California, where dreams meet the Pacific, offers an unparalleled blend of iconic beaches, world-famous cities, and natural wonders. From the sun-soaked shores of Southern California to the rugged beauty of Big Sur, or the vibrant culture of San Francisco, the Golden State provides endless adventures. Whether you're surfing in Huntington Beach, exploring Yosemite National Park, wine tasting in Napa Valley, or experiencing the magic of Hollywood, California delivers diverse experiences that capture the essence of the American West Coast lifestyle.
The must-see attractions in California are:
The best tours in California are:
The best tours to do in California with kids are:
The best outdoor activities to do in California are:
The best indoor activities in California for rainy days are:
These are the best activities when you are visiting California on a budget:
These are the best deals and discounts on activities and attractions in California:
These are the most popular museums and exhibitions in California:
Top Attractions in California
- Monterey Bay
- Pacific Coast Highway - Route 1
- Sacramento River
- Russian River, California
- Francis Ford Coppola Winery
The best tours in California are:
- Universal Studios Hollywood: Ticket with Easy Cancellation
- Los Angeles: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
- Universal Studios Hollywood: Ticket with Easy Cancellation
- San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise
- Palm Springs: Aerial Tramway Round-Trip Ticket
The best tours to do in California with kids are:
- Universal Studios Hollywood: Ticket with Easy Cancellation
- Los Angeles: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
- Universal Studios Hollywood: Ticket with Easy Cancellation
- Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
- Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
The best outdoor activities to do in California are:
- San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise
- Palm Springs: Aerial Tramway Round-Trip Ticket
- San Francisco: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Open-top Bus
- San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise
- San Francisco: California Sunset/SF City Lights Cruise
The best indoor activities in California for rainy days are:
- Universal Studios Hollywood: Ticket with Easy Cancellation
- Los Angeles: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
- Universal Studios Hollywood: Ticket with Easy Cancellation
- San Diego: USS Midway Museum Entry Ticket
- San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise
These are the best activities when you are visiting California on a budget:
- Echo Park Lake: Swan Pedal Boat Rental
- Los Angeles: Natural History Museum of LA Entry Ticket
- Long Beach: Swan Boat Rental at Rainbow Lagoon
- LA: Express Hollywood Sign Guided Walking Tour with Photos
- Los Angeles: Express Hollywood Sign Guided Walk & Photo Tour
These are the best deals and discounts on activities and attractions in California:
- Los Angeles: Celebrity Homes and Hollywood Open-Air Bus Tour
- Los Angeles: Half-Day Best of LA Tour
- Newport Beach: 2-Hour Whale Watching Tour
- Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign Walking and Pictures Tour
- Las Vegas: Grand Canyon West Rim Tour with Optional Skywalk
These are the most popular museums and exhibitions in California:
- San Diego: USS Midway Museum Entry Ticket
- San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
- San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito
- San Francisco: California Academy of Sciences Entry Ticket
- Los Angeles: Natural History Museum of LA Entry Ticket
Top Attractions in California
- Monterey Bay
- Pacific Coast Highway - Route 1
- Sacramento River
- Russian River, California
- Francis Ford Coppola Winery
- Castaic Lake
- Russian River Valley, California
- San Gabriel Mountains
- Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
- San Onofre Beach
- Cathedral Spires, Yosemite
- Mount Tamalpais, California
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Ferrari-Carano Winery
- Hawk Hill
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
- Jordan Vineyard & Winery
- Outlets at Lake Elsinore
- Amphitheater Point
- Trinity Lake
- California Dolphin & whale watching
- California Rail tours
- California Christmas activities
- California Multi-day trips
- California New Year's activities
- California Balloon tours
- California Wine tasting & winery tours
- California Winter activities
- California National parks
- California Snow & winter sports
- California Day trips
- California Shows & musicals
- California Activities for couples
- California Theme & amusement parks
- California Ski & snowboard
- California Air & helicopter tours
- California Family-friendly activities
- California Zip line adventures
- California Hot springs
- California Photography tours