Practical California Getaways

48 Hours in California

Two days. One California getaway. Make the most of it.

Practical two-day itineraries for California escapes—where to stay, what to see, where to eat, and how to spend your time without spending hours planning the trip.

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Featured Getaway

48 Hours in Paso Robles

Vineyard landscape in Paso Robles wine country

Wine country without trying to see everything. Spend two days exploring downtown Paso Robles, nearby wineries, good food, and the landscape that makes this part of California worth slowing down for.

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Find Your Kind of Getaway

Choose Your California Escape

Start with the kind of weekend you have in mind, then find a 48-hour getaway that fits.

Wine Country

Vineyards, tasting rooms, good food, and California landscapes made for slowing down.

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The California Coast

Beaches, harbors, ocean views, and memorable stops along California's coastline.

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California Towns & Cities

Walkable downtowns, local restaurants, history, and places worth spending a weekend getting to know.

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More California Getaways

Find Your Next 48 Hours

From small coastal towns to wine country and classic California destinations, there is always another weekend worth considering.

Moonstone Beach along the Cambria coastline

Cambria

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Monterey Harbor on the California coast

Monterey

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Highway 1 along the Big Sur coastline

Big Sur

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Santa Barbara on the California coast

Santa Barbara

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz

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Vineyard landscape in Sonoma wine country

Sonoma

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