Tagged: california

Chuckwalla: Some of U.S.'s Oldest Land Becomes Newest National Monument in California

In 1906, the United States Congress passed the Antiquities Act to help prevent the looting and destruction of tribal lands by greedy and careless people. That law is being invoked by…

Oakland Airport's Name Change is Causing "Traveler Confusion" in San Francisco

If you wanted to fly to the San Francisco area's Oakland airport, which airport code would you use during booking? If you said SFO, short for San Francisco Oakland, you'd be flying to…

How to Apply for a U.S. Passport or Visa

Last updated April 6, 2022  Jump to: First-Time ApplicationsJump to: RenewalsJump to: Passport CardsJump to: FeesJump to: Passport AgenciesJump to: Passport & Visa Expeditors All…

Southern California Road Trip Itinerary: Los Angeles to San Diego (Through the Desert) in One Week

Sure, you could just drive Interstate 5 south for 120 miles from LA to San Diego. But what fun would that be?  For a true taste of Southern California culture and adventure, take the…

California State Parks That Would Be National Parks Anywhere Else

Updated March 11, 2024 There are nine national parks in California—more than in any other state. From the iconic waterfalls and granite cliffs of Yosemite to the stark desert expanses…

Waterfall Lovers, This Is Your Year: California's Snows to Bring Gushers Worth Traveling For

Two years ago, California's rivers ran so dry that outdoor tour companies that depend on the state's waterways had to close shop in midsummer. But in 2024, the cyclical weather pattern…

Visiting Sunnylands, Palm Springs's Luxury Getaway for Presidents and Royalty

Even democracies have their kingmakers. And in the United States, there have been few more powerful than the Annenbergs. You may not have heard of them, but the people who govern the…

Carpinteria Beach, California: Calm Waters and Clifftop Views on the Central Coast

For decades, the small town of Carpinteria, California, situated along the state’s Central Coast northwest of Los Angeles, has advertised itself as having “the world’s safest beach,”…

The California Wine Region near Los Angeles: Buellton and Solvang

It’s so easy to get caught up in California’s larger, more famous wine regions that people often overlook the lesser-known areas with just as much hospitality and personality. The…

Walt Disney's Los Angeles: The Most Complete Tour Online

Walt Disney was a child of the Midwest, but he never found true success until he settled in California. For 43 years, from 1923 to his death in 1966, Los Angeles was Disney's home…

California Bans Deceptive Resort Fees: See What's Affected and When

The resort fee dam is breaking.California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law, SB 478, that reins in the practice of slipping extra fees into travelers' bills.While some media…

Academy Museum in Los Angeles: What's at the Oscar Museum and How to Visit It

Last update: March 10, 2023To most people, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is known, if it's known at all, as the stuffy group behind the Oscars. Within Hollywood's…

Redwood Trees: Where to Find Them, Hike Through Them, and Camp Under Them

Where is the redwood forest? If you had asked that question in mid-19th century California, the answer would have been "Where aren’t there redwood trees?” Some 2 million acres of these…

Hit the Road with Frommer’s and Our Expanded Selection of Guided Drives

With summer road trip season upon us, Frommer's has expanded our partnership with Road.Travel to help you go on the adventure of a lifetime. Road.Travel offers highly interactive…

2023 Will See the Best Whitewater Rafting in Years in California

Sierra South Mountain Sports, which has operated whitewater rafting tours since 1985 in Kern County, California, used to be able to take visitors out onto the rivers each summer season…

Near Los Angeles, Visit the Ranches of Classic Movie Stars, from McCrea to Stanwyck

Once upon a time, Southern California was a promised land of wide-open spaces where farming, agriculture, and horse riding were essential pursuits. For the first 50 years of the 20th…

Disneyland at a Glance: The Lowdown on Ticket Prices, Best Rides, Best Food, More

Where is Disneyland? The original Disneyland theme park is about 30 miles southeast of Los Angeles, Southern California, in the city of Anaheim.The resort near Orlando, Florida has a…

The Queen Mary Lives! Tours and Overnight Stays on the Liner Are Back

For fans of cultural preservation and maritime history, the news is royally good.The world-famous Queen Mary, which has been closed for years, is lowering the gangway for visitors once…

New Online Hub for Finding Native American Experiences in California

A new online hub for cultural experiences, outdoor adventures, breweries, resorts, spas, and other tourism businesses and attractions tied to California's Native American communities…

Drive California's Joshua Tree and Palm Springs Region with Our New Road Trip for Mobile Devices

There was a time, not that long ago, when the desert region of Southern California was considered such a novel vacation destination that travelers had to have its appeal spelled out…

Universal's Super Nintendo World Changes the Game—In Both Delightful and Tricky Ways

Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, which opened on February 17, 2023,  is the most exquisitely designed section of a theme park in the United States. It's a clear…

See the Best of California Wine Country with Our New Road Trip for Mobile Devices

Frommer's has been crafting road trip itineraries for California Wine Country since 1962's Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas on $5 and $10 a Day. Back then, visiting the…

Would You Travel for Disneyland's Disney100 Promotion? A Look at What's On

Disney's U.S. parks are launching a new promotional period, Disney100, which marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of Walt Disney's empire—and you're going to hear a lot about…

Let Frommer's Take You on the Road Trip of a Lifetime with Our New Itineraries for Mobile App

Road trips are about to get a lot more foolproof—and enjoyable—and I’m proud to say that Frommer’s will be at the forefront of this exciting new development. We are partnering with an…

The 10 Most Extreme Snowboarding Terrains

Major to moderate steeps, perhaps a chute or three, and glades where good carvers can slide between the trees—these are the types of terrain where you’re liable to find expert…