The Best Time to Visit California: Season by Season Guide
Figure out the best time to visit California. This season-by-season guide gives you itinerary ideas for where to go…and when, with a FAQ on weather, crowds and other travel tips.
Central California has something for everyone. On the western side, we have the Central Coast with the epic Big Sur coast to wine tasting, hiking, historic Missions and chill beach time.
And on the eastern side, we’ve got Yosemite, and the fantastic scenery of the Eastern Sierra.
Get some itinerary ideas with our guide to doing Big Sur, visiting Yosemite in the winter, road tripping SF to Yosemite and roadtripping down Highway 395.
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Figure out the best time to visit California. This season-by-season guide gives you itinerary ideas for where to go…and when, with a FAQ on weather, crowds and other travel tips.
Figure out the best time to visit Pismo Beach with this season by season guide. Get weather information, things to do and Pismo Beach trip planning tips.
Explore one of the best beach towns in California with these fun things to do in Pismo Beach. Find beaches, hikes, kid’s activities, scenic drives and good eats.
Get 5 reasons why Big Sur is worth visiting, 1 caution about going there and a whole bunch of tips to help you plan a perfect Big Sur trip.
Figure out the best time to visit Big Sur with this season by season guide. Get weather information, things to do and Big Sur trip planning tips.
Figure out the best and closest airport to Mammoth Lakes and Bishop, CA for your upcoming trip. This thorough guide also offers rental car and trip planning resources.
This guide has everything you need to know for a visit to Pismo State Beach. Enjoy hiking, birding, off-roading and camping on the Central Coast’s best beach.
Figure out how and where to go camping in Big Sur. This complete guide features 11 campgrounds with detailed info on each campground and full FAQ.
Learn some fun facts about Yosemite National Park before you visit. Get the scoop on Yosemite’s history, natural resources, big gigantic rocks, and offbeat factoids.
Make the most of your Yosemite winter trip. Get planning tips and a list of 25 fun things to do in Yosemite in the winter, including hikes, winter sports, tours and epic views.
Have yourself a totally chill weekend getaway with these relaxing things to do in Carmel Valley. Find wineries, hikes, cute shops and great places to eat.
Figure out what to take to Yosemite…whatever the season. This complete packing list has everything you need (plus a few odd items you probably never considered.)