California – ViaTravelers

15 Best Hotels & Rentals In La Jolla, California

Kyle Kroeger — Fri, 05 May 2023 12:30:00 +0000

For seven windswept miles, the beautiful San Diego community of La Jolla hugs the Pacific Coast. Rugged hills, pine trees, and sandstone cliffs cradle this unique seaside village of luxury hotels, surf shops, and spectacular sunsets.

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Where To Stay In Los Angeles: 12 Best Areas & Neighborhoods

Kyle Kroeger — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:30:00 +0000

Modern-day Los Angeles is famous for movie stars, Hollywood, and taco trucks. It’s also one of the most sprawling metropolises to visit when you want to fill your days with unique experiences and legendary tourist sites.

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19 Best Restaurants in Santa Barbara

Kyle Kroeger — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +0000

Located on the central California coast, Santa Barbara is a destination for everyone. With its Mediterranean architecture, rich Spanish heritage, endless outdoor activities, and world-class wineries, it’s no surprise why Santa Barbara is so popular. However, the culinary scene has erupted in this area the past decade, with Michelin-star restaurants and other award-winning establishments entering the picture.

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16 Fun & Best Things to Do in Lodi, California

Kyle Kroeger — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +0000

Lodi is a special place, and those wanting to experience wine country at its finest will discover the adventure waiting for them here. Nestled between the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the San Francisco Bay, Lodi is home to over 85 boutique wineries and is known as the Zinfandel Capital of the World.

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Where To Stay In San Diego: 10 Best Areas & Neighborhoods

Amanda Finn — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 13:30:00 +0000

A shimmering city on the ocean, San Diego is a refreshing stop for any traveler. Though far less glamorous than its neighbor to the North, San Diego has just as much to offer even if it doesn’t have a giant name sign. Each of the city’s seventeen neighborhoods offers something intrinsically different, providing travelers with something new to experience upon every visit.

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Where To Stay In San Francisco: 14 Best Areas & Neighborhoods

Brittney Liu — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:30:00 +0000

Any California traveler will find themself visiting San Francisco soon enough. As one of the three major cities in the Bay Area with an airport that connects to almost every corner of the world, this massive metropolis is a busy place. This is the main gateway to northern California and all the beautiful sights it has to offer.

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19 Fun & Best Things to Do on Catalina Island

Kyle Kroeger — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:30:00 +0000

Located off the coast of Southern California, Santa Catalina Island (usually shortened to Catalina Island) is a fantastic destination for scuba diving, wildlife viewing, shopping, and relaxation. This 22-mile-long island is the southernmost island of California’s Channel Islands. If you only want to spend the day on Catalina Island, it’s a short one-hour trip via high-speed ferry from cities like Newport Beach, San Pedro, and Long Beach.

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16 Best Vacation Rentals in California

Kyle Kroeger — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:30:00 +0000

California is the one state where you can plan a quiet getaway to the mountains, go on a ski adventure on a snowy mountaintop, and enjoy a cool breeze as you sit on a sandy beach all in one vacation. Whether you’re planning a California road trip or you’re a California native, there are plenty of places to visit, including Palm Springs, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Santa Rosa.

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9 Best National Parks in California

Woodrow Matthews — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:30:00 +0000

With nine national parks, the beautiful state of California has more than any other in the nation – a fact far too overshadowed by the glamor of Hollywood and the magic of Disneyland. The city lights and culinary delights of places like Los Angeles and San Francisco are great, but California’s national parks are home to some of the most intriguing natural beauty you can find on the west coast and beyond.

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Where to Stay in Big Bear: 7 Best Areas & Neighborhoods

James Oliver — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:30:00 +0000

Big Bear Lake, a small city in San Bernardino County, is one of the prominent tourist destinations in Southern California. The town lies on the banks of its namesake Big Bear Lake, renowned for its gorgeous turquoise color and the backdrop of the picturesque San Bernardino Mountains. The town is also neighbored by a few charming, unincorporated settlements, including Fawnskin, Moonridge, Sugarloaf, and (to make things extra confusing) Big Bear City.

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