Official California Travel Guides

The 2025 California Visitor’s Guide: Discover the Golden State’s Endless Charm

2025 California Visitor’s Guide is now available to order and view.

The new edition continues the tradition of showcasing the very best of California, offering readers a treasure trove of inspiration, tips, and insider knowledge to plan their dream trip to the Golden St ate. With its playful spirit and rich content, this year’s guide promises to delight travelers of all interests, ages, and abilities.

Highlights of the 2025 Visitor’s Guide: 

• Cover Star: John Stamos - Beloved actor and California native, John Stamos, graces the cover. In an exclusive interview, he shares his personal connections to the state, his favorite hidden gems and what makes California the Ultimate Playground.
• “A to Z Restaurant Guide” - A comprehensive dive into California’s vibrant and diverse culinary scene, featuring must-visit eateries that showcase the state’s unique flavors.
• “The California Winery Finder” - A visual and interactive tool for wine lovers to discover their perfect wine-tasting destination, from Napa Valley to Temecula.
• “Theme Park Superfan Secrets” - Insider tips on California’s iconic theme parks, revealing hidden gems, secret history and delightful surprises for every visitor.
• “Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Skiing in California but Were Afraid to Ask” - A beginner-friendly guide to skiing in California, offering practical advice and insights gathered from the state’s snow committee experts.
• “Key Ingredient” Regional Pages - New one-pagers spotlighting signature foods and culinary highlights from various regions across the state, celebrating California’s rich agricultural heritage. The guide also includes maps, listings and detailed information about the state’s 12 travel regions. Readers can explore countless adventures, from the beaches of Southern California to the forests of the North Coast and everything in between.

In addition to the Visitor’s Guide, travelers will also have access to these valuable resources:

• California Road Trips Guide - This companion publication offers exciting itineraries for exploring the state’s scenic highways and hidden gems. The magazine features tips to create unforgettable journeys, whether you’re starting or ending at one of California’s major airports or taking a leisurely drive through wine country.
• California Official State Map - This foldout map provides mileage information, car rental options and editorial insights on California’s best road trips. It also highlights California Welcome Center locations, making trip planning easier than ever.

The free 500,000-circulation publication will be available through the following channels, which strategically target U.S. regions and cities with high potential for California tourism:

• California Welcome Centers and Regional Tourism Offices
• Online at VisitCalifornia.com/travel-guides
• Distributed in March with three Dotdash Meredith publications:
  • Travel + Leisure (markets: New York, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Washington, California)
  • Food & Wine (markets: New York, Illinois, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Washington, California)
  • Real Simple (markets: New York, Texas, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, California)

Order and view today.