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Holidays Dec 9

Gussied-up gondolas take a Christmassy spin around the Coronado Cays

The Gondola Company is adding a festive dimension to the Venetian-inspired adventures.

Yosemite National Park Dec 9

Tickets to a popular Yosemite Christmas tradition are available — for 2025
Holidays Dec 6

Dazzle on The Deep: Lighted boat parades are splashy California classics

Art and Culture Dec 4

Discover a ‘Holiday GLOW' at the magical ‘Sensorio' in Paso Robles

The light-filled art installation is embracing the illuminated season in a festive fashion.
Holidays Nov 29

Stroll this Fort Bragg garden and soak up the sea-close splendor

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens will glow over several nights; nearby, the Pacific lends epic atmosphere.
Carlsbad Nov 29

Visit The Flower Fields ‘Anytime' with a special ticket, ‘even on sold-out days'

Enjoy entry to the popular Carlsbad attraction during its peak bloom weeks; a Black Friday sale is blooming now.
Holidays Nov 29

La Quinta Resort embraces the ‘Wonderful' season with films, fun

The historical hotel always pays homage to a Christmas classic and its ties to the elegant desert property.

Holidays Nov 28

123 Farm is in full festive mode for ‘Christmas Nights'

Find the cheer in Cherry Valley at this annual outdoor offering, which features tons of twinkle.
Holidays Nov 27

The magical Hotel del Coronado ups the magic, majorly, during the holidays

Twirl on ice by the Pacific or unwind at the Frostbite Lounge.
Death Valley Nov 26

Tours return to Death Valley's Scotty's Castle years after a major flood

Join a Scotty’s Castle Flood Recovery Tour and help support the conservation of the remote landmark.
Holidays Nov 25

The lighted tractors of Calistoga prepare to powerfully parade

Decorated tractors, trucks, and other sizable vehicles up the wattage for this whimsical wine country tradition.
Mammoth Mountain Nov 25

Mammoth Lakes is a snow globe; find your mountain-merry holiday fun now

More sky-frosting has been slathered on the picturesque town, and just before Thanksgiving, too.
Laguna Beach Nov 24

The famous Sawdust fest returns to Laguna Beach with wintry vibes aglow

The weekends-only whimsy has lots of handmade goodies for sale, plus holiday touches aplenty.
Holidays Nov 20

‘America's Tallest Living Christmas Tree' is a Humboldt County treasure

The “radiant spruce” is found in Ferndale, a Humboldt County village with Victorian flair.
Holidays Nov 20

Solvang is always pretty Christmassy, but ‘Julefest' is Christmas to the max

We’re so ready for Candlelight Tours, the Makers Market, and the adorable Nisse Adventure.
Coachella Valley Nov 19

Explore the Tamale Trail at the 32nd Indio International Tamale Festival

The flavorful festivity has music, lucha libre, and free ice skating, too.
Holidays Nov 18

This colorful coastal Christmas market boasts millions of lights

We’re ready to be wowed by twinkly displays, wholesome shopping, and toasty drinks in Cambria.
Carlsbad Nov 15

Jewel-like ‘giant insects' are fluttering for The Flower Fields

Alex Heveri’s “Glass in Flight,” a traveling exhibit, will be on vivacious view during the 2025 season.
Holidays Nov 14

Haunt the Winchester Mystery House on the final Friday the 13th of 2024

The atmospheric Flashlight Tour will shimmer inside the San Jose attraction.
Mammoth Mountain Nov 13

A newly frosted Mammoth Mountain welcomes Opening Week skiers

The upcoming “Winter Kickoff” got some help from the skies as five frosty inches blanketed the resort.

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