Only-in-California Events
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson explores the vibrant, eclectic ...
Native American Travel Experiences in California
17 Jun 2025
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson explores the deep cultural heri...
California Road Trip Adventures
03 Jun 2025
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson hits the road with three season...
Kristi Yamaguchi’s Golden State
20 May 2025
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson chats with Olympic gold medalis...
California’s Can’t-Miss Restaurants
13 May 2025
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson digs into the Golden State’s ...
Josh Meyers' California Favorites
29 Apr 2025
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson welcomes actor and comedian Jos...
Amazing California Sports Experiences
15 Apr 2025
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson explores the wonderful world of...
Exploring Sacramento
18 Mar 2025
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson dives into the best of Sacrame...
Exploring Monterey County
06 Mar 2025
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson takes listeners on a journey th...
We Love L.A.
27 Feb 2025
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On this special episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson speaks with eight L.A....
California Travel on Any Budget
06 Feb 2025
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson talks to three Golden State i...
Set-Jetting in California
03 Dec 2024
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson takes listeners on a set-jettin...
Exploring Lake Tahoe
05 Nov 2024
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson talks to three local experts ab...
Dean Norris’ Temecula
22 Oct 2024
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On this episode of California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson welcomes celebrated character actor...
Haunted California
08 Oct 2024
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On this spine-tingling episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson delves into the ...
Pattie Gonia’s California
24 Sep 2024
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson speaks with Pattie Gonia, a cr...
Wine Tasting in California
10 Sep 2024
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson taps into the wine tasting expe...
California Theme Parks Summer 2024
04 Jun 2024
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson talks to two insiders about the...
Beach Boys Mike Love and Al Jardine
21 May 2024
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson speaks with Mike Love and Al Ja...
Exploring Tuolumne County
07 May 2024
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson delves into the wonders of Tuol...
A Local’s Guide to Orange County
23 Apr 2024
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson learns about Orange County’s ...
Discovering Lake County
09 Apr 2024
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson procures local insights on Lake...
Ways to Play in California
26 Mar 2024
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California offers endless ways to play, and on this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Sote...
Local’s Guide to Marin County
12 Mar 2024
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson heads across the Golden Gate Br...
Margaret Cho’s Iconic California
29 Feb 2024
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson speaks with five-time Emmy-nomi...
Samin Nosrat’s California Love
13 Feb 2024
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On this, the 100th episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson interviews James Bea...
Locals Guide to San Jose
23 Jan 2024
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson explores the vibrant city of S...
3 Award-Winning California Authors
19 Dec 2023
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First up, Johnson speaks with San Diego–based Alana Quintana Albertson about her latest novel, Ki...
Insider’s Guide to Inyo County
05 Dec 2023
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson explores the endless allure of ...
Exploring San Luis Obispo County
21 Nov 2023
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson heads to San Luis Obispo Coun...
Humboldt County Travel Guide
07 Nov 2023
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson explores the ins and outs of Hu...
Discover Yolo County
23 Oct 2023
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson plays tourist in his own backy...
Antonia Lofaso’s L.A. Guide
10 Oct 2023
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson chats with celebrity chef Anton...
Exploring San Francisco’s Neighborhoods
26 Sep 2023
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson dives deep into some of San Fr...
California Theme Parks Summer 2023
21 Jun 2023
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[Note: For updated information on what's new at Golden State theme parks, see our more recent epi...
Canadians in California
06 Jun 2023
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson discusses why the Golden State...
Exploring Ventura County
23 May 2023
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Located on the southern end of California’s Central Coast and just north of Malibu, Ventura Count...
Exploring Mendocino County
02 May 2023
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson gets the locals experience in M...
Tony Hawk’s San Diego
18 Apr 2023
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson chats with Tony Hawk, the world...
L.A. Chef Brooke Williamson
04 Apr 2023
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson talks with celebrity chef and T...
Exploring San Jose
21 Mar 2023
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson discusses San Jose’s incredi...
Blake Anderson's California Hangouts
07 Mar 2023
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson chats with comedian and acto...
Exploring Palm Springs
21 Feb 2023
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson chats with three noteworthy gue...
Exploring the Inland Empire
07 Feb 2023
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson learns about the Inland Empire ...
Exploring Shasta Cascade
10 Jan 2023
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson discusses the vast and varied S...
Craig Kilborn
20 Dec 2022
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson discusses fine dining, road tri...
Exploring Grass Valley
08 Dec 2022
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson gets to know this storied small...
Cheech Marin
21 Nov 2022
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson discusses art, culture, and Cal...
Exploring San Diego
04 Nov 2022
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson explores the vibrant city of Sa...
Exploring West Hollywood
19 Oct 2022
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson explores the culture, music, an...
Eco-Friendly Travel
21 Jun 2022
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson explores the Golden State’s w...
Summer Travel in California
06 Jun 2022
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson helps you fill out your summer ...
Wellness Experiences in California
16 May 2022
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On this Episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson explores a few of the many ways...
Travel Tips from NorCal Locals
29 Apr 2022
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson hits the beverage trifecta, con...
How to Hack San Diego
18 Apr 2022
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson heads to the southwest corner o...
How to Hack Orange County
28 Mar 2022
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson discovers new and unexpected wa...
How to Hack Los Angeles
14 Mar 2022
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson talks to three Los Angeles Coun...
How to Hack San Francisco
28 Feb 2022
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson speaks with three San Francisco...
Three Michelin Restaurants in California
14 Feb 2022
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson speaks with the culinary innova...
How to Pregame California-Style
31 Jan 2022
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson speaks with three Super Bowl sp...
Holiday Travels in California
22 Nov 2021
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson learns about a few jolly ways t...
Local Food Tours in California
08 Nov 2021
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson learns about three popular food...
Undiscovered California Road Trips
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the best adventures come from taking the road less traveled. That's just one of the great ...
Essential Tips for California Road Trips
11 Oct 2021
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In this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson interviews three travel and lif...
California's Movie Magic
27 Sep 2021
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson explores the depth and breadth ...
Travel Tips from California Locals
13 Sep 2021
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Here's a good rule of thumb if you want to have an amazing time in California: Do as the locals do. ...
High-Value Travel
07 Jun 2021
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With the relaxing of COVID-19 protocols statewide, the summer ahead is looking bright and busy for t...
What’s New at California Theme Parks
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s one of the most encouraging signs that life is starting to return to normal: California theme...
Road Trips: Route 66 and Beyond
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are more than 386,000 miles of road in California, according to the Federal Highway Administra...
Hollywood Icon Kevin Costner
19 Apr 2021
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Kevin Costner first fell in love with California from the back seat of his father’s Buick. As a ch...
What If: Exploring California
05 Apr 2021
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What would you eat if you could elbow up to any table anywhere in California? Where would you go if ...
California's Epic Natural Wonders
22 Mar 2021
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There are few places on earth than can claim the breadth of natural wonders and biodiversity that ex...
3 California Podcasts You Should Know
08 Mar 2021
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It's no secret that California has a lot to offer. But did you know it's a podcasting powerhouse too...
California’s Fascinating History
22 Feb 2021
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California is a world-class destination for all sorts of travelers—including history buffs. Visito...
California's Delicious Diversity
08 Feb 2021
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In this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson chats with three culinary insid...
Trip Planning in 2021
25 Jan 2021
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When was the last time you took a vacation? Research shows that travel is profoundly beneficial to o...
California Snow Adventures
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Like so many things, the pandemic has added a layer of complexity to the typical California snow sea...
Exploring Gold Country
07 Dec 2020
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Much of California's history is inextricably tied to the region that lies between the San Francisco ...
Greater Palm Springs
16 Nov 2020
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Surrounded by majestic mountains and pristine nature preserves on all sides, the Greater Palm Spring...
Outdoor Spaces in California Urban Centers
02 Nov 2020
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Hiking gear may not be among the first items on your packing list for a trip to San Diego, Anaheim, ...
Safe Travels During the Pandemic
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Despite restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, travelers are slowly but surely turning th...
Celebrate California Farmers and Farmworkers
28 Sep 2020
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When it comes to agricultural output, California is truly the cream of the crop. The Golden State pr...
Northern California's Greatest Hits
03 Aug 2020
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In this special episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson looks back at some of t...
Central California's Greatest Hits
20 Jul 2020
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In this special episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson revisits highlights fro...
Southern California's Greatest Hits
22 Jun 2020
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In this special episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson revisits some Southern ...
California's Wide-Open Spaces
27 Apr 2020
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Do you dream about spelunking your way through a prehistoric cave? Is glamping under the stars more ...
Phil Rosenthal: Live in California
16 Mar 2020
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Phil Rosenthal established himself as a Hollywood player in the mid-1990s when he created the iconic...
The Pacific Ocean and California Coast
02 Mar 2020
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Given its 840 miles of beautiful coastline, California's relationship with the Pacific Ocean is deep...
L.A. Hotels, Family Learning Adventure, McCloud
17 Feb 2020
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Stay at certain upscale hotels in Santa Monica, West Hollywood, or Beverly Hills, and you have a pre...
Culinary Road Trips, Catalina Island
03 Feb 2020
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There's nothing worse than a wasted meal, according to Esquire's Food and Drinks Editor Jeff Gordini...
Curtis Stone, Hiking with Kids, SoCal Taco Tour
20 Jan 2020
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Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone believes that cuisine is the true soul of a place. And as he discovered ...
Sonoma County’s Hidden Gems
06 Jan 2020
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With more than 425 wineries located within its borders, Sonoma County is truly a dream destination f...
Family Travel, Idyllwild, Wild North Coast
16 Dec 2019
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The Golden State’s astonishing variety is on full display in this episode of the California Now Po...
Skiing and Snowboarding in California
02 Dec 2019
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California is known for its surf culture, certainly, but come wintertime, thrill-seekers look to the...
Craft Spirits, California Cheese Trail, Asian Cuisine
18 Nov 2019
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California distillers have become pretty crafty with their spirits in the last few years. With award...
LEGOLAND California, Pacific Crest Trail, Bay Area Boutiques
04 Nov 2019
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When you think of your dream job, does it involve playing with LEGO bricks? It certainly does for P....
Emma Gannon, Gold Country, Haunted Sites
21 Oct 2019
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Millennial-favorite Ctrl Alt Delete Podcast host Emma Gannon regales host Soterios Johnson with tale...
San Diego Zoo, Bishop, Mount Shasta
07 Oct 2019
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Rick Schwartz, spokesperson and ambassador for the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, shar...
Cowboy Culture, Highway One, Bikes and Hikes LA
23 Sep 2019
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Cattle rancher John Varian tells listeners how they can spend a couple days driving cattle in the Ce...
California Surfing Day, Ryan Robinson, Glamping
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As the state’s official sport, surfing is integral to California culture. There’s never a bad ti...