Things to Do in California & Places to Visit

Best California Hot Springs

22 Best Hot Springs in California


California has an abundance of both public and private natural geothermal hot springs that bubble up from the earth with volcanically warmed waters and attract visitors who flock to the pools to enjoy their healing and therapeutic properties.

Best Things to Do in Palm Desert

25 Best Things to Do in Palm Desert

Palm Desert is a city in the Coachella Valley just east of Palm Springs and a couple of hours away from Los Angeles.

Del Mar

22 Best Things to Do in Del Mar, California

Plan a fun weekend trip to Del Mar where you can relax on the beach, watch a horse race and dine at great restaurants.

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Paso Robles, California vineyard

25 Best Things to Do in Paso Robles, California

Plan a weekend trip to Paso Robles to explore the town's vineyards, visit unique attractions and enjoy the relaxing mineral hot springs.

Pasadena City Hall

25 Best Things to Do in Pasadena, California

Pasadena is a fun weekend destination for those who enjoy sports, the arts, or the sciences.



Things To Do in Santa Rosa, California

25 Best Things to Do in Santa Rosa, CA

Top things to do in Santa Rosa include the Charles M. Schulz Museum, Safari West, Luther Burbank Home & Gardens and other great attractions.



Things to Do in Menlo Park

10 Best Things to Do in Menlo Park, California

Menlo Park offers small town charm only 25 minutes away from the buzz of San Francisco.

24 Orange County Beaches

25 Best Beaches in Orange County

Beachgoers and vacationers can enjoy prime surfing, swimming, and sunbathing conditions at popular spots such as Corona Del Mar State Beach, Laguna Beach, and Newport Municipal Beach.



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25 Best Orange County Trails

25 Best Hiking Trails in Orange County

Many trails start in the urban areas and quickly bring hikers to a completely different world of peace with nothing but the sound of birds and the wind.

Things to Do in Santa Paula, California

15 Best Things to Do in Santa Paula, California

Surrounded by the fruit-laden orchards of the lush Santa Clara River Valley, Santa Paula is a city in Ventura County that is also known as the ‘Citrus Capital of the World.’



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