Order free copies and advertise in Visit California visitor's guides
Ongoing
Visit California's multichannel content platform brings The Ultimate Playground to life, helping travelers discover the people, places and experiences that make California unlike anywhere else, and making it easier to turn inspiration into a trip. Our California Visitor's Guide and Road Trips Guide pair trusted travel planning with inspiring editorial and celebrity storytelling from People Inc. (formerly Dotdash Meredith), giving your brand a high-impact way to connect with travelers as they dream, discover and plan.
The 2026 California Visitor’s Guide, 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 State. With its playful spirit and rich content, this year’s guide promises to delight travelers of all interests, ages, and abilities.
The guides are distributed through several channels to qualified consumers:
With People Inc. (formerly Dotdash Meredith) lifestyle magazines - Guides are bundled with popular titles like Food & Wine, Real Simple and Travel+Leisure.
California Welcome Centers - Guides are available at all California Welcome Centers.
Free orders - Guides can be viewed online and ordered for free at VisitCalifornia.com.
In addition to the Visitor’s Guide, travelers will also have access to these valuable resources: