Visit California

Big Pine Lakes Hiking

Discover one of California’s best wilderness vistas via the Big Pine Lakes Trail in the eastern Sierra. 🥾 This epic, 10-mile round-trip hike is typically done as a day-long trek or backpacking overnight. 😮 📍Inyo County, California 📷 @kaitandbeyond on IG

Santa Barbara Getaway

Nestled in the heart of Visit Santa Barbara, the newly renovated Kimpton Canary Hotel is one of the most charming hotels in the city. 🏩 With its Spanish-style architecture, luxurious accommodations, and impeccable service, you’ll feel like royalty from the moment you walk through the door. 👑 Sip a refreshing cocktail at the hotel’s rooftop pool while taking in panoramic views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. 🌅 If you’re looking for a world-class meal and signature cocktails, check out the Canary’s Finch and Fork Restaurant. 🍹 When it’s time to explore the neighborhood, step outside onto historic State Street. Explore charming boutiques, dine at delicious restaurants, and soak in the vibrant culture. 🛍️ Discover more things to do on your trip to this charming Central Coast town: https://bit.ly/3muei07 #TheUltimatePlayground

Solvang, the Danish Capital of America

🇩🇰 Discover Visit Solvang USA, the Danish capital of America! 🇩🇰 Nestled in the picturesque Visit the Santa Ynez Valley, Solvang is a sun-soaked slice of Danish culture that transports you to Europe without ever leaving the California sunshine. ☀️ Be sure to save this post for your travel bucket list. ☑️ Stroll down Copenhagen Drive, where half-timbered houses, windmills, and cobblestone streets create an enchanting atmosphere. 😮 Take a tour with Solvang Trolley to see the town and learn its history. 🚃 Solvang is also a wine lover’s paradise! 🍇 Explore boutique wineries and vineyards, savoring the flavors of the region. Don’t miss Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards and Clean Slate Wine Bar. 🍷 Be sure to also visit First & Oak to sample their delicious tasting menu. 🍽️ Cap off your visit with a restful stay at Atterdag Inn. 🏨 Whether you’re sipping wine, exploring charming shops, or enjoying Danish-inspired cuisine, Solvang promises an unforgettable and magical getaway. ✨ Find more ways to explore Solvang: https://bit.ly/3zVJ4Tf

San Francisco Cable Cars

Enjoy the ride while taking in the best views! 🌁 San Francisco | The Official Guide's iconic cable cars are more than just a mode of transportation—they’re a piece of history. These vintage cars have been climbing San Francisco’s hills since the late 1800s, connecting neighborhoods and hearts. 🚃 Before you hop off, be sure to capture the quintessential San Francisco photo op—cable cars against the backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge. 📸

Forestiere Underground Gardens

Discover a subterranean sanctuary filled with underground rooms, courtyards, and passageways in Forestiere Underground Gardens. 🌿 This hand-built labor of love is home to fruit trees, shrubs, and vines—all growing underground, some for more than 90 years! 😮 Learn more about the history of this unique landmark: https://bit.ly/4cXcHoh 📍Visit Fresno County 📷 @FlyingDawnMarie on IG

Explore Carmel-by-the-Sea

Teleport to an enchanting fairytale village in Carmel-by-the-Sea—an irresistible destination nestled along California’s Central Coast. 🏰 Soak up the sun, watch the waves, and breathe in the ocean air just steps away from town on Carmel Beach. 🌅 Then wander through secret passageways and cobblestone streets to explore inspired boutique shops and art galleries. 🎨 If you’re looking for a bite to eat, make dinner reservations at Chez Noir - a perfect spot to enjoy a delicious meal. 🍽️ 🍷 📍Carmel by the Sea

Belmont Park Fun Day

Even if you’re just a kid at heart, you can live out all your childhood dreams with a summer fun day at Belmont Park in Visit San Diego. 🎡 Picture it: an old-fashioned play day filled with nonstop arcade games, thrill rides, corn dogs, mini golf, and laser tag with your very best friends. 🎢😮 Learn more about Belmont Park: https://bit.ly/3Wh8hmJ 📷 @danielles_eats_ on IG

You don’t even need to hike for the best Yosemite National Park valley vista! 🏞️ Park at the Tunnel View Lookout around sunset to capture perfect photos of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall in the evening light. 🌄 📍Yosemite Nation 📷 @lienjimm on IG

Campground fun isn’t just for kids! 🏕️ Whether you’re young (or young at heart) the Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday is the perfect place to play this summer. ☀️ This impressive KOA offers multiple lodging options plus ping pong, cornhole, basketball, a swimming pool, hot tub, train ride, playground, and volleyball. 🏓 📍Visit Santa Cruz 📷 @_wakeupandwander_ on IG

Central Valley California Road Trip

Step into a collector's dream of classic California cuisine at these five must-visit spots! ✅ With each sip or bite, you'll find yourself wanting to capture and catalog memories to commemorate your ultimate Central Coast and Central Valley road trip. 🚗 Use this itinerary to plan your getaway. 🌟 🍝 Step back in time at Vintage Press, a delicious, historic restaurant open for more than 50 years in Visit Visalia & See the Sequoias. 🥪 Experience Visit Bakersfield's culinary legacy at Luigi's Restaurant and Delicatessen, a fourth-generation, family-operated gem! 🍷 Savor small-batch wines in the picturesque Edna Valley at Biddle Ranch Vineyard, a SLO CAL winery known for its Pinot Noir. 🏞️ Transport yourself to Tuscany via DAOU Vineyards, which boasts breathtaking views atop this mountain estate in Travel Paso. 🍇 Stay at Geneseo Inn, where repurposed shipping containers-turned-hotel rooms are perched above vineyard vines at Cass Winery. Take the California Play Styles quiz to find your travel personality: https://bit.ly/3VcRRf3

Torrey Pines Paragliding

In California, this is how we play! 🪂 Visit Torrey Pines Gliderport in La Jolla by the Sea to book a tandem paragliding flight over the Torrey Pines coastline with expert pilots. 🏖️ 📷 @jcperren on IG 🎵 Taylor Belle, UnitedMasters

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park

Explore the first California town founded, financed, and governed by African Americans in Allensworth. 🏛️ This former railroad town in the San Joaquin Valley, which is no longer inhabited, was turned into a California State Parks in 1974. 🏡 Known as Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, the site preserves a collection of restored 20th-century buildings, including a schoolhouse, a church, businesses, homes, a hotel, and a library. 🏨 Visit the town’s site to learn about Colonel Allen Allensworth and his dream of an independent town where African Americans could control their own destinies. ✨ 📍Discover Tulare County 📷 @suddenlysee on IG

San Francisco Sunsets

Where’s the best spot to watch the sunset in San Francisco | The Official Guide? 🌅 All these locations! 🌇 Save this for your next trip to San Francisco. 🍫 Ghirardelli Square, a bustling hub with shops, restaurants, and chocolate treats. ⚓ San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park a museum filled with historic ships and waterfront exhibits. 🏝️ Alcatraz Island, where the infamous prison still stands today. 🌉 Golden Gate Bridge, an iconic suspension bridge that spans a strait connecting the City By the Bay to Marin County, California. 🏖️ Marshall’s Beach, a secluded spot with unbeatable views of the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset. 📷 @lisarosaa on IG

Sensorio Paso

Sunsets are nice, but have you seen Paso Robles at night? ✨ Step into Sensorio, one of California's largest immersive art exhibitions, and witness over 100,000 orbs painting a mesmerizing dreamscape! Learn more about Sensorio: https://bit.ly/3JdSfUb 📍Travel Paso

Sequoia Park Zoo

Bears and otters and flamingos… oh my! 🐻 There’s so much to see at Sequoia Park Zoo, the oldest zoo in California. 😮 This small zoological park is situated next to the old-growth redwoods of Sequoia Park, and it’s home to the beautiful Redwood Sky Walk treetop adventure.🌲 📍Redwood Coast 📷 @asteryx on IG

Vernal Falls in Yosemite

Many of the beautiful waterfalls in Yosemite National Park can be seen right from the road, but finding this Vernal Falls vista requires a bit of effort. 🏞️ Take a three-mile round-trip walk on the Mist Trail to be spritzed with water as you view this powerful waterfall. 🥾 📍Yosemite Nation 📷 @tjppz on IG

Treasure Hunt: The Ride

Argh matey! 🏴‍ Hunt for treasure and secrets on this immersive underground attraction, Treasure Hunt: The Ride in See Monterey. 🤫 Guests explore a newly discovered system of caverns beneath Cannery Row while learning about Monterey’s real pirate history. 🦜 The ride welcomes kids (and kids at heart). 🎟️ 📷 @inspirencelebr8 on IG 🎵 The Jungle, UnitedMasters

X Games

X Games returns to Ventura June 28–30! ❌ Skateboard, BMX, and Moto X competitions will be combined with 10 musical acts over three days. 🛹 It’s the final competition before athletes head to Paris for the Summer Olympics! 🏆 Get your tickets, here: https://bit.ly/45vjvXE

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Slip and slide your way to summer fun with a day of water sliding at Hurricane Harbor in Six Flags Magic Mountain! 💧🛝 Learn more about Magic Mountain: https://bit.ly/45rMvQb 📷 @sixflagsmagicmountain on IG 🎵 Coupe Studios Music + Sound Design, UnitedMasters

Yacht Club

Ever wanted to join a yacht club? 🛥️ Enjoy omakase-style, chef-prepared cuisine on a boat at Daiji Yacht Club.🐟 This Japanese dining experience requires reservations, but there’s no membership fee to join in on the fun. 🍣 📍Visit Newport Beach 📷 @derekrliang on IG 🎵 The Jungle, UnitedMasters