Things to do in California beyond Hollywood in 2024 — hidden beaches, underrated parks to see the redwoods, hidden gem wineries, charming towns. California has many hidden gems, from the spectacular Lost Coast to skiing inside Yosemite to hidden beaches in San Diego County to hidden gem wineries in Sonoma. We spent over a year exploring California, and here are our top hidden gems for 2024.

Discover 30 amazing hidden beaches, from secret spots in Puerto Rico to Zanzibar to California to southern Europe. Best scuba diving, surfing, & cocktail spots.

Looking for the best Sonoma wineries to go wine tasting near San Francisco? We tasted at dozens & these were by far the best. 8 Sonoma wineries with spectacular Pinot Noir & personal wine tasting experiences.

Looking for the best cities to visit for a quick trip in 2024? Check out these 10 underrated cities in Europe, North America, Latin America, and Africa. How about a hidden gem city with a safari, hot springs overlooking mountains, or sandy beaches? Whale watching in Hermanus, South Africa, feeding giraffes in Nairobi, or mountain hiking in Missoula. Here are our hidden gem cities for 2024.