California is home to a ton of national parks all over the state! Here are some of my favorite itineraries for these parks, plus some hidden gems most visitors don't get to see.
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super under-rated SoCal national park off the coast
Santa Cruz Island Day Trip To Channel Islands
this island is further out than most of the others, but so worth the day trip to see it
Santa Rosa Island Day Trip To Channel Islands
we visited in mid-March and had perfect weather!
The Best Death Valley National Park One Day Itinerary
some unique things to do in Death Valley
9 Unusual Things To Do In Death Valley National Park
I've been to Joshua Tree a couple times and it's so easily driveable for a day trip
Palm Springs and Joshua Tree Outdoor Itinerary
possibly the most under-rated national park in the US - it's near Tahoe and Reno!
Lassen Volcanic National Park One Day Itinerary
Yes! and let me show you why!
Is Lassen Volcanic National Park Worth Visiting
one of the newest national parks!
The Best Pinnacles National Park One Day Itinerary
a classic! North of San Francisco
The Best Redwood National Park One Day Itinerary
2 national parks in one!
One Day In Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
we really make the most of just one day in Yosemite!
The Best Yosemite National Park One Day Itinerary
some highlights from our Joshua Tree itinerary!
Palm Springs and Joshua Tree Weekend Getaway
some highlights from our first trip to the Channel Islands!
Santa Barbara and Channel Islands National Park Weekend Getaway
some highlights from our day trip to Yosemite!
Yosemite National Park One Day Itinerary
highlights from our day trip to Lassen Volcanic!
Lassen Volcanic National Park One Day Itinerary
highlights from our day trip to Santa Rosa Island at the Channel Islands!
Channel Islands National Park - Day Trip Itinerary to Santa Rosa Island
the best place to stay when you're visiting the Channel Islands!
Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor - King Larger Room Tour - Oxnard, California
our favorite place to stay when we go out to Joshua Tree!
Palm Canyon Resort 1 Bedroom Villa (Palm Springs, CA) - a Hilton Grand Vacations Resort
another room type we've stayed in at Palm Canyon Resort
Palm Canyon Resort Junior Deluxe Villa - A Hilton Grand Vacations Resort (Palm Springs, California)
another room type we've stayed in when going out to Joshua Tree
Palm Canyon Resort Junior Studio Villa - Pool Facing (Palm Springs, CA)
our favorite place to stay when we go out to Joshua Tree
Palm Canyon Resort Review
another good resort option when going out to Joshua Tree!
