California

These species of shark are peaceful and calm creatures that love summer and enjoy warm waters

Every spring over a million purple blossoms drape from the tangled branches, and you can visit the place only during the annual Wistaria Festival

Picturesque scenery, varied terrain, and gentle weather conditions attract cyclists to the Golden State

California's rivers are strong, fast, and full of water flow

Driving along a large number of picturesque roads with stops near the highlights and most unique spots can be a perfect vacation plan

A perfect way to relax and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature

One of the most enjoyable and fun water activities is popular all along the California coastline

Try avoiding busy weekends and school holidays to enjoy shorter queues in the day full of rides and fun

Come and see unique brown pelicans in their natural habitat

One of the most popular golf events in the world annually takes place in Northern California. The perfect green fields with a stunning ocean overview welcome top pros, as well as amateurs and a large number of celebrities

If you are looking for a stunning coastal scenery, you are on the right path

Everyone who loves music is waiting for this glamorous event to see the best shows and performances, best singers, and great bands

Meet some A-list stars and attend exciting presentations and special events followed by glamourous night parties

You'd never think sand dunes can have so many unique secrets kept inside

These coastal dunes are a site of interest for several unique reasons. Find out why!

The world's top cyclists cover hundreds of kilometres of spectacular roads and grueling passes; you'll see fascinating sprints and dramatic finishes

From monster trucks to camel races and stunning music performances to remarkable food, there's so much more to do at the fairground

A great place to celebrate the harvest season is Full Belly Farm where the fun never ends, especially for kids

If you think that tricycle bikes are designed for 3-year-old kids only, you are wrong. Even an adult can have fun riding it if one knows where and when to try it. Annual tricycle races down the curviest street in the world welcome enthusiasts to San Francisco

One of the few free public hot springs welcome everyone

A huge number of varied beaches with white sands and clear waters give you the chance to choose a perfect spot within the coastline of the Golden State

Magical sparkling scenery and a wide range of activities attract people to Lake Tahoe each winter

Beautiful coastline, amazing forests, and gorgeous mountains—Big Sur has it all

This majestic mountain draws lots of hikers, climbers, and mystics

Just choose the right season and the right spot to enjoy your favourite water activity in the Sunny State

Amazing swells, great weather conditions, and various opportunities on dozens of ideal surfing beaches are waiting for you in the Golden State

Enjoy watching the beauty and hearing the roar of this jaw-dropping, massive and powerful falls

This spectacular boat show is a great Christmas time family event

One of the most unique art events in the world with plenty of art treasures to observe

Some enthusiasts try to reach the summit of the highest mountains in the world, but how about the smallest?

One of the longest living organisms on our planet can be found in the high mountainous regions of California

See the weirdest vehicles along the varied track or join the kinetic sculpture race and have fun

The biggest television event of the year

The red carpet is rolled out, and movie stars are ready to pose in front of the cameras

This three-day event can be the most romantic escape filled with the taste of good wine, spectacular flights, and pleasant time

The Fair has been attracting people for over 150 years. Come and join this spectacular celebration

This music festival in Napa Valley combines amazing performances with culinary shows

One of the most awaited events in the whole world. It's always exciting to watch the ceremony online, but being a part of it and seeing all your favourite stars passing by right in front of you is a unique experience

Dog surfers from all over the country gather along the Imperial Beach and Huntington Beach shoreline to take part in surfing competitions and win the first prize. You should witness it in order to believe it

Top names of jazz gather together in one place to share their talent among real fans. Don't miss one of the greatest jazz events in the world!

The striking colours of volcanic ash dunes are especially spectacular during glow hour

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a cold, fresh mountain view, perfect powder, your favorite snow activities, and the world's best musicians—all in one place

If you are a tennis fan, this is your chance to see favorite players up close

Check out these fascinating racing competitions and one of the largest bike expos in the US—this event is a real celebration of cycling

Enjoy the sight of hundreds of beautifully decorated vessels

If you are looking for some amazing moves on waves, this event is definitely for you

If you are a true comic fan this event should be number one on your list! Step into the world of fiction, act like your favourite hero, and meet your idols

The hottest place on Earth features lots of unique spots and this is one of the most bizarre places to visit

Visit the home of giant sequoias and discover the biggest among the biggest by sheer volume

Art can have various forms, and the residents of San Luis Obisco have found a new one

Weird limestone creations that emerge from the lake surface attract naturalists and curious tourists. Are they natural, or is it another art installation?

Visit the largest lake in California located in the desert. The Salton Sea was created due to extreme natural forces and has been changing from year to year, and may disappear in the nearest future

These unique symmetrical columns created by the forces of nature attract people from all over the world

Take a deep breath and start one of the most beautiful hikes to the top of this bald granite rock formation with stunning views of Sequoia National Park

This unique manmade underground world features fruit gardens and amazing stonework

Stars begin to fall in the middle of summer—get ready to make some wishes

It is believed that the Bald Eagle symbolizes strength, courage, freedom, and immortality

Huge and spectacular LGBT weekend with over 40 years of history

A unique chance to explore a large lava tube formed thousands of years ago

This wee zippy bird moves so fast that you'll have to try hard to take a nice picture

Celebrate Uncle Sam at the 4th of July Block Party with live music and fireworks

Stroll the village lanes brimming with people and handicrafts demonstrating Renaissance times

The US largest festival of Mexican and Latin American world

The absence of snow is not a reason to give up this Christmas fun—skating outdoors

Dressed like Santa, surfers raise money for people living with autism

Christmas nightly entertainment in the Zoo is for the whole family: thousands of garlands and Santa Claus

This kingdom of birds is a delight to any nature fan

Crystal clear waters near the island of Santa Catalina with its rich underwater world are perfect for diving

Feel some Western charm at Santa Clarita valley recreating the atmosphere of its cowboy past

Large animals, dense, and stocky with low and strong limbs, live in the mountains in the vicinity of Los Angeles

Photographers spend days here trying to capture all of that fragrant tenderness with their cameras

It is possible to go skiing and surfing in Los Angeles on the same day

This favourite place for rock climber training offers over 8,000 routes

Thousands dream to participate in this prestigious marathon in Los Angeles

One of the most spectacular, adventurous, and popular hiking trails in Yosemite draws crowds of visitors every day during the high season

Tens of thousands of North American monarchs head to California for their honeymoon, and wedding night falls on Valentine's Day

An enormous drain hole which looks a portal into another world is especially impressive during the rainy season

Check out the grandest view in all the West

The finest way to warm oneself up on a chilly summer day is to eat a portion of American clam chowder

Winter in California can reveal some real magic of light

Grape harvest season in SF comes along with beautiful yellow foliage​ and pleasant temperatures

Ocean is an artist able to turn rubbish into treasure—check out smooth rubies, sapphires and other jewels that used to be pieces of broken glass

These seals with elephant noses roam the ocean searching for food, and go ashore to breed and molt

Yosemite Glaciers, symbols of the changing world, may disappear completely within just a few decades

Oysters are consumed in San Francisco and other cities on the California's coast in accordance with “R” myth that determines the oyster season

One of the driest places on the planet occasionally gets blanketed with colorful wildflowers

An old travelling stones mystery still keeps people puzzled

Yellow fruit of ancient ginkgo trees: aromatic or stinky – you are to decide

A great energetic way to explore the city

You'll find no better way to discover America than this lengthy hike across 15 states, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. For such a long journey, one needs at least a year of time reserved

Everyone loves a ladybug on their hand, but imagine hundreds of thousands! This can happen near San Francisco

For just a few days each year, this waterfall is illuminated by the sun and becomes one of Yosemite’s most amazing spectacles

The spiky peel of the cactus pear covers surpeisingly tasty melon-like juicy pulp

You have never been so close to the formidable American armed forces

The vineyard beds explode with a vivid yellow carpet of mustard blooms creating cheerful vibes among the dull winter colors

Feel the scale of the largest living trees on the planet

Beauty varies. Even the ugliest living being can make someone happy

Waterfall droplets and the full moon create gorgeous lunar rainbow displays

A curious optical phenomenon occurs quite rarely and only in special locations. If you are in the right time and in the right place, just look up to the sky

After winter rains, dry hills burst with new life as billions of technicolor orange poppies bloom

People come to Japantown to celebrate spring’s arrival and the joys of life in a Japanese way

One of Pacific Grove's most prominent sights

Streets and pubs of San Francisco are taken by joyful drunken Santas

One of the biggest and most popular music festivals is a chance to meet all stars in one place

Carnival introduces Latin-American and Caribbean cultures, which constitute a part of multicultural California

This unusual phenomenon proves that even dry and harsh places like deserts are actually alive!

The absolutely best way to get around Yosemite Valley is by bike

Cinco de Mayo introduces the best of Mexican culture preserved in San Francisco

The power of water carved a heart in a solid stone. Such natural sites inspire and give hopes

From Mexico to Canada or reverse, a crest of mountains follows along the western states of the USA, washed by the Pacific waters—it's one of the world's most scenic natural corridors

Yosemite is a paradise for wildflower enthusiasts

Visit one of the world's tallest waterfalls during the spring runoff and you'll be carried away by this tremendous sight

Witness breathtaking New Year's celebration with spectacular waterfront fireworks at midnight

Discover what California’s best raggae fest can bring

Visit the most sinister attraction in San Francisco Bay

The longest-running film festival in America

The tastiest time of the year in Los Angeles

One of the most beautiful holiday traditions in California

A beautiful holiday tradition which brings the Christmas spirit to the Bay area

Strawberry pizza anyone?

Groove to the sweet vibes of roots reggae and world music

Take in the unique surroundings of the unusual spot of Death Valley National Park

Examine your stamina during one of the hardest races in the world

With spectacular State Capitol Finish this marathon features an easy downhill course and can help you to qualify for the Boston Marathon

A fun 5K race that will wake up your inner child

A summer celebration full of carnival rides, lawn concerts, adorable animals, and funnel cakes

A three-day celebration of garlic and other delicious foods

A fun day on the beach with hundreds of cute short-legged dogs

Visit one of the best museums in San Francisco

Ten days to get the best of Oakland's restaurant scene

Every year, on April 20 or 4/20, thousands flock to Sharon Meadows to celebrate cannabis culture

An elaborate film set​ built in the 1940s in the desert as a Wild West facade for several Western films

Huge spherical stones lining the beach make it unique and beautiful

The most famous Victorian home on the West Coast

This remote canyon in the Santa Ana Mountains is popular with hikers and black magic followers

Visit the first permanent mountain top observatory in the world

A small desert oasis was a popular hippie hangout

Kick off the holiday season and get lost in the world’s largest corn maze

Mid-October is the only time to experience a crystal hunt at this unique lake

Houses around Naples Island are known to put on the best displays in Southern California

Immerse yourself in a festive Christmas atmosphere

Go back to Victorian London at the historic Cow Palace Exhibition Halls

A popular holiday event draws spectators from all over Silicon Valley

The Bay Area’s newest popular holiday tradition

A magical light display in Los Angeles County

A maritime extravaganza by the beach is one of the best in California

A signature holiday event of Palm Springs and Coachella Valley

Winter wonderland does exist in Southern California, you'll find it in Orange County

A hidden gem of Northern California

Prepare to be stunned by beautiful vistas of Lake Tahoe

A beautiful and popular site in El Dorado county

This waterfall is as hard to find as its name suggests

With dozens of trails and lakes, this area is a hiker's paradise

A strenuous canyon hike to a few beautiful waterfalls

Experience the beautiful desert without crowds

One of the most picturesque coastal areas in Big Sur

Beautiful lakes nestled in scenic High Sierra mountains

A great way to relax during hot summer days

Watch the sea of clouds from one of the most beautiful camps in California

One of the best hidden treasures of the Orange County

One of most famous trails of Yosemite Park

A community-driven world class reggae festival

Great lineup in the middle of Mojave desert

Unbelievable surfing in California's heartland along with beach fun, music and parties

Spend a few days of your life in a "Mad Max" movie setting

Dance, party and socialize at this boutique music festival

Stand atop an active volcano with the largest lava dome on Earth

A very Californian desert attraction

Seven dazzlingly beautiful lakes in a single-day hike..let's go?

Ride through towering old-growth redwoods of Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

Delicate sakura opens the tree blooming season in the Golden State

A great outlook at the eastern Sierra Nevada

Alpine scenery is just an hour away from downtown Los Angeles

A great sunset spot and one of the best beaches in California

Spiced with local humor, Easter in San Francisco definitely stands out

The highest highway pass in California and Sierra Nevada Mountains

A beautiful drive in Sierra Nevada mountains

One of the most scenic mountain drives on the West Coast

One of the largest celebrations of Mexican culture north of the border

The road reveals scenic landscapes of the northern part of the large national park

A must-do event for a true jazz enthusiast in Yountville

An all-star jazz festival held in an iconic location

The only jazz festival in Southern California

A beautiful chain of lakes high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains

A dazzling celebration of America's independence around the scenic Lake Tahoe

An oasis nestled among rocks and beautiful granite slabs

A beautiful beach overlooking Malibu

A popular climbing spot in Sierra Nevada Mountains

One of the biggest high-elevation meadows in the Sierra Nevada Mountains

From North to South, California observes the giant marine creatures migration every year

A popular hiking destination in Sequoia National Park

The largest military air show in the country

The biggest event in Los Angeles Koreatown

The largest entertainment event in San Joaquin Valley

An old Californian end-of-summer tradition

The three-day running festival with multiple options with stunning views

Amusement parks, scary attractions and amazing costume parties throughout the state

The most scenic run in the whole United States

Colorful Martian landscape was created by centuries of erosion

How about celebrating Independence Day in Santa Cruz style?

Watch Napa Valley come to life with the thrill and rush of the harvest

The first sign of spring on the Pacific Coast

Admire bronze and amber foliage throughout the Golden State

Experience winter fun in Southern California

Witness a beautiful holiday transformation of the city when entire neighborhoods dress to impress

Winter holidays in the desert can be fun!

Discover best places to visit during NYE in The Golden State

Flower Tet Festival and other festive events

Learn about Asian cultures and try delicious foods during the colorful celebration

Watch a fascinating natural phenomenon in California's parks and deserts

The skies get filled with beautiful winged creatures

As ocean waters warm up, white sharks start their annual migration between Mexico and Southern California

Central Valley hosts thousands of wintering sandhill cranes

A plentitude of rare treats await the avid birdwatchers in both Southern and Northern California

A hidden waterfall near Los Angeles is a perfect one-day getaway from the city

One of the most popular watefalls in San Diego County

One of a few waterfalls thriving in the hot and dry climate of the Thousand Oaks area

One of the most attractive waterfalls in Los Angeles County

A small waterfall in Santa Anita Canyon near Arcadia

A tall waterfall in San Bernardino National Forest

Autumn shows off spectacular foliage in the vineyards of California's Wine Country

Los Angeles has a reputation of a summer destination, but it can have an autumn vibe as well

Take a ride on a holiday train or a holiday boat in festive Santa Cruz

Enjoy ballooning in the heart of California's Sonoma County, just an hour drive from Napa

Not just balloons! A fall festival in Coachella Valley offers something for everyone

This unique eco-friendly event will give you a sense of magic

Witness impressive flight demonstrations and aerobatics on California's Central Coast

Let the Californian sun help you relax while you enjoy this two-day extravaganza

A vibrant celebration of popular culture and diversity

This is why you'll want to put stargazing in Death Valley on your bucket list

A full day of family-friendly entertainment for the fans of pop culture

Free up your inner geek at this beautiful celebration of all things pop culture

Don't underestimate San Diego's stargazing spots

The two-day family-friendly popular culture convention at Ontario Convention Center

If you want to escape loud city life, then stargazing in California is your thing

Find out what wine will complement Red Hawk cheese, how the cheese is produced, and many more exciting things at California Cheese Festival

San Diego’s largest Oktoberfest celebration

Over 70 breweries showcase their best beers in Liberty Station

Drink beer, hit the dance floor, and have unforgettable fun at Lake Arrowhead Oktoberfest in California

The final residence of the famous actress where she spent her last days

Enjoy yourself at one of the few vegan beer fests

Explore the best annual events in Sacramento and its suburbs

This Independence Day celebration will make you cherish diversity

A traditional family-friendly celebration near Sacramento

The "Bu" is waiting for you on the 4th of July

Parades and festivities in Channel Islands Harbor

Grab your camera because you will certainly want to remember this celebration

The largest and longest-running free-gate fair in the Golden State

Grab your little ones to celebrate life together at this awesome street fair

Fall in love with strawberries at this family-friendly event

Scenic fall foliage hikes in San Bernardino National Forest

Enjoy fall foliage at one of California's most mesmerizing spots

Get away from it all at this authentic Christmas parade

Camarillo Christmas Parade offers a great chance to celebrate winter with a family

Light at Sensorio invites you to Paso Robles to enjoy several fantastic light installations, including Field of Lights and Light Towers. You will be stunned for sure!

This Danish-style month-long Christmas celebration welcomes you to have lots of fun

Over 500 witches celebrate Halloween paddling in Morro Bay

Check out a long-standing tradition of the Apricot Capital of the World

Save the date for this Pinterest-like hot-air balloon festival!

An annual ballooning celebration by the Clovis Chamber of Commerce

"The Coolest Show on Earth" showcases cars, trucks, motorcycles, and aircraft

An annual Paso Robles show featuring aircraft and auto displays

Medieval entertainment and over 30 vendors in Visalia

A great choice for your Memorial Day Weekend to remember!

A biannual medieval festival in southern California

Experience a Tudor-era village, full of family-friendly fun

Visit one of the USA's greatest airshows in Huntington Beach, LA

A world-class, spine-chilling, and family-oriented airshow event!

One of the most popular annual festivals in Santa Maria

Enjoy a variety of flyby demonstrations and static aircraft displays at this show

A family-friendly weekend event at Kearney Park

Immerse yourself in a medieval fantasy nestled in the San Jacinto mountains

Celtic New Year’s Celebration in a historic Gold Rush area

Travel back in time at this magnificent medieval fair

Entertainment for the whole family with over 20 years of history

Enjoy three days of the finest jazz, R&B, and soul vibes

Blue Note Festival won't leave you having the blues!

The fictional village of Willingtown comes to life every fall

Get a glimpse of the medieval era at this amazing Renaissance fest

Deep in the heart of Fort Bragg, where the legend of Paul Bunyan comes to life

California's premier Viking Festival

A vibrant event that harkens back to times when knights roamed the land

A fun-filled weekend fair with five musical and six demonstration stages

This one-of-a-kind jazz fest in California has a very special feel to it

Revel in jazz tunes swirling around the amphitheater in Concord Hills and around the town's streets

A food festival in the "Artichoke Center of the World"

The sweetest fest in the West

Seize the opportunity to spot a one-ton pumpkin and canoes carved from orange behemoths

The best party of fall season in Downtown Tehachapi

Book a stay at Cambria Pines Lodge and enjoy holiday magic overnight

Go back to the medieval times at this one-off festival!

An all-weekend celebration of local music, craftsmanship, and wine in the North Bay Area

The 35-hour Coast Starlight journey passes through astonishing views of the Cascade Range, Mount Shasta, and the Pacific Ocean shoreline

An action-packed, multi-cultural celebration of art near Silicone Valley

A comfortable trip along the coast of California, passing vibrant beaches and surf cities.

A beloved free community festival with over 160 arts & crafts booths

A first-class international film program during the 8-day festival contains over 300 feature and short films

A recent exciting addition to the food fest scene in Southern California

An annual Labor Day weekend celebration coupled with an arts & crafts fair

A celebration of Christmas and everyone's favorite Alpine monster