Visit California

Death Valley Sunset

Taking in the breathtaking views from Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park! 😍 📷 @codymayer22 on IG

Stay the night at a former army base that’s been transformed into a luxury hotel in Visit Sausalito at Cavallo Point: The Lodge at the Golden Gate. 🏨 Every suite boasts dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and you can walk right down to the water for an even closer look. 🌉 Don’t miss the refined American cuisine at Sula at Cavallo Point Lodge & Farley, located at the lodge. 🍽️ 📍Marin County, California 📷 @nikolelynn.s on IG

Explore a rose garden that’s been named America’s Best in Visit San Jose at the Municipal Rose Garden. 🌹 This free-to-visit destination is filled with a wide variety of blooming roses that typically peak in May. 😮 📷 @amy.traveling on IG

We love taking in the sunset views at River's End Restaurant & Inn in Jenner, California. 😍 📍Sonoma County, CA

Did you know there is a produce-inspired theme park in California?! 🧄 Bring the whole family to Gilroy Gardens and take a spin on the Garlic Twirl, ride a train through the park, and explore six beautiful gardens. 🚂 This one-of-a-kind amusement park has something for everyone, from toddlers to teens to grown-ups. 🌳 Plan your trip: https://bit.ly/3FktINx 📍Visit Gilroy 📷 @rapunzelexplores on IG

See three stunning waterfalls on one EPIC day hike in Discover Siskiyou! 🥾 The five-mile McCloud River Trail winds through a canyon of basalt lava rock as it passes three towering falls. 😮 Start at Lower Falls, then hike the River Trail upstream to the other falls. You can also drive to each waterfall instead of hiking. 🚗 📍UpstateCA 📷 @thetravelingdans on IG 🎵 @darlingwest on IG, @unitedmasters

Your birth month = your next California travel destination. 🌎 Pack your bags and tell us where you’re heading on your next vacay! ✈️ 🗓 January – Yosemite National Park 🗓 February – San Francisco | The Official Guide 🗓 March – Visit Mendocino County 🗓 April – See Monterey 🗓 May – Discover Los Angeles 🗓 June – Visit Santa Cruz 🗓 July – Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks 🗓 August – Visit San Diego 🗓 September – June Lake in Mono County Tourism 🗓 October – Sonoma County, CA 🗓 November – Visit Palm Springs 🗓 December – Visit Mammoth 📷 @codymayer22, @sanfrancisco.photographer, @amy.traveling, @teresa.ctw, @roamwithroxanne, @sophie.explores_, @sarah.schlos, @dipalkparmar, @inspirencelebr8, @wanderingcreator_meghana on IG

Discover hidden gems, outdoor wonders, deserted ghost towns, and so much more on a road trip along Highway 395. 🌲 Who are you bringing along? 🚗 Share with us in the comments. ⬇️ 📍Ancient Bristlecone Forest in Inyo County, California 📍Crowley Lake Columns in Mono County Tourism 📍Hot Creek Geologic Site in Visit Mammoth 📍Devils Postpile National Monument and Rainbow Falls in Visit Yosemite Madera County 📍Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve in Mono County Tourism 📍Bodie State Historic Park 📷 @amy.traveling on IG

Have you ever taken a Route 66 road trip? 🛣️ Follow this eight-stop itinerary to historic landmarks, including the official end of Route 66 in Santa Monica, ghost towns, and quirky attractions like Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch. 🚙 Plan your Route 66 trip: https://bit.ly/4kCoX2e 📍Visit Santa Monica, Discover Los Angeles, Visit Pasadena, Discover Inland Empire and Barstow 📷 @periodicadventures, @sitynoms, @asteryx on IG

A Perfect Day in Sonoma County

We've planned your perfect weekend road trip in Sonoma County, CA. 🍷🌊 Experience the ideal blend of wine country elegance and rustic coastal charm as you explore like a local. This 48-hour guide will take you on a journey of sipping, soaring, and savoring across the county. Day 1 -Wake up in wine country at MacArthur Place Hotel in Sonoma. -Go on an early-morning hot-air balloon tour with Sonoma Ballooning. -Grab a beer and take a tour of Russian River Brewing Company in Windsor. -Enjoy wine tasting at Marine Layer Wines in Stay Healdsburg. -Stay overnight in Stay Healdsburg at the enchanting The Madrona. Day 2 -The next morning, stroll through the shops at The Barlow in Sebastopol, stopping at gems like JG Switzer, Lori Austin Gallery, and Wm. Cofield Cheesemakers. -Enjoy lunch on the water at Fishetarian in Bodega Bay. -Stop for Pacific Ocean views at Sonoma Coast State Park as you continue north. -Hike coastal bluffs along the scenic, 4.6-mile Kortum Trail near Bodega Bay. -Watch a gorgeous sunset while dining at River's End Restaurant & Inn in Jenner. Plan your trip with our full two-day itinerary: https://bit.ly/41KaAQN

Sundial Bridge

See the world-famous Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Visit Redding. 🌉 This pedestrian bridge and public art installation crosses the Sacramento River and serves as a downtown entrance for the Sacramento River Trail system. 🥾 Access to the Sundial Bridge and surrounding river trails is free to the public. ☀️

Great news: The Flower Fields in Visit Carlsbad are now OPEN! 🌸 Visit this 55-acre field to see blooming giant Tecolote ranunculus flowers for approximately six to eight weeks each year. 🌼 Don’t miss the maze, sculpture garden, and other blooming gardens during your visit. 🌳 Plan your visit to this San Diego County gem: https://bit.ly/3R2eRd2 Please remember to stay on the trail while visiting. 🌷 📍Visit San Diego 📷 @sophie.explores_ on IG