There are many incredible places to visit in California during winter, whether you want a warm beachy getaway or a snowy winter retreat in the mountains.

California’s long coastline makes for an excellent San Francisco to San Diego road trip with ocean views, charming beach towns, and some of the most famous cities in the world.

Wildflowers are gorgeous and always a treat to find, but sometimes it’s nice to visit a planted flower field that guarantees great blooms. This list includes both wildflowers and non-wildflowers!

Find unique things to do in California that you may not have heard of before! From a garden estate to animatronic dinosaurs to a butterfly preserve, there is no shortage of unique California activities on this list.

California has an abundance of activities and places to visit up and down the state. It is, of course, most known for the stunning, long coastline it boasts along the West Coast.

I lived in San Diego for 2 years and ate my way through North County. I frequented the less expensive restaurants since we weren’t exactly swimming in extra cash – mostly in Encinitas – but this list includes cheap eats, fancier restaurants, and good old pubs/breweries.

After almost 2 years of living in San Diego, I finally took a trip to visit the San Diego Botanic Garden. It was full of lush (very photogenic) plants, flowers, and ponds. I can't possibly explain how amazing this place was, so take a look for yourself! Scroll to the bottom for the best part of the gardens.