California Travel Guide

California’s arts and culture extend beyond the walls of its world-class museums. Communities like Carmel-by-the-Sea, Idyllwild, and Laguna Beach showcase rich artistic heritage. Spanish missions shed light on California’s roots.

Celebrate the state’s music scene at festivals like Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival near Palm Springs, Monterey Jazz Festival on the Central Coast, and San Francisco’s Outside Lands. Experience diverse cultures in San Francisco’s Chinatown, or Mexican-influenced Old Town San Diego.

Step into the state’s iconic surf culture at Huntington Beach, aka Surf City, USA. Be dazzled by California’s movie-star magic, with top stars living and working in and around Hollywood.