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Looking for a family getaway that's great for teens? ☀️ Check out this road trip from Carmel-by-the-Sea to San Francisco. 🚘 spr.ly/6011BG9NTz

Our Teens Had No Time for a ‘Slow Summer’—Then We Escaped to California

Between two working parents and two busy teens, we had very little downtime this summer, but our visit to California definitely made up for it.

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Visit the best small beach town in the U.S. for 2026: Pismo Beach, a classic California surfside community with new dining, better-than-ever shopping, and a stunning new cliffside hotel. 🏖️ Read more in @TravelLeisure. spr.ly/6018BGVxdy

America’s Best Small Beach Town of 2026 Is a California Gem With Old-school Charm and a New...

Pismo Beach maintains its classic coastal California feel, now with new dining, shopping, and a stunning cliffside hotel.

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Experience Southern California’s wine country in Temecula, a diverse gem of a city that's home to nearly 50 wineries—many with a distinctly European vibe. 🍷 Read more in @VogueMagazine. 🍇 spr.ly/6011BGr8iF

This Underrated California Wine Country Will Transport You Straight to Europe

Want the feel of an Italian or Spanish vineyard vacation, without actually traveling across the Atlantic? Head to Temecula Valley Wine Country.

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This family-run pie shop in Auburn won the Readers' Choice Award from USA Today for Best Pie Shop. 🥧 Read more about Ikeda's. 🍎⬇️ spr.ly/6010BGBfZG

Ikeda's: 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards

The "orchard-to-fork" market-bakery just off I-80 showcases Northern California's agricultural bounty through impossibly fresh fruit pies, cobblers, and cream pies. What began as a simple fruit stand...

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Learn why Sausalito is a must-visit town in Northern California. 🌁 spr.ly/6017B1QAv5

This Charming Town Is Known as ‘California’s Italian Riviera’—With Bay Views, Quirky Houseboats,...

Known as ‘California’s Italian Riviera,’ Sausalito offers waterfront dining, historic houseboats, and Marin Headlands hiking trails just north of San Francisco.

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Discover why 5 travel experts all picked California destinations for their long weekend trip. spr.ly/6017B1rtFc

We Asked 5 Travel Pros Where to Go for a Long Weekend in the U.S.—and They All Picked the Same State

Travel experts say these five California destinations—from coastal harbor towns to desert landscapes—are perfect for a long-weekend escape.

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Looking for a hotel with a rooftop pool that is also close to the ocean? 🌊 Check out Santa Monica Proper Hotel, named the best hotel in greater Los Angeles in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards. 📍@GoSantaMonica Learn more below. spr.ly/6010BEFzdj

This Hotel Was Voted No. 1 in Los Angeles—With Easy Beach Access, a Celeb-loved Spa, and the Only...

Here’s what it’s like to stay at the luxurious Santa Monica Proper Hotel, named the best hotel in greater Los Angeles in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards.

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If you love surfing and quiet beach towns, add San Clemente to your travel bucket list. 🌴 Learn more about it ⬇️ spr.ly/6015BEFzMl

This Quiet SoCal Beach Town Is a Must-visit for Surfing, Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture, and...

San Clemente is a charming Southern California beach town in Orange County with surf culture, Spanish architecture, scenic trails, and oceanfront dining.

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Looking for a spa treatment that goes beyond typical massages and facials? 💆‍♀️ Use this guide to find quirky and distinctive wellness destinations and treatments around the Golden State. ⬇️ spr.ly/6013BEacjl

Not Your Average Spa Day: 7 of California’s Most Unique Wellness Resorts

The standard spa is engineered to dispense pure physical luxury, of course. But what happens when every self-care destination starts to look and feel the same; when each treatment becomes a regurgi...

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Taste delicious smokehouse-style tacos at Streetzlan, a family-owned smokehouse taqueria in Elk Grove that recently gained fame by being featured on Guy Fieri's Food Network show, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives." 🌮 Read more ⬇️ spr.ly/6012BEa4S8

Elk Grove taqueria gains popularity after being featured on Guy Fieri's show

Streetzlan, a family-owned taqueria in Elk Grove, is seeing a surge in customers after being highlighted on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives."

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This Sonoma County luxury hotel was just named the No. 1 resort in the continental United States and the best resort in California in the Travel + Leisure 2026 World’s Best Awards. Read more about Appellation Healdsburg. ⬇️ spr.ly/6016BEbNIE

Open less than a year, Appellation Healdsburg is named the country's top resort

The Sonoma County hotel is co-owned by a big-name chef.

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Planning a trip to Big Sur this summer? 🌊 Check out this must-do itinerary. spr.ly/6012BEbmbE

This New California Road Trip Lets You Experience Big Sur Through One Unexpected Sense

The new journey complements Brooklyn fragrance house D.S. & Durga’s Big Sur After Rain line.

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Calling all California locals! If @freddyla7 comes to California what is the first Golden State dish he should try?
57% 🍔 An In-N-Out Burger
14% 🌮 Fish tacos in San Diego
25% 🌯 A Mission-style burrito
4% 🥑 Avocado Toast
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The world’s largest sporting event kicks off this weekend in California! ⚽ The Golden State is hosting 14 World Cup matches at two premier sports stadiums: SoFi Stadium and Levi's Stadium. 🥅 Save this post for easy access to all the details!
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Los Angeles is a dream destination for any foodie. Check out this round-up of the best places to eat in L.A. right now. bit.ly/4u2rHck

The best places to eat in Los Angeles right now - Lonely Planet

In LA, meals are a chance to try something innovative, check out a new part of town or go somewhere iconic. Do it all with our guide on the best places to eat.

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Always wanted to take a trip along Highway 1 but don't know where to start? 🚗 Check out the ins-and-outs of a drive on this famous highway. bit.ly/4vbu8dI

Your Summer Road Trip Up the California Coast Just Got Easier — Here's What Travelers Need to Know

The 656-mile Highway 1/Pacific Coast Highway route is the bucket list drive Americans are actually planning this year. Here's what travelers should know.

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Take the ultimate Northern California road trip from Lake Tahoe to @OnlyInSF via Yosemite. 🏞️ Plan your trip: bit.ly/4dEJ6ls 📷 suddenlysee on IG
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South Korean boy band BTS loved this Bay Area pizza restaurant so much they ate there three times! 🍕 bit.ly/4wOHpL7

BTS ate this Redwood City pizza three times while in town for Stanford shows

The K-pop group's leader also dined at a small San Jose ramen restaurant.

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Consider your Central Coast dining itinerary sorted. 🍇🍽️ @SantaBarbara and Montecito are welcoming an incredible wave of new restaurants this year. From coastal casual to upscale dining, here are the most anticipated openings of 2026 from @Eater. bit.ly/42L1BQ4

The Most Anticipated Santa Barbara Restaurant Openings for 2026

Meet the chefs and operators making Santa Barbara one of California’s most compelling food cities

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Save big on Disney cruise vacations with this guide to discounts on fall and winter warm-destination sailings: bit.ly/4n7T5nF 🛳️ 📷 disneywithashlee on IG
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