Food and wine is abundant in this region filled with orchards, vineyards and farms. Home to many of California's finest museums and galleries, the valley offers a wide variety of live entertainment, events and attractions welcoming visitors year-round.
Beat the crowds and explore the gorgeous gardens, charming restaurants, beautiful antique shops, and world class wineries hiding out in this friendly under-the-radar wine region.
Tucked away in Northern California, Winters is the kind of town that feels like a well-kept secret. With its charming streets, relaxed pace of life, and abundance of natural beauty, it's an ideal escape for those looking to unwind and reconnect with the simple joys of travel.
Kings Canyon was a shocker, giving us a unique experience that feels like the perfect combination of Yosemite National Park and Sequoia National Park.
Drinkers looking for something more akin to what they might be familiar with in Napa and Sonoma can find lots of dynamic wineries in Lodi. Long prized for its treasure trove of old-vine Zinfandel, the region is rapidly developing into quite the wine-centric destination.
When I say “California wine country,” Napa or Sonoma probably comes to mind first. Or perhaps you’re thinking of Paso Robles or Temecula since we’ve highlighted those areas as wine regions on the rise. But have you heard of Lodi?
Merced’s El Capitan Hotel is a lot more than a pit-stop. Located midway between the Bay Area and the nearby Yosemite National Park, “El Capitan Hotel was originally constructed in 1872, built adjacent to the railroad tracks by the Central Pacific Railroad Company at Merced’s 16th and N Streets to serve train passengers en route to Yosemite,” recounts Robin Donovan, Managing Director of El Capitan Hotel.
THOUGH THE PACIFIC COASTLINE FORMS CALIFORNIA'S GLAMOROUS FACE, IT'S HEART LIES IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY, A BROAD REGION STRETCHING MORE THAN 400 MILES DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE STATE. CITIES LIKE BAKERSFIELD, FRESNO, STOCKTON, AND WOODLAND OFFER AUTHENTIC, ORGANIC EXPERIENCES STEEPED IN HISTORY AND GLOBAL CULTURES. SPEND A COUPLE OF DAYS SOAKING UP THE RELAXED, WELCOMING VIBES.
Cedar Grove will reopen to public access on June 10, 2024, marking the first time visitors can return since severe flooding during the winter of 2022-2023 that caused significant damage.
El Capitan is a "historic hotel, operating for more than 150 years in Merced, fully renovated three years ago to give it a funky, pioneer-meets-midcentury vibe—think record players in rooms, bentwood chairs, and monochrome tiled bathrooms."
Phan’s Strawberries, a small fruit and vegetable stand on the corner of Walnut and North Mariposa avenues, just about a 10-minute drive east from downtown Visalia.
Almond orchards will be blossoming across the state over the next few weeks, including in Modesto.
California's alt bloom is just as pretty as Washington, D.C.'s cherry blossoms.
The Almond Blossom Cruise is making waves, check out the article in the New York Times Travel by Elaine Glusac, The Frugal Traveler
Lodi, the unassuming wine region south of Sacramento, with its 100,000 acres of wine grapes, boasts over 85 wineries, and the country’s highest concentration of old vines.
Experience one of California's coolest sights by visiting Modesto for the annual almond blossom bloom.
California’s agricultural heartlands are often eclipsed by their snazzier coastal counterparts, but pause to consider a trip to the Central Valley, home to some of America’s finest farmland—and in particular, almond groves.
Stockton Restaurant Week is a 10-day dining extravaganza that gives local eateries the chance to show-off some of their most popular, curated, and newly introduced dishes at a unique fixed price. In 2024, we are expecting over 30 menus to showcase and they will all be available here!
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Modesto, California, a hidden gem in the state's breadbasket, boasts a remarkable culinary scene.
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Lodi, California, during the fall season, is a picturesque and inviting destination that charmingly captures the essence of autumn.
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Berryessa Gap Vineyards’ (BGV) received top awards in the 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest wine competition in North America.
