Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Highlight America’s Treasures April 17-25, 2021 Visit Visalia is excited to celebrate National Parks Week April 17-25, 2021, in…
closeup of the base of a giant sequoia tree looking up toward the canopy in Sequoia National Park near Visalia, California
In one prized pocket of La Jolla are three glorious landmarks: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, Torrey Pines Golf Course, and the Lodge at Torrey…
a brick patio and exterior wood of the Lodge at Torrey Pines with pine trees in the background
Gutenberg Bible No. 36 was printed in Mainz, Germany, circa 1455 on Europe’s first moveable metal type printing press. Today it’s on public display at…
Open pages of a Gutenberg Bible on display at the Huntington in San Marino, California
Island Packers, the official boat concessionaire to the Channel Islands National Park, with daily departures to the Channel Islands from Ventura Harbor Village, has now re-opened! The family-owned…
gray whale tail emerges from the Pacific waters on a whale watching excursion with Island Packers
Photo by Lottie Keenan, courtesy of Island Packers
It’s always fun to imagine living full-time in a destination you’re only visiting, no matter how realistic or far-fetched the idea might be. The fantasy…
the flower-filled courtyard of the Beach House Inn in Santa Barbara, California
Since its founding in 1926, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has been one of the city’s top attractions. It feels safe to say that locals and…
A small child in the distance approaching a redwood tree at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
California’s Stay at Home Order is still in place. Please enjoy our travel content but remember to recreate responsibly and only in your local area.…
A man show-shoes under pine trees at Mount San Jacinto State Park
The first thing to know about the Walt Disney Family Museum, which occupies a prime spot in the Presidio of San Francisco, is that it’s…
A recreated vintage drawing desk with multiple sketches at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco
As a destination blessed by an abundance of loveliness, it’s no surprise that Santa Barbara has a superb zoo. The AZA-accredited Santa Barbara Zoo covers…
Giraffes at the Santa Barbara Zoo, one of the best attractions for kids in Santa Barbara
By J.C. Thomas It’s easy to fit all of California’s wine country into a single vision, certainly a charming one. Picture miles of gentle rolling…
bikes under a tree next to a vineyard in Calistoga, California
Reservations are no longer needed to drive into Yosemite National Park Read on for an update on other National Park Service properties in California The…
Half Dome and scenery at Yosemite National Park
In the serene Sierra foothills of Calaveras County is Copperopolis, a small town with a lot of stories to tell. Visitors come for the beautiful…
Sunrise over a pond at Copper Valley Golf Course in Copperopolis, Calaveras County, California
The Golf Club at Copper Valley in Copperopolis, California