California Travel News

Welcome to California Travel News, your trusted source for the latest news, travel insights, and destination updates from across the Golden State. We cover tourism, hotels, airlines, airports, national and state parks, beaches, road trips, attractions, cruises, hospitality, and the trends shaping travel throughout California.

From new attractions and hotel openings to airline routes, seasonal travel trends, tourism initiatives, outdoor recreation, and visitor experiences, our reporting keeps travelers informed about the places and developments that make California one of the world's most popular travel destinations. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, business trip, family vacation, or scenic road trip, California Travel News delivers timely coverage and expert analysis to help you discover more of California.

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Early snow arrived this week as California ski resorts prepare to open - Yahoo
Oct 23, 2026 | 20:05 pm
Early snow arrived this week as California ski resorts prepare to open Yahoo
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This Forgotten Mill in California Has an Eerie Backstory - Yahoo
Oct 23, 2026 | 19:04 pm
This Forgotten Mill in California Has an Eerie Backstory Yahoo
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This California Airbnb Near Big Bear Lake Has an Axe in the Bathroom Door - Yahoo
Oct 23, 2026 | 17:02 pm
This California Airbnb Near Big Bear Lake Has an Axe in the Bathroom Door Yahoo
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Hearst Castle, one of California's premier landmarks, is struggling to recover its visitors - Yahoo
Oct 23, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Hearst Castle, one of California's premier landmarks, is struggling to recover its visitors Yahoo
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'America's Friendliest City' Is A Coastal California Hub With Beautiful Beaches And Family Fun - Yahoo
Oct 22, 2026 | 22:30 pm
'America's Friendliest City' Is A Coastal California Hub With Beautiful Beaches And Family Fun Yahoo
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This California Getaway Is Expedia’s No. 1 Destination for 2027 - Men's Journal
Oct 22, 2026 | 17:08 pm
This California Getaway Is Expedia’s No. 1 Destination for 2027 Men's Journal
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Seeking Nirvana With Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak - Condé Nast Traveler
Oct 22, 2026 | 14:30 pm
Seeking Nirvana With Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak Condé Nast Traveler
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Forget Yosemite, visit California's lesser-known park with giant sequoia groves and forest trails
Oct 22, 2026 | 09:00 am
Skip the crowds at Yosemite and visit this California state park instead, with trails that wander among enormous sequoias that are more than 1,000 years old.
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California Highway Patrol issues travel warning amid Bakersfield rain, flood watch - KGET.com
Oct 21, 2026 | 21:41 pm
California Highway Patrol issues travel warning amid Bakersfield rain, flood watch KGET.com
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Only 5 U.S. Destinations Made National Geographic’s 2027 Travel List — See Where They Are - People.com
Oct 21, 2026 | 18:32 pm
Only 5 U.S. Destinations Made National Geographic’s 2027 Travel List — See Where They Are People.com
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America's Loudest State Isn't New York Or California - Yahoo
Oct 21, 2026 | 17:25 pm
America's Loudest State Isn't New York Or California Yahoo
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Expedia’s top travel destination for 2027 is this stunning California mountain escape - Time Out Worldwide
Oct 20, 2026 | 22:07 pm
Expedia’s top travel destination for 2027 is this stunning California mountain escape Time Out Worldwide
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News | Flying taxis take to Northern California skies as electric air travel nears reality - CoStar
Oct 20, 2026 | 19:16 pm
News | Flying taxis take to Northern California skies as electric air travel nears reality CoStar
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This Southern California Wine Region Is an Affordable Alternative to Napa and Sonoma, With 47 Wineries - AOL.com
Oct 20, 2026 | 18:00 pm
This Southern California Wine Region Is an Affordable Alternative to Napa and Sonoma, With 47 Wineries AOL.com
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How to Drive California's Highway 1 Now That Big Sur Has Reopened - National Geographic
Oct 20, 2026 | 14:59 pm
How to Drive California's Highway 1 Now That Big Sur Has Reopened National Geographic
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Time Travel Through Monterey County: A Century of History and Heritage - Atlas Obscura
Oct 16, 2026 | 20:13 pm
Time Travel Through Monterey County: A Century of History and Heritage Atlas Obscura
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4 Ways to Experience Southern California with Hilton - American Express
Oct 14, 2026 | 18:12 pm
4 Ways to Experience Southern California with Hilton American Express
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Watch: How Baja California Offers Travelers Many Destinations in One - TravelPulse
Oct 14, 2026 | 15:20 pm
Watch: How Baja California Offers Travelers Many Destinations in One TravelPulse
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High-speed rail board limits CEO contract authority after $600,000 travel scandal - KPBS
Oct 13, 2026 | 17:47 pm
High-speed rail board limits CEO contract authority after $600,000 travel scandal KPBS
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This Scenic Road Trip Extends From California to Canada, Passing Through Mountains, Deserts, and Quiet Hamlets - Travel + Leisure
Oct 13, 2026 | 07:00 am
This Scenic Road Trip Extends From California to Canada, Passing Through Mountains, Deserts, and Quiet Hamlets Travel + Leisure
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Watch: How Baja California Offers Travelers Many Destinations in One - Travel Weekly
Oct 13, 2026 | 07:00 am
Watch: How Baja California Offers Travelers Many Destinations in One Travel Weekly
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After nightclub and gym rides on the public dime, California high-speed rail board reins in its CEO - CalMatters
Oct 9, 2026 | 07:00 am
After nightclub and gym rides on the public dime, California high-speed rail board reins in its CEO CalMatters
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My favorite weekend getaway is a coastal spot in Southern California — and the $28 train ride there is half the fun - Yahoo
Oct 7, 2026 | 07:00 am
My favorite weekend getaway is a coastal spot in Southern California — and the $28 train ride there is half the fun Yahoo
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Everything you should do in California’s top national parks - Qantas
Oct 6, 2026 | 07:00 am
Everything you should do in California’s top national parks Qantas
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My favorite place in California is a tiny mountain town that's worth visiting in every season — also, its mayor is a dog - Yahoo
Oct 4, 2026 | 07:00 am
My favorite place in California is a tiny mountain town that's worth visiting in every season — also, its mayor is a dog Yahoo
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Baja California Sur Travel Update: Hurricane Polo Makes Landfall, Boat Trips Halted - Yahoo
Sep 30, 2026 | 07:00 am
Baja California Sur Travel Update: Hurricane Polo Makes Landfall, Boat Trips Halted Yahoo
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Buc-ee’s opens massive location near California border as cult-favorite convenience store pushes West - New York Post
Sep 28, 2026 | 07:00 am
Buc-ee’s opens massive location near California border as cult-favorite convenience store pushes West New York Post
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Travel Alert: Pacific Surfliner to Shut Down Popular California Train Route for 2 Days - edhat
Sep 28, 2026 | 07:00 am
Travel Alert: Pacific Surfliner to Shut Down Popular California Train Route for 2 Days edhat
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This Wine Country Drive Has Old-Growth Redwoods, Farmstead Cheese, and a 19th-Century Secret Language - Travel + Leisure
Sep 27, 2026 | 07:00 am
This Wine Country Drive Has Old-Growth Redwoods, Farmstead Cheese, and a 19th-Century Secret Language Travel + Leisure
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7 Wellness Towns in California for a Serene Lifestyle, With Gorgeous Scenery and Farm-to-table Dining - Travel + Leisure
Sep 25, 2026 | 07:00 am
7 Wellness Towns in California for a Serene Lifestyle, With Gorgeous Scenery and Farm-to-table Dining Travel + Leisure
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Avila Beach, California, Was Named the West Coast’s Best Hidden Gem - Travel + Leisure
Sep 24, 2026 | 07:00 am
Avila Beach, California, Was Named the West Coast’s Best Hidden Gem Travel + Leisure
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Planes, trucks and automobiles: Clemson faces ‘unique’ challenge vs. Cal travel logistics - Post and Courier
Sep 22, 2026 | 07:00 am
Planes, trucks and automobiles: Clemson faces ‘unique’ challenge vs. Cal travel logistics Post and Courier
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IG Report: High-Speed Rail paid out more than $1 million for travel - The Center Square
Sep 17, 2026 | 07:00 am
IG Report: High-Speed Rail paid out more than $1 million for travel The Center Square
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California rail authority reimbursed consultants for gym trips, premium flights report finds - KTLA
Sep 17, 2026 | 07:00 am
California rail authority reimbursed consultants for gym trips, premium flights report finds KTLA
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Report finds California High-Speed Rail consultants charged questionable travel expenses - ABC10
Sep 15, 2026 | 07:00 am
Report finds California High-Speed Rail consultants charged questionable travel expenses ABC10
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Report finds wasteful travel expenses for California High-Speed Rail consultants - FOX40 News
Sep 15, 2026 | 07:00 am
Report finds wasteful travel expenses for California High-Speed Rail consultants FOX40 News
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California high-speed rail consultants flew first-class, visited bars and a nightclub on taxpayers’ money - CalMatters
Sep 15, 2026 | 07:00 am
California high-speed rail consultants flew first-class, visited bars and a nightclub on taxpayers’ money CalMatters
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I thought I'd found my perfect home in California. After 5 years, I left it behind. - Business Insider
Sep 14, 2026 | 07:00 am
I thought I'd found my perfect home in California. After 5 years, I left it behind. Business Insider
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I’m a California Native, and This Is the Road Trip I Keep Coming Back to for Food, Wine, and Scenic Views - Travel + Leisure
Sep 10, 2026 | 07:00 am
I’m a California Native, and This Is the Road Trip I Keep Coming Back to for Food, Wine, and Scenic Views Travel + Leisure
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This Under-the-radar Northern California Destination Feels Like Lake Tahoe Before the Crowds - Travel + Leisure
Sep 8, 2026 | 07:00 am
This Under-the-radar Northern California Destination Feels Like Lake Tahoe Before the Crowds Travel + Leisure
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This California Road Trip Passes Gold Rush-era Towns, Gorgeous Landscapes, and One of America’s Most Iconic National Parks - Travel + Leisure
Sep 8, 2026 | 07:00 am
This California Road Trip Passes Gold Rush-era Towns, Gorgeous Landscapes, and One of America’s Most Iconic National Parks Travel + Leisure
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These 13 California destinations are splendid in the fall — and now’s the time to book a trip - Los Angeles Times
Sep 8, 2026 | 07:00 am
These 13 California destinations are splendid in the fall — and now’s the time to book a trip Los Angeles Times
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Here is a Labor Day weekend travel forecast for California - KCRA
Sep 4, 2026 | 07:00 am
Here is a Labor Day weekend travel forecast for California KCRA
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Busy roads, high gas prices forecast for Labor Day in CA. See best times to drive - Sacramento Bee
Sep 2, 2026 | 07:00 am
Busy roads, high gas prices forecast for Labor Day in CA. See best times to drive Sacramento Bee
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Caroline Beteta's retirement ends a historic era for Visit California - Travel Weekly
Aug 30, 2026 | 07:00 am
Caroline Beteta's retirement ends a historic era for Visit California Travel Weekly
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America’s best small beach town is in California, Travel + Leisure says - Sacramento Bee
Aug 30, 2026 | 07:00 am
America’s best small beach town is in California, Travel + Leisure says Sacramento Bee
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Saginaw parolee convicted of killing California travel nurse professes innocence at sentencing - MLive.com
Aug 24, 2026 | 07:00 am
Saginaw parolee convicted of killing California travel nurse professes innocence at sentencing MLive.com
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13 Best Small Towns to Visit in California, According to Locals and Experts
Aug 22, 2026 | 11:29 am
Coastal escapes like Carmel-by-the-Sea and Carpinteria charm with their ocean views and easygoing vibes. Healdsburg and Lodi are ideal for wine lovers looking for tasting rooms and vineyard views.
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This California city is an ‘up-and-coming’ travel destination. Here’s where to go - Modesto Bee
Aug 21, 2026 | 07:00 am
This California city is an ‘up-and-coming’ travel destination. Here’s where to go Modesto Bee
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America’s Best Small Beach Town of 2026 Is a California Gem With Old-school Charm and a New Cliffside Resort - Travel + Leisure
Aug 18, 2026 | 07:00 am
America’s Best Small Beach Town of 2026 Is a California Gem With Old-school Charm and a New Cliffside Resort Travel + Leisure
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