These are the best places to visit in California, from iconic attractions and national parks to beach towns. Explore wine country, redwood groves, and more.

California Governor Gavin Newsom holds a news conference in Los Angeles on June 9, 2022. Richard Vogel/AP. In San Francisco, tourism officials had hoped for a stronger 2025, citing an improved ...

Tourism spending in California last year reached an all-time-high of $150.4 billion, beating the pre-pandemic record in 2019 of $144.9 billion, according to a new economic-impact report from the ...

Visit California now predicts a $6 billion drop in tourism revenue this year, primarily due to a decline in international travel. Overall, international tourists make up six percent of California ...

California officials tout the Golden State as the #1 tourist destination in the country, attracting millions of domestic and international visitors every year. Last year, tourism spending in the ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaking in Ceres, California, last month. Noah Berger/AP What To Know. Tourism spending in California hit $157.3 billion in 2024, up three percent from the ...