Save this for your next Big Sur trip!
Damage at two spots on Highway 1 currently limits access
@BigSurCC
. Learn more:
Please check for the latest updates at such dependable sources as the
@SeeMonterey
and
@CaltransHQ
.
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On May 27th, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opened! 🌉 Since then, this California icon has welcomed travelers crossing the San Francisco Bay.
Learn more about this historic bridge:
📍
@OnlyInSF
📷 aidanfeuer on IG
Happy California Poppy Day! Each year on April 6th, the state flower is honored as the little cups of gold pop up across the Golden State! 🧡 They can be seen covering hillsides, meadows, and even parts of the Mojave desert.
📍
@nowdiscoverie
📷 dianarae__ on IG
Happy California Poppy Day! 🌼 Today honors these orange wildflowers, and now through May, you can see them blooming at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve in Lancaster. 🏵️
📷 euniceohphotography on IG
#VisitCalifornia
#Poppies
#Wildflowers
Nothing quite like an ice skating sesh in front of the famous
@delcoronado
in
@VisitSanDiego
(followed by s'mores on the beach, obviously) ⛸
📷 : sandiegomag
We had the pleasure of hosting Blake Anderson, aka
@UncleBlazer
, on our recent episode of the California Now Podcast. The co-creator of
@WorkaholicsCC
shares stories from the show and his love of Mexican food. 🌮
Listen in:
Today is the first day of
#NationalParkWeek
and we are starting off strong with California’s first National Park,
@sequoiakingsnps
, founded in 1890! 🌲
Read more about things to do when you visit:
📷 avecnicole on IG
#DidYouKnow
the Hollywood Sign is turning 100 years old this year? 🎉 Built in 1923, this
@DiscoverLA
icon has withstood the test of time, welcoming all to the City of Angels.
Have you seen the Hollywood Sign in person?
📷 jobs.lhw on IG
#Hollywood
#California
#Travel
Happy
#NationalRoadTripDay
! 🚘 Take the scenic route and explore all the hidden wonders of California. Find your ultimate road trip in the new 2023 California Road Trips guide:
📍
@VisitMarin
📷 daydreamwithanna on IG
Did you hear that snow is still falling at
@MammothMountain
?! Check out these shots from over the weekend. We're going to be skiing until at least July 7!
#VisitCalifornia
Today's the day! Highway 1 has officially reopened, and it's better than ever! Share your favorite pictures or videos from a past Highway 1 trip!
#DriveHWY1
📷: Joe Johnson / Associated Press &
@chrisburkard
Happy 125th birthday to the
@ferry_building
! 🎉 This
@OnlyInSF
icon first welcomed visitors to the City by the Bay in 1898, and today is known for its vendors offering local goods like freshly made sourdough and craft beer. 🍻
📷 fitzsimonsphotography on IG
This post is our love letter to wildflowers. 💌
Looking for where and how to enjoy blooms responsibly this spring? Read more:
📍Diamond Valley Lake,
@nowdiscoverie
📷 katharinamworringer on IG
Sometimes you just need to take comfort in the little things. Like this incredible light show at Sunset Cliffs in
@VisitSanDiego
, courtesy of mother nature. What are the little things you feel grateful for?
📷:
@rogerdodgerz33
#DidYouKnow
this perfectly aligned
#LaJolla
sunset happens only a couple times a year—typically in May and August? 🤯
📍Scripps Pier, La Jolla
@VisitSanDiego
📷 jananewmanphoto on IG
While La Jolla is a part of
@visitsandiego
, it feels like its own destination. Surfing, kayaking, having tall waves crash into the windows as you dine...This city fave has got something for you.
#CatchtheWinterWave
in La Jolla this season!
📷: @ athletchic
Don't miss the opportunity to see the kaleidoscopic flower show this spring! 🌼🌸🌺
Read about how to enjoy wildflowers in California:
📍
@VisitSLOCAL
📷 samantha_lindberg on IG
Celebrate the 133rd birthday of
@YosemiteNPS
with breathtaking autumn views. 🍁 Yosemite became the first national park in the United States on October 1, 1890. 🏞️
📍
@YosemiteNation
📷 huntrex_ on IG
Earth Day is right around the corner! 🌎
Learn how you can make a positive impact on your next trip to California with
@kindtraveler
:
📍Humboldt County
📷 jake.myhre on IG
Behold the majesty of the Lone Cypress Tree in Monterey. 🌳 Standing strong for more than 280 years, this iconic landmark has become a symbol of resilience and beauty.
📍
@SeeMonterey
📷 evansworldtour on IG
Officially designated as a national park in 1940, Kings Canyon National Park is known for its jagged mountains and stunning High Sierra hiking trails. ⛰️
Learn more about
@SequoiaKingsNPS
:
📷 billydekom on IG
Yes or no: Do you think fairies live here? 🧚
The magical forests of Humboldt County are something you have to see to believe! ✨
Read more about how to explore California’s redwood coast:
📷 trevormcbroom on IG
Happy 150th anniversary to cable cars in
@OnlyInSF
!
Since 1873, cable cars have been a fun and reliable way to explore the city. Celebrate these legends by hopping on one during your next trip to San Francisco. 🚃
📷 loveletterstosf_ on IG
Happy
#CaliforniaStateParksWeek
! ⛰️ California has 280 state parks... more than any other state in America! Find your new favorite in our California State Parks: An A to Z Guide:
📍Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
📷 wyaderek on IG
Hellooooo
@VisitSanDiego
! 😎 Take a road trip down south to experience San Diego’s big-city attractions, amazing beaches, desert landscapes, and mountains—all within driving distance.
Plan your road trip:
📷 seandiaz on IG
.
@NatGeoChannel
and
@visitsandiego
have teamed up to bring you their miniseries, City of Adventure: San Diego! Check out all that San Diego and Balboa Park have to offer!
Looking to relax and recharge? We’ve rounded up soothing wellness experiences across California—from surf lessons in
@VisitSanDiego
to healing hot springs in
@VisitGreaterPS
. 🌊
Read more:
📷 chasingsocalphotos on IG
CA Visitor’s Guide cover star
@ayeshacurry
founded
#SweetJuly
, an
#Oakland
retail store/cafe. Along with Sweet July products, you’ll also find items from Black-owned brands & local makers.
#BlackBusinessMonth
📷 WILLIAMS & HIRAKAWA/AUGUST, Sweet July
Did you know that giant sequoia trees are the largest trees by volume in the world? 🌲 These beauties tower over living creatures, reaching heights of 250 to 300 feet tall. 😮
📍
@SequoiaKingsNPS
📷 the.solofoto on IG
Tag a friend you’d cruise Highway 1 with! 👯
Get inspired to plan your ultimate road trip with the 2023 California Road Trips guide:
📍
@VisitCarmel
📷 dgsc on IG
Happy
#WorldOceanDay
! 🌊 It's a day to honor and appreciate the ocean and help inspire its preservation for generations to come. With more than 840 miles of coastline, California’s love for the Pacific is huge! ⛵
📍
@SantaBarbara
📷 hakim_yaici on IG
Did you know bioluminescent plankton can cause waves to glow bright blue? 🤯 💙 Read more about this rare phenomenon spotted last week in
@HBSurfCityUSA
:
📷 traveling_ron on IG
Hey now, hey now, this is what dreams are made of! ✨ Where do you dream of traveling to in California?
Plan your trip to the Golden State:
📍Meeks Bay, between
@TahoeNorth
and
@Visit_LakeTahoe
📷 fitzsimonsphotography on IG
#NTTW
#CATourism
Did you miss us? We sure missed you! And as of June 15, we’re ready to welcome you back to California with open arms. What are you most excited to do or see in California?
#VisitCalifornia
#AllDreamsWelcome
Image: spencerwuwu
Explore the great outdoors of Northern California this summer.
@LonelyPlanet
has put together the ultimate road trip to explore
@ShastaCascade
,
@TheNorthCoastCA
, and more! 🌲
Find the full itinerary here:
📷 andrewoptics on IG