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AFAR Advisor
California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide
AFAR’s editor in chief on the no-stress way to do Disneyland, favorite kid-friendly hotels, and where to eat in Berkeley.
June 7, 2021 05:13 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Trending News
Plans to Visit California? What to Know About the Severe Winter Storms
California’s recent rainfall has been 400 to 600 percent above average, resulting in floods, heavy snowfall, road closures, and evacuations. What those traveling to and through the state should know.
January 10, 2023 04:43 PM
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Michelle Baran
Food + Drink
California’s Best Wine Regions: Where to Stay and What to Drink
Whether you’re in world famous Sonoma or a lesser-known Central Coast spot, there’s a vineyard and a glass of something good for you.
April 26, 2023 03:21 PM
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Kristin Braswell
Outdoor Adventure
The Crowd-Free California Redwoods Trip That Everyone Should Take Once
After a recent trip to the redwoods, Afar cofounder Greg Sullivan shares why this slice of Northern California is unlike anywhere else he’s traveled.
September 15, 2025 10:16 AM
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Greg Sullivan
Weekend Getaways
This Coastal California Getaway Is the Big Sur You Haven’t Heard of . . . Yet
While the Mendocino Complex Fire ravaged parts of California, this transporting Mendocino coastal community was untouched, affording visitors a step-back-in-time retreat to get away from it all.
October 11, 2018 07:30 PM
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Susannah Chen
Outdoor Adventure
These Are the 18 California National Forests Closed Due to Wildfires
The U.S. Forest Service issued an order to temporarily close all of the state’s national forests until mid-September.
September 2, 2021 09:27 PM
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Michelle Baran
Outdoor Adventure
Think New England Is the Only Place for Fall Foliage? Try California
We’re not knocking the Northeast’s fall colors—but the third-largest state has some prime places for vibrant leaves as well.
October 2, 2023 12:13 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Food + Drink
These 5 U.S. Wine Regions Will Make You Swear You’re in France
Fall is the perfect time to visit rolling-hill vineyards and award-winning wineries, from the Willamette Valley to the Finger Lakes.
September 19, 2025 12:06 PM
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Justin Goldman
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
What You Need to Know Before Winetasting in Napa Valley
What to expect, where to go, and how to get around on your next visit to California’s wine capital
May 16, 2022 08:50 PM
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Matt Villano
Outdoor Adventure
The 15 Best State Parks in California You Need to Visit
Sometimes it feels as though the Golden State is one vast parkland. Where to peer into tide pools, hike the coast, and get your redwood on.
May 12, 2022 09:55 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Road Trips
The 14 Most Scenic Drives in the United States
A change of scene is as good as a rest.
August 31, 2023 02:00 PM
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Tim Chester
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
California’s Undersung Wine Region, Monterey County
A glass-by-glass guide to investigating two AVAs in this laid-back wine region.
July 20, 2022 09:46 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
19 Essential Wineries & Tasting Rooms to Visit in Sonoma County, California
Sip, eat, and hike among the vines while getting to know this vast and varied wine region.
September 27, 2024 04:02 PM
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Jessie Beck
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Experience Northern California Wine Country in Style
Explore Sonoma and Napa with one of these unique tours.
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Weekend Getaways
The Best Weekend Getaways in the United States
There’s never been a better time to explore close to home.
February 20, 2019 10:53 AM
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Julia Cosgrove
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