconic bridge is spectacular up close. Drive over it, walk across it, or for the most unique experience, take a boat underneath it!
- Wine Taste in Napa Valley – Taste some of California’s renowned wines in the iconic wine country of Napa Valley.
- Go Brewery Hopping – California’s craft beer scene is experiencing a renaissance. No matter where in California you travel, it’s easy to find one of the top California breweries nearby.
- Unleash your inner child at Disneyland Park – Los Angeles’ Disneyland inspires joy and wonder in kids and adults alike!
👉 See the full list of best things to do in California.
🗺️ Where to Stay
California is a giant state with countless places to stay. The obvious destinations are San Francisco and LA, but here are some of our favorite under-the-radar destinations:
- San Diego – The perfect place to stay if you want both city life and a laid-back beach getaway! For inspiration, check out the guide on things to do in San Diego.
- Santa Monica – LA’s most well-known beach town is a great choice for where to stay in LA for access to most of the city’s most famous sights.
- Palm Springs – Southern California’s desert oasis is a top destination for those wanting a relaxing getaway spent poolside at a resort.
- Carmel-By-the-Sea – This charming beach town nestled on the Monterey Peninsula feels like a fairytale village with its quaint cottages.
- San Luis Obispo – Once named the happiest place in America, San Luis Obispo is a central coast college town with a lively entertainment scene and gorgeous natural surroundings.
👉 Read the guides on where to stay in San Diego, Oceanside, and Long Beach.
🛎️ Best Hotels
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Much like the landscape, the hotels of California are individualistic and breathtaking. Experience the state’s beauty with a stay at one of these iconic hotels.
- Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur – Enjoy a romantic and luxurious stay perched atop the rugged cliffs of Big Sur. The resort is designed to mirror the natural, dramatic beauty of the coast.
- Mission Inn Hotel and Spa, Riverside – One of California’s oldest and most lavish resorts and spas that has a stunning blend of old-European grandeur and historic California architecture.
- The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco – San Francisco’s historic landmark hotel sits on the picturesque Nob Hill and has stunning views of San Francisco Bay. Walk through the halls to walk down history.
- Hotel del Coronado, San Diego – San Diego’s most iconic red-roofed resort sits steps from Coronado Island’s sun, sand, and ocean.
- Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley – Embrace the opulence of Napa Valley at this luxurious, European-inspired resort that boasts a world-class spa and restaurant.
🚗 Best Road Trips
California is possibly the most road trip-friendly state in the U.S. with its numerous landmarks and iconic cities. Check out our California road trip itinerary or any of these top road trips in CA:
- San Diego – Palm Springs – Joshua Tree National Park – Southern California’s jewels! Visit the beach towns in San Diego, the desert resorts in Palm Springs, and the stunning desert of Joshua Tree.
- Los Angeles – Santa Barbara – San Luis Obispo – Nothing beats a road trip up California’s stunning central coast! Start in LA, make your way north to the quaint towns of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo.
- Napa Valley – San Francisco – Big Sur – Go from sipping wine in Napa to exploring San Francisco to wandering the rugged Big Sur coastline.
- Death Valley – Sequoia National Park – Mammoth Mountain – Visit one of the hottest places on Earth and the lowest elevation in North America, then travel north to walk among giant sequoias. Finish at the beautiful mountain lakes of Mammoth Mountain.
- Santa Cruz – Marin – Redwood National Park – Start in the eclectic beach town of Santa Cruz then explore the Marin Headlands north of San Francisco. Enjoy a stunning drive through forests, wine country, and coast before finishing in the tall trees of Redwood National Park.
👉 Read our full list of the best road trips in California.
⛱️ Best Beaches
California is famous for its stunning coastline and beaches, and these are some of the most amazing the state has to offer.
- Pfeiffer State Beach – Located in Big Sur, Pfeiffer State Beach is an isolated sandy beach hidden in the undeveloped coastline. What makes it spectacular, though, is its unique purple sand.
- Torrey Pines State Beach – The beaches nestled beneath the cliffs of Torrey Pines State Nature Reserve in San Diego are some of the best beaches in Southern California! Read more about San Diego’s best beaches.
- Montaña de Oro State Park – This park on California’s central coast contains dramatic hills and cliffs that plunge into the ocean. The many artistic rock formations in the water set these beaches apart.
- Pointe Lobos State Natural Reserve – This natural area just south of Carmel-By-the-Sea contains tons of hiking trails that lead to stunning protected coves with turquoise water.
- Gold Bluffs Beach – A remote beach in Northern California surrounded by green forest that will make you feel like you’re in the Pacific Northwest.
⛱️ Read the full guide to the best beaches in California.
⛰️ Best Mountains
California is home to numerous breathtaking mountains, including the highest peak in the contiguous U.S.
- Mount Whitney – At 14,505 ft, this Sierra Nevada peak in eastern California is the highest in the contiguous U.S.
- Mount Shasta – Though it’s been quiet for the past 15 years, this is an active volcano that juts 14,179 ft into the air and draws hikers, climbers, and skiers from all over.
- Mount San Jacinto – This 10,834 ft peak is a Southern California favorite and is famous for its panoramic views.
- Mammoth Mountain – In the winter this mountain is a skier’s and snowboarder’s playground, and in the summer it reveals hiking trails to crystal clear lakes.
- North Palisade – The 4th tallest mountain in the state sports some tough ascents that beckon to mountaineers and rock climbers.
⛷️ Best Ski Resorts
California’s beaches are equally matched by its world-renowned ski and snowboard resorts.
- Palisades Tahoe – Lake Tahoe’s largest ski resort and host of the 1960 Winter Olympics boasts 6,000 skiable acres across 2 mountains and average annual snowfall of 400 inches.
- Mt. Baldy Resort – Located in the San Gabriel Mountains, Mt. Baldy is the closest skiing and snowboarding resort to Los Angeles.
- Mammoth Mountain Resorts – A world-class alpine skiing mountain with a summit of 11,053 ft and average annual snowfall of 400 inches.
- Big Bear – This ski resort has 26 lifts and 55 runs between 2 mountains with terrain parks, canyon terrain, backcountry, and beginner areas.
- Badger Pass Ski Resort – A unique ski resort in Yosemite National Park! It’s one of only 3 U.S. ski resorts located in a national park.
⛷️ Read the full list of the best California ski resorts.
🎢 Best Theme Parks
California loves to celebrate its fun-loving culture with theme parks! Here are some of the most notable that the state has to offer:
- Legoland – Located in Carlsbad, this park is a giant Lego art piece, making it a favorite for kids and nostalgic for adults.
- Disneyland Park – Disneyland Park is the only one of the Disney theme parks whose construction was overseen by Walt himself.
- Six Flags Magic Mountain – Located in LA, this roller-coaster-filled theme park is made especially for adrenaline-seekers!
- Universal Studios Hollywood – Celebrate the magic of movie-making through movie sets and interactive rides that transport you into TV and movie scenes.
- Knott’s Berry Farm – This huge park boasts tons of rides and is one of the most-visited theme parks in the U.S.! Visit around Halloween to see the park transform into Knott’s Scary Farm.
🎢 See the full list of best theme parks in California.
🖼️ Best Museums
California has incredible museums with its rich natural history and cultural landmarks in cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco.
- The Getty, Los Angeles – Renowned for its collection of pre-20th century European, American, and Asian art. Unbeatable views of LA.
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) – Largest museum on the West Coast. Home to modern art and famous streetlight display.
- La Brea Tar Pits and Museum – Visit prehistoric tar pits that reveal fossils of Ice Age creatures, including wooly mammoths. In LA.
- The Maritime Museum of San Diego – One of the largest collections of historic ships in the U.S., including the world’s oldest active sailing ship, the Star of India. Located in San Diego Bay.
- Alcatraz Island – An infamous federal prison in U.S. history. The island now sits abandoned and open to visitors in the San Francisco Bay.
🏺 See the full list of the best museums in California.
🏞️ Best National Parks
With 9 National Parks, California has the most of any U.S. state. Each one is breathtaking and unique.
- Yosemite – California’s most famous national park is known for its spectacular vistas, challenging hikes, and Half Dome Peak. Visitors love hiking, camping, river rafting, and rock climbing.
- Death Valley – Despite its ominous name, this park offers incredible otherworldly views, including sunrise at Zabriskie Point and the salt flats at Badwater Basin.
- Sequoia – There’s nothing quite like strolling beneath the canopy of the largest trees in the world, including General Sherman — which, at 52,508 cubic feet, is the largest tree in the world!
- Pinnacles – California’s newest national park is often overlooked. But it’s well worth a visit to see the rock formations, oak tree groves, and soaring California Condors.
- Joshua Tree – The stunning desert landscape will enchant nature lovers with its hiking trails, whimsical Joshua Trees, and spectacular views. See our full guide on things to do in Joshua Tree.
👉 Read the full list of best national parks in California.
🐐 Best Wildlife
California is home to movie stars, famous cities, and gorgeous landscapes… but also to some very unique wildlife!
- California Condors – The largest wild birds in North America successfully recovered from only 27 individuals to a healthy wild population in central California.
- Monarch Butterflies – Each year between October and February, monarch butterflies congregate in California to overwinter. Check out Pismo Beach or Pacific Grove for the highest density.
- Whales – California is a migration corridor for gray whales, humpback whales, and blue whales. Go on a whale-watching tour to experience these magnificent animals up close!
- Elephant Seals – Ever wonder what a cross between a seal and an elephant would look like? Head to Año Nuevo State Park or Hearst-San Simeon State Park between October and May to find out!
- Bighorn Sheep – These regal animals call the California desert home. Head to Joshua Tree, Death Valley, or Anza Borrego to glimpse the herds wandering through the rocks.
California Travel Advice
🗓️ Best Time to Visit
California is a massive state with a variety of landscapes: some that receive snow, some that are drenched in rain, and others that swelter in the summer. It’s important to plan your visit around the weather.
- 🌼 Spring – Spring is an all-around great time to visit any place in California. The desert is blooming, the coast is warming up, and the mountains have snow.
- 🌞 Summer – While Summer is the best time to visit California’s coast, it’s best to avoid the desert regions as they can get dangerously hot.
- 🍂 Fall – Fall is a great time to visit the deserts, which are cooling down, and Southern California’s coast, which is pleasantly warm.
- ❄️ Winter – Winter is the best time for snow sports in the mountains — but if you aren’t a fan of the cold or are hoping for a beach vacation, it won’t be the best time to visit.
👉 For more detailed guides on California’s seasons, take a look at “The Best Time to Visit San Francisco,“ and “The Best Time to Visit San Diego”
🚌 Getting In & Around
California is a huge state whose destinations are separated by long distances, which makes getting around difficult.
- ✈️ Airports – The biggest airports in California are in San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), Los Angeles (LAX), San Diego (SAN), Oakland (OAK), and Sacramento (SMF)
- 🚗 Driving – The ideal way to see a variety of California’s iconic destinations. A car makes getting around more convenient.
- 🚇 Public Transit – Outside of the San Francisco Bay Area, California’s public transport is severely lacking. There are short-distance trains and buses between LA and San Diego.
- 📲 Ride Share – Uber and Lyft are always an option in the bigger towns and cities, but once you get more rural, they get scarce.
- 🚴♀️ Biking – California is a giant playground for mountain bikers! Bikes are also a great way to explore the cities.
- 🛴 Scooters – Scooters are a great quick option for getting around the bigger cities and towns.
- 🚶♀️ Walking – Many big cities are too sprawling to be walkable. But the smaller towns have small downtown areas that allow for walking.
👉 Tips & Things to Know
- 🔥 – Practice Fire Safety – CA is known for its severe wildfires. Follow fire safety rules (no fireworks, minimal campfires, and discarding cigarettes properly).
- ⛽ – Gas is super expensive – California has the highest gas prices in the U.S., and driving long distances can get pricey.
- 🚫 – Know the 4/20 rules – Weed is legal in CA! But keep in mind that you must be 21+ to buy and smoke it (only on private property).
- ☀️ – Don’t underestimate the sun – California sun can be strong. Without sunscreen, you can get some nasty sunburns.
- 🏜️ – Avoid the desert in summer – California deserts get intensely hot in summer. It’s best to avoid them if possible. If not, bring lots of water.
🧳 What to Pack
- 🧥 – Layers – Especially in Fall and Spring, days can be warm and nights cool off drastically, so it’s a good idea to pack clothes that you can layer for quick temperature changes.
- 💧 – Reusable water bottle – Be sure to bring a refillable water bottle to keep hydrated in the strong California sunshine.
- 🧴 – Sunscreen – Even on cloudy days, the California sun can give you a nasty sunburn, so be sure to bring and apply sunscreen!
- 🥾 – Hiking boots – The best way to explore California’s natural beauty is by hitting the hiking trails!
👉 See our full California packing checklist.
🤓 Facts & Info
- Population (2024) – 39.43 million
- Capital – Sacramento
- Largest Metro Areas – Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, San Diego, Riverside, Sacramento
- Time Zone – Pacific Time Time (UTC -8 / UTC -7 during daylight savings)
- Airports – San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), Los Angeles (LAX), San Diego (SAN), Oakland (OAK), and Sacramento (SMF)
- Colleges & Universities – Stanford, University of California Berkeley, University of California Los Angeles, University of California San Diego.
- Nickname – The Golden State
- Demonym – Californian
- USPS Abbreviation – CA
- Governor – Gavin Newsom (Democrat)
- Country – United States of America
💵 Costs & Budgeting
- MERIC Cost of Living State Rank – #49 most affordable
- 3 Star Hotel Room – $150-$250/night
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Rental – $90-$150/night
- Rental Car – $30-$100/day
- Public Transit Ticket – ~$10-$30
- Take Out Meal for Two – $20-50
- Sit Down Dinner for Two – $50-$200
- Draft Beer – $7-$9
FAQs
Is California safe for tourists?
Yes, California is safe for tourists! It’s always a good idea to practice caution in the big cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. The best way to avoid bad situations is to stick to the more commonly visited areas. For more specific details, check out the articles “Is San Diego Safe?,” “Is Long Beach Safe?,” and “Is San Francisco Safe?“
As for natural dangers, be aware of earthquakes, strong currents in the ocean, sunburns and dehydration from the sun, and rattlesnakes when hiking.
Are there COVID travel restrictions in California?
California is fully open for travel as of the writing of this article. However, the state does recommend any unvaccinated people test themselves 3-5 days after arriving. Some counties also require a mask to be worn indoors at this time.
How big is California?
California contains 900 miles of coastline that stretches from the Mexican border up to Oregon and contains 163,696 square miles of desert, mountains, forest, and beaches. To drive between the northern and southern points of the state takes a minimum of 12 hours.
Meet Our California Travel Experts
Ashleigh Bandimere
Ashleigh Bandimere grew up enjoying the sunshine and beaches of San Diego, California but her love of adventure led her to live in both Costa Rica and Spain before she returned to her hometown. Ashleigh’s passions include wildlife conservation, sustainability, seeing the world’s natural beauty, and sharing these interests with others.
McKenna Mobley
McKenna Mobley is an avid adventurer, traveler, mountaineer, and writer from Southern California. Her goal is to climb some of the world’s highest mountains and visit as many countries as she can. She loves Latin America and has been to almost every Latin country. She also has a thirst for solo adventuring and has hiked 400 consecutive miles by herself through the Arizona desert. You can also find her on her blog.
Jericha Griffin
Jericha Griffin is a pilot’s daughter, Jericha loved to tag along on her dad’s trips throughout North America. On explorations including Europe, South Asia, and Africa, her passion for travel expanded with each new horizon. As a writer for Travel Lemming, Jericha is thrilled to share what she’s learned, especially about her beloved home state, California.
Jess Levy
Jess Levy is an artist, travel writer, poet, and marketer. A California native and ex-techie working in Silicon Valley by day, traveling by weekend searching for those hidden gems. She loves planning local and international trips to nourish her creative soul. She’s now back home by the beaches of Encinitas, San Diego, and loves uncovering the best dog-friendly experiences around.
Laura McFarland
Laura McFarland is a writer, second-generation Bay Area local, and an environmental justice activist. Laura fell in love with traveling and chronicling her adventures after moving with her family to London for several months and co-writing a blog at the ripe age of 12. Laura is passionate about travel, climate change mitigation, sustainable food systems, and being outdoors whenever she can. In her free time, you can find Laura chatting with farmers at a local market, going for a swim in the nearest body of water, or drinking a pale ale.
Victoria Folz
Victoria Folz is a freelance writer and travel enthusiast based in Southern California. She enjoys red eye flights, hiking, road trips, running, and solo adventures. Her favorite destination abroad is a tie between the island of Roatan and Porto Xeli, Greece. Visit her website here.
📰 California Travel Guides
California’s natural beauty and one-of-a-kind cities make it a bucket list destination! Hopefully, these guides will help you make the most of your trip to the Golden State.
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