Plan a first trip to Morro Bay with a relaxed 2-day itinerary for the Embarcadero, Morro Rock, estuary and nearby coast, plus family, mobility, parking and lodging advice.
Plan 2 days in Pismo Beach with beach time, the pier, coastal walks, dunes, seasonal monarch butterflies, family tips, parking, where to stay and nearby road-trip stops.
Plan a first visit to Solvang with a relaxed 2-day itinerary, Danish architecture, Santa Ynez Valley wine country, family ideas, parking, food and where to stay.
Plan a first visit to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park from Borrego Springs with a realistic 2-day itinerary, desert driving, hikes, seasonal closures, family and safety advice.
Plan a first trip to Julian, California with a realistic 1- or 2-day itinerary, apple season advice, Gold Rush history, nearby hikes, family tips, parking and where to stay.
Plan a first visit to Temecula with a relaxed 2-day itinerary for Wine Country and Old Town, plus transportation, family options, tasting strategy, budget and where to stay.
Plan a first trip to Lake Arrowhead with practical advice on the private lake, Lake Arrowhead Village, mountain driving, family activities, where to stay and how long to visit.
Plan a first trip to Big Bear Lake with a realistic 2-day itinerary, seasonal advice, lake and village ideas, winter driving tips, family guidance and where to stay.
Explore Oakland and Berkeley in 3 days with BART, Lake Merritt, Jack London Square, UC Berkeley, Telegraph Avenue, food, family tips, accessibility and where to stay.
Plan 2 days in San Jose with downtown, The Tech Interactive, San Pedro Square, Winchester Mystery House, family ideas, transport, neighborhoods and where to stay.