And finally, we looked for attractions with that ineffable "only in California" quality. Because what's a vacation without some local color? Ready to discover more hidden gems and expert travel tips?

In Northern California, outdoor lovers have their choice between nearly a dozen national forests, including the Mendocino, Six Rivers and Klamath national forests, to name a few. These forest ...

There are many resources available for finding roadside attractions in California, such as travel blogs, guidebooks, and online directories. Some popular websites for finding roadside attractions ...

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But the thing is, many tourist attractions are popular for a reason ... Balboa Park in San Diego, California No. 4: Smithsonian National Museum of History in Washington, D.C. No. 5: Times Square ...

Excited chatter broke out on the deck, and everyone (including me) clamoured to take photos. Sure, it’s a touristy thing to do, but isn’t it why we travel — to experience a new place in all its glory?

(Getty Images)| Situated in the remote desert of Southern California lies one of America's most unique roadside attractions ... Should you choose to visit, avoid summertime, which sees daytime ...

The Northern California coastal village Mendocino is a top tourist destination, known for its Victorian architecture, dramatic oceanfront bluffs and a cool climate that provides refuge from inland ...