California

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Some Oakland nicknames, like O-Town, are shorthand for the original name Some Oakland nicknames, like O-Town, are shorthand for the original name
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Our California Travel Guides

Places Within California

 
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Bakersfield
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Berkeley
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Chula Vista
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Death Valley National Park
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Fresno
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Fullerton
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Idyllwild
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Long Beach
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Los Angeles
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Modesto
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Moreno Valley
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Napa
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Oakland
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Ontario
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Oxnard
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Palm Springs
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Redwood National and State Parks
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Riverside
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Sacramento
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San Bernardino
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San Diego
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San Francisco
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San Jose
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Santa Barbara
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Santa Clarita
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Santa Rosa
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Sequoia National Park
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Stockton
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Yosemite National Park

Recent California Travel Guides

 
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San Jose, California, United States
12 San Jose Nicknames and the Stories Behind Them

By Alli Sewell

  • 12 nicknames
A coastal city with buildings and trees next to the ocean under a blue sky
Long Beach, California, United States
7 Long Beach Nicknames That Will Surprise You

By Alli Sewell

  • 7 nicknames
An aerial shot of a city of skyscrapers and buildings
Oakland, California, United States
9 Oakland Nicknames and the Reasons for Them

By Lauren Kendrick

  • 9 nicknames
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San Diego, California, United States
7 San Diego Nicknames That Will Surprise You

By Audrey Wilson

  • 7 nicknames
A city skyline near a body of water on a sunny day
San Francisco, California, United States
10 Nicknames for San Francisco and the Stories Behind Them

By Rebecca Low

  • 10 nicknames
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Los Angeles, California, United States
17 Los Angeles Nicknames That You Should Know

By Rebecca Low

  • 17 nicknames
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Idyllwild, California, United States
Where to Stay in Idyllwild, CA - 3 Best Areas & Places

By Jonathan Davis

  • 3 places to stay
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California, United States
15 Nicknames for California That Will Surprise You

By Lauren Kendrick

  • 15 nicknames
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Death Valley National Park, California, United States
Where to Stay in Death Valley - 10 Best Areas

By Catrina Guenther

  • 10 places to stay
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California, United States
50 Interesting & Fun Facts About California State

By Sarah Hartness

  • 50 facts
There are numerous fun things to do on the Central Coast of California
Central Coast, California, United States
12 Things to Do on the Central Coast of California

By Alli Sewell

  • 12 things to do
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Berkeley, California, United States
Top 17 Best Outdoor Activities in Berkeley, CA

By Kirke Männik

  • 17 things to do
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Berkeley, California, United States
The 15 Best Parks in Berkeley, CA

By Ann Chang

  • 15 parks
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Santa Barbara, California, United States
20 Fun & Unique Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California

By William Stanto

  • 20 things to do
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Sacramento, California, United States
15 Sacramento Landmarks That Can't Be Missed

By Alli Sewell

  • 15 landmarks
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San Francisco, California, United States
15 San Francisco Landmarks You Must See

By Ann Chang

  • 15 landmarks
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Palm Springs, California, United States
15 Landmarks in Palm Springs, California, to Visit

By Alli Sewell

  • 15 landmarks
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Long Beach, California, United States
14 Long Beach Landmarks You Should Visit

By Audrey Wilson

  • 14 landmarks

California Things to Do

 
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San Diego, California, United States
20 Best Things to Do in San Diego at Night

By Andrew Sayles

  • 20 things to do
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Long Beach, California, United States
20 Fun Free Things to Do in Long Beach, CA

By Alli Sewell

  • 20 things to do
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Napa, California, United States
20 Fun Things to Do in Napa With Kids

By Alli Sewell

  • 20 things to do
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One of the fun things to do in Orange County, California, is visiting Balboa Island
California, United States
48 Fun Things to Do in Orange County, California

By Alli Sewell

  • 48 things to do
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San Diego, California, United States
35 Unique Things to Do in San Diego, CA

By Alli Sewell

  • 35 things to do
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One of the fun things to do in Santa Clarita, CA, is walking the Santa Clarita Trails
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Santa Clarita, California, United States
35 Fun Things to Do in Santa Clarita, CA

By Alli Sewell

  • 35 things to do
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Chula Vista, California, United States
30 Fun Things to Do in Chula Vista, CA

By Alli Sewell

  • 30 things to do
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Bakersfield, California, United States
30 Fun Things to Do in Bakersfield, California

By Alli Sewell

  • 30 things to do
Going to Mount Diablo is one of the fun things to do in Stockton, CA
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A red suspension bridge over a bay with a small beach with sand and rocks in front
Stockton, California, United States
25 Fun Things to Do in Stockton, CA

By Alli Sewell

  • 25 things to do
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A brick building with a red sign that says "Portillo's Hotdogs"
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Moreno Valley, California, United States
35 Fun Things to Do in Moreno Valley, CA

By Alli Sewell

  • 35 things to do
Fun things to do in Santa Rosa, CA, include going to Santa Rosa Reservoir
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Santa Rosa, California, United States
35 Fun Things to Do in Santa Rosa, CA

By Alli Sewell

  • 35 things to do
There are many fun things to do in Modesto, CA
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Modesto, California, United States
35 Fun Things to Do in Modesto, CA

By Alli Sewell

  • 35 things to do
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One of the fun things to do in Ontario, California, is going to San Antonio Winery
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Ontario, California, United States
30 Fun Things to Do in Ontario, California

By Alli Sewell

  • 30 things to do
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Oxnard, California, United States
25 Fun Things to Do in Oxnard, California

By Alli Sewell

  • 25 things to do
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Fullerton, California, United States
30 Fun Things to Do in Fullerton, CA

By Alli Sewell

  • 30 things to do
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One of the fun things to do in San Bernardino, CA, is visiting the first McDonald's
San Bernardino, California, United States
30 Fun Things to Do in San Bernardino County (& Around)

By Alli Sewell

  • 30 things to do
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A helicopter over Lake Tahoe is one of the things to do in Lake Tahoe in the winter
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California, United States
15 Fun Things to Do in Lake Tahoe in the Winter

By Rasika

  • 15 things to do
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One of the fun things to do in Orange County at night is Dana Point Harbor
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California, United States
15 Fun Things to Do in Orange County at Night

By Rachle Morgan

  • 15 things to do

California Landmarks

 
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Fresno, California, United States
15 Fresno Landmarks You Shouldn't Miss

By Gabrielle T

  • 15 landmarks
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San Jose, California, United States
15 San Jose Landmarks You Should See

By Gabrielle T

  • 15 landmarks
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Oakland, California, United States
15 Landmarks in Oakland to Visit

By Gabrielle T

  • 15 landmarks
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California, United States
30 Famous California Landmarks You Must See

By Lauren Kendrick

  • 30 landmarks
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Los Angeles, California, United States
15 Famous Los Angeles Landmarks You Must Visit

By Ann Chang

  • 15 landmarks
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San Diego, California, United States
15 Famous Landmarks in San Diego, California Not to Miss

By Ann Chang

  • 15 landmarks

California Date Ideas

 
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San Jose, California, United States
25 Fun Things to Do in San Jose for Couples (California)

By Alli Sewell

  • 25 date ideas
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Fresno, California, United States
36 Fun Things to Do in Fresno for Couples

By Alli Sewell

  • 36 date ideas
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Riverside, California, United States
20 Fun Date Ideas in Riverside, CA

By Alli Sewell

  • 20 date ideas
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Oakland, California, United States
25 Fun Oakland Date Ideas to Wow Your Partner

By Alli Sewell

  • 25 date ideas
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Sacramento, California, United States
35 Fun Date Ideas in Sacramento, CA

By Alli Sewell

  • 35 date ideas
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Long Beach, California, United States
35 Long Beach Date Ideas to Impress Your Other Half

By Alli Sewell

  • 35 date ideas
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Los Angeles, California, United States
35 Fun Los Angeles Date Ideas To Try at Least Once

By Alli Sewell

  • 35 date ideas
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San Francisco, California, United States
36 Fun San Francisco Date Ideas

By Alli Sewell

  • 36 date ideas
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San Diego, California, United States
35 Fun San Diego Date Ideas That Will Impress Your Partner

By Alli Sewell

  • 35 date ideas
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California, United States
35 Fun Date Ideas in Orange County, California

By Rachle Morgan

  • 35 date ideas

California Authors

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