“California’s natural beauty, diverse topography and culturally rich communities are the perfect backdrop for an epic road trip experience,” said Caroline Beteta, president and CEO of Visit California. “This year’s guide showcases how the state’s vast network of international and regional airports provide travelers with convenient access to every corner of the California Road Trip Republic.”
Cover star Dwyane Wade, a three-time NBA champion, dad and owner of Napa Valley winery Wade Cellars, moved to Los Angeles after his retirement in 2019. Wade says California has granted him a soulful landscape and much-needed quiet time. “I like to find moments where no one can expect anything of me, and California allows me to have those moments,” Wade said. “I’ll drive to the beach and walk next to the water. I’ll drive all over to find those moments to connect with myself…I get my energy from that.”
While California’s world-renowned coastline provides a dramatic backdrop to any road trip, amazing adventures can be found in every region of the Golden State. Featured drives take readers to California’s cities and classic small towns, family attractions and far-reaching, otherworldly landscapes.
A few highlights include:
- “Animals, Desert, and Offbeat Art,” combining kid-friendly experiences like LEGOLAND California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park with the rich arts culture and stargazing opportunities in Borrego Springs.
- “Cactus and Cocktails,” exploring both the cosmopolitan pleasures of Palm Springs and the rugged sceneries of Joshua Tree National Park and the Mojave National Preserve.
- “National Park Adventures,” a 412-mile adventure beginning at Fresno Yosemite Airport and exploring the wonders of Yosemite National Park and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
- “Road to Gold,” a four-day trek that begins in Sacramento, explores Lake Tahoe and meanders back through Gold Country, with photo opportunities at every turn.
- “Innovation and Agricultural Bounty," a San Jose-based itinerary that showcases cutting-edge arts, charming seaside villages and bountiful farmlands on a 238-mile journey.
Each of the 13 itineraries includes a QR code linking to a longer, more detailed version available on the California Road Trip Republic hub at VisitCalifornia.com/Road-Trips.
The guide closes with a roundup of celebrity-favorite road trip locations from stars such as Zoey Deutch, Margaret Cho, Anthony Anderson, Jet Tila, Cheech Marin and more.
The 1 million-circulation free 2023 California Road Trips guide is available at VisitCalifornia.com/travel-guides and at California Welcome Centers beginning May 16, 2023. The publication will also be distributed in summer issues of Travel + Leisure, Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, and Food and Wine magazines.
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