California Vacation Ideas
Beaches, national parks, Disney and other fun amusement parks usually makes California one of the top US travel ideas on any bucket lis.
When you’re looking for California vacation ideas it can be hard to narrow down all the options available.

We share travel guides, things to do, what to wear, where to stay and more to plan your trip to California!

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California National Park Travel Guides
Here’s a list of California national parks. Use the national park website to plan your visit, learn about the park and get the latest information and updates.
- California Bucket List
- California National Parks List
- California National Parks in the Summer
- Channel Islands
- Death Valley
- Joshua Tree
- Lassen Volcanic
- Pinnacles
- Point Reyes
- Redwood
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon
- Yosemite
When Is the Best Time to Visit California?
There are important things to know about visiting California during the different seasons of the year. Check out these articles to know all about planning a trip during a specific season or month so you know in advance what to expect.
- Best Time to Visit California
- Best Time to Visit Northern California
- Best Time to Visit Southern California
- California in the Spring
- California in the Summer
- California National Parks in the Summer
- California in the Fall
- California in the Winter
- California in January
- California in February
- California in March
- California in April
- California in May
- California in June
- California in July
- California in August
- California in September
- California in October
- California in November
- California in December

California Attractions and Things to Do
Here’s a list of things to do, see and photograph in California. Explore the various points of interest by driving, hiking or biking. Check out the fun tours available in California!
- Top 30 Attractions
- 40 Places to See
- 31 Things to Do
- Disneyland at Christmas
- 25 Day Hikes
- Orange County Hikes for Kids
- California Wineries
- Best Beaches
- Things to do with Kids
- California TOURS
Tips and Resources to Plan Your California Trip
Here’s a list of good resources for what to pack when visiting amusement parks, going on a hike or hitting the beach. If you’ll be road tripping through California, check out the packing list and road trip snack ideas. And find awesome places to stay, whether it’s a hotel or vacation rental.