Worth The Trip

Top contenders from the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off will be on view at a weekend-long fest.

The landmark is a spectacular and spectral favorite in the fall, thanks, in part, to its regal resident ghost.

The first Spooktacular tours at the Riverside landmark sold out faster than an owl flies; now new dates are available.

The Gondola Company is adding some seasonal flair to its romantic and scenic cruises.

Too cute: “Pumpkins in the Pines” is back at SkyPark at Santa’s Village, but only for a short spell.

That midcentury gem, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, is looking ahead to its first flakes of the season.

Hotels, museums, and animal parks are offering discounts or fun freebies for youngsters.

The annual whimsy is a spirited and potentially seedy tribute to the village’s big birthday month.

Hay there: Cambria, the Santa Ynez Valley, and Big Bear are all about the fanciful fall icons.

A Family Fun Day, a screening of “Treasure Island,” and other salty pursuits will raise the mast.

Peel out for Port Hueneme and enjoy a bevy of pie-eating contests, creamy treats, and live shows, too.

Bring your Berner to Farmer John’s in Half Moon Bay.

The Paso Robles Inn still has plenty of historical notes, but the modern amenities add fresh oomph.