Practical city guides for Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and other California destinations.
Plan a first San Diego trip with a realistic 3-day itinerary, the best areas to stay, beaches, Balboa Park, La Jolla, transport tips and family advice.
Plan three practical days in San Francisco with neighborhoods, waterfront sights, transport tips, hills, Golden Gate views and a realistic first-time pace.
A practical Los Angeles guide for first-time visitors, with the best areas to stay, realistic daily plans, transport choices, beaches and common mistakes.
Plan a first Palm Springs trip with the best season, a realistic 2-day itinerary, where to stay, desert heat advice, architecture, canyons and Joshua Tree options.
Plan a relaxed first trip to Santa Barbara with a realistic 2-day itinerary, the best areas to stay, beaches, State Street, the Mission and car-free options.
Discover Anaheim beyond Disneyland with a practical 2-day plan for the Packing District, sports, food, neighborhoods, where to stay and Orange County day trips.
Plan two days in San Luis Obispo with downtown, the Mission, Thursday Farmers’ Market, nearby beaches, hiking, where to stay and a smarter Highway 1 route.
Plan two practical days in Sacramento with the State Capitol, Old Sacramento, Midtown, museums, riverfront time, where to stay and easy Northern California combinations.
Plan two days in Laguna Beach with realistic parking and trolley advice, the best coastal areas, art and tide-pool stops, family tips and where to stay.
Plan two days in Santa Monica with the pier, beach, walkable neighborhoods, transport to Los Angeles, family advice and the best areas to stay without overdriving.