California Day Trips - Local Trips and Things To Do in California

Gilroy Garlic Festival - The largest food festival in California is held the last weekend in July. Sample garlic ice cream, garlic, fries and Garlic Seafood Soup. Live entertainment, Children’s area and the crowing of Miss Garlic.

Annual Orange County Fair - One of California's biggest county fairs. The fair is also known as the OC Fair, The Orange County Fair is held for a twenty-one day period each summer in Costa Mesa California.

California's' Great America Theme Park Northern California's biggest and most exciting theme park. Family and kid friendly park with rides, attractions and shows. Lots or coasters for the big kids and KidZville® the little ones.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Take a trip back in time when you visit this classic California Theme Park. One of the last remaining beach amusement parks in California and admission is free.

New Brighton State Beach - The beach is in the town of Capitola, south of Santa Cruz. During the summer months New Brighton is one of the most popular places to California beach camping destinations.

Caswell Memorial State Park - Located in the central valley near the town of Ripon, California. The park has 64 campsites along the Stanislaus River. Activities include camping, hiking and swimming.

Things to do and Places to see in California