There’s nothing like a 45 foot, 90,000 lb wild animal to inspire awe and wonder. Gray whales are easy to spot during the winter as they hug the coastline during their travels between their feeding grounds in Alaska and their breeding grounds in Baja California.
Tour the Christmas Trees and Holiday Lights of San Francisco
Create your own tour of San Francisco’s dazzling Christmas trees and holiday displays.
Visit San Jose During the Holidays for Christmas in the Park
Downtown San Jose goes all out for the holiday season to host Christmas in the Park and Winter Wonderland.
Enjoy the Theatre of Lights Show in Old Sacramento
Pair the Theatre of Lights show in Old Sacramento with a visit to the Fab Forties neighborhood for a festive Christmas staycation or getaway.
Spend a Magical Holiday Weekend in Solvang
California surprisingly has one of “America’s most Christmassy Towns”: the little Danish town of Solvang.
An Enchanting Winter Retreat to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Take a winter trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon Parks to see giant “Christmas” trees and play in the snow.