California Tourism News
California Invites Visitors to Explore Major New Attractions and Openings in 2023
California invites travelers to discover a wealth of new offerings coming to the Golden State in 2023, ranging from theme park experiences and cultural attractions to photo-worthy museums and luxury resorts.
Villa Royale opens in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs has welcomed the opening of boutique hotel Villa Royale, a historic part of the city’s Hollywood Hideaway legacy.
Air New Zealand signs Visit California marketing partnership
Air New Zealand and tourism board Visit California have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote travel to the American state.
Breaking Travel News investigates: USA Highway 1 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco
Having visited both Los Angeles and Las Vegas on a road trip through the American west, Billie Hakansson and her father Mark here embark on the final stage of their tour, along Highway 1 on route to San Francisco.
Yosemite visitors die of rodent-borne virus
Yosemite National Park has set up a general phone line for concerns relating to the recent outbreak of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), which has infected six campsite visitors and been blamed for the death of two.
California welcomes back winter with thick snow
California welcomes back winter after the recent storm that added four to six feet of fresh powder to already solid snow bases at resorts in Northern and Central California. With more snow in the forecast, Visit California and its winter resort partners along the Sierra Nevada are celebrating the season’s first major storm with 50+ Ski and Stay accommodation deals and lift ticket promotions at www.visitcalifornia.com/winterdeals.
California Official State Visitor’s Guide released
Visit California, the official travel resource for the Golden State, will release its all new 2012 California Official State Visitor’s Guide in January. Packed with everything travelers need to plan an unforgettable California getaway, including insightful articles, inspiring trip ideas, eye-popping photography, helpful maps and easy-to-use travel planners, the guide is distributed free to readers around the world.