Things To Do in California

Vacations are about relaxing, but they are also opportunities to get out and try new things, have fun, and be adventurous. Each fresh destination has a wealth of activities and attractions to experience. So, what are you waiting for! Use UpTake to find that perfect restaurant, shopping district or art museum in California. We'll point you towards the best things to do, whether you are travelling with your family, your dog, or a group of close friends.

Top Locations for Things To Do in California

Best Regions
  1. Southern California
  2. Wine Country
  3. Northern California
  4. Coachella Valley
  5. San Joaquin Valley
  6. Channel Islands National…
  7. North Coast
  8. Napa Valley
Best Cities
  1. Cardiff by the Sea Thing…
  2. Fresno Things To Do
  3. Oakland Things To Do
  4. San Francisco Things To …
  5. Sacramento Things To Do
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  8. Berkeley Things To Do
 
  1. San Jose Things To Do
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  3. Napa Things To Do
  4. West Hollywood Things To…
  5. Los Angeles Things To Do
  6. Long Beach Things To Do
  7. Santa Ana Things To Do
  8. La Jolla Things To Do

Best Results for California Things To Do

ACrystal Cove SP

Crystal Cove SP
  • Laguna Beach
    California, USA
  • +1 949 494 3539
4.0
1 review, 1 source
Highlights:
concessions-food available, visitor c… more
GoingToTheBeach.com
... camping. After you park your car in El Moro lot, you must hike inland about three miles, mostly uphill. The trail is strenuous at times and is in the opposite direction from the beach. Some peo... More Descriptions
Yelp
... hike ,or mountain bike,or be outside with what is left of SoCal nature, you're going to love this place. There are several types ... More Reviews
Crystal Cove SP
Laguna Beach
California, USA

BMain Beach

Main Beach
  • Laguna Beach
    California, United States
  • +1 949 494 0056
Highlights:
lifeguarded, concessions-food availab… more
GoingToTheBeach.com
... ago, long before Laguna Beach became one of the most desirableresorts on California?s coast, an Indian tribe named the Ute-Aztecas (later the Shoshones)roamed the land. Lured by the temperate w... More Descriptions
Beachcalifornia.com
... Main Beach and Main Beach Park are located in the heart of the city. What's so enjoyable about this destination? The number of beaches visitors can enjoy, the tide pools to explore, the strateg... More Descriptions
Main Beach
Laguna Beach
California, United States

CThe Spa at Pebble Beach

  • 1700 17-Mile Drive
    Pebble Beach, CA 93953
  • +1 831 649 7615
4.0
28 reviews, 3 sources
TripAdvisor
of fun! I would definitely return to pebble beach lodge and the whole experience More Reviews
TripAdvisor
we stayed in the best room at the lodge, the point lobos suite, #104 in the sloat building More Reviews
The Spa at Pebble Beach
1700 17-Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, CA 93953

DThe Carneros Spa

The Carneros Spa
  • 4048 Sonoma Highway
    Napa, CA 94559
  • +1 707 299 4900
4.0
259 reviews, 3 sources
Yahoo! Travel
restaurants offer excellent cuisine at resonable prices More Reviews
TripAdvisor
a-! market/liquor store just off the property is also a great place to pick up drinks and snack items More Reviews
The Carneros Spa
4048 Sonoma Highway
Napa, CA 94559

ESan Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo
  • 29020 Zoo Drive
    San Diego, CA 92112-0551
  • +1 619 234 3135
4.5
299 reviews, 3 sources
Highlights:
concessions-food available, gift shop… more
TripAdvisor
am looking forward to staying at the hotel with the fantastic customer service that I have already received More Reviews
Yahoo! Travel
great place to stay and be close to both san diego and the surrounding attractions, plus it is affordable as well More Reviews
San Diego Zoo
29020 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA 92112-0551

FBelmont Park

Belmont Park
  • 3146 Mission Boulevard
    San Diego, CA 92109
  • +1 858 488 1549
3.5
23 reviews, 3 sources
TripAdvisor
... Coaster is a magnificant ride, it is located on beachfront property in Mission Beach surrounded with other rides and gift shops. It's a place where I can take my other half to enjoy a ride on t... More Reviews
Yahoo! Travel
... the family. No cost for parking or entrance and buying the kids a wristband for the rides makes for hours ... More Reviews
Belmont Park
3146 Mission Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92109

GCabrillo National Monument

Cabrillo National Monument
  • 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive
    San Diego, CA 92106
  • +1 619 557 5450
4.5
35 reviews, 1 source
Highlights:
visitor center, guided tours, restroo… more
Yelp
... this past weekend with my friend Robyn. She's a teacher and on our last trip to a US National Park, she bought the "National Park ... More Reviews
Cabrillo National Monument
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive
San Diego, CA 92106

HMission Beach

Mission Beach
  • Mission Blvd and Portsmouth Ct
    San Diego, CA 92109
  • +1 619 221 8901
5.0
50 reviews, 2 sources
Highlights:
lifeguarded, concessions-food availab… more
Yahoo! Travel
... Mission Bay Tennis Resort, it was great, it's right across from Sea World, it's an overall great place to stay. we had a ball walking around and touring ... More Reviews
TripAdvisor
... I dont know if you can really go wrong picking a beach in San Diego. Then you start reviewing them, finding they each have a style all their own. We stayed at the Dana Inn and could drive right... More Reviews
Mission Beach
Mission Blvd and Portsmouth Ct
San Diego, CA 92109

ISeaWorld Adventure Park, San Diego

SeaWorld Adventure Park, San Diego
  • 500 SeaWorld Dr
    San Diego, CA 92109-7904
  • 800.25.SHAMU
4.5
296 reviews, 3 sources
Highlights:
concessions-food available, gift shop… more
Yahoo! Travel
... weather, countless entertainment possibilities, and free beer? What more could you ask for? I went to Sea World with my boyfriend at the time, and we played like kids all day long. (except for ... More Reviews
Amazon.com
... next to the celebrity orca's tank, and exhibits of beautiful marin animals; with so much to see and do, it's a fun, educational all-day excusion ... More Reviews
SeaWorld Adventure Park, San Diego
500 SeaWorld Dr
San Diego, CA 92109-7904

JOcean Beach

Ocean Beach
  • 01950 Abbott Street
    Ocean Beach, California, United States
  • +1 619 221 8900
4.5
18 reviews, 1 source
Highlights:
lifeguarded, picnic tables, restrooms… more
Yelp
... lived here, we use to have great romantic walks on the pier....it was sooo beautiful, just seeing the whole ocean and the sunsets.....aawwww...i ... More Reviews
Yelp
... pier, you can just stare out into the ocean and forget about everything behind you. in all of san diego, this is the best place to ... More Reviews
Ocean Beach
01950 Abbott Street
Ocean Beach, California, United States

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