680408095 · CA ↑ parent cluster ·
research card →

CALIFORNIA TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMISSION

CA · EIN 680408095 · $183.0M rev · advocacy · infrastructure · www.visitcalifornia.com
profile

Official destination marketing organization for California that promotes tourism across the state's 12 regions and major cities. Provides travel planning resources, itineraries, and multimedia content highlighting natural attractions, cultural experiences, and recreational activities. Targets domestic and international travelers considering visits to California.

activities · 20

what they do

direct service · 20
  • Create localized neighborhood and attraction guides Travel Itinerary & Experience Planning
    Develops targeted guides for specific neighborhoods and new attractions, such as San Diego’s North Park and Bluey’s debut at Disneyland, to support detailed trip planning.
  • Curates and promotes road trip itineraries Travel Itinerary & Experience Planning
    Provides access to over 70 curated road trip itineraries with specified durations, stops, and distances, including localized guides for single-day or weekend trips across California.
  • Deliver personalized travel planning tools Travel Itinerary & Experience Planning
    Offers an AI-powered tool that generates personalized family travel itineraries and provides digital navigation for trip planning resources.
  • Develop and distribute digital and print travel guides
    Produces and distributes free travel guides, including an annual California Road Trips guide and localized destination guides, available for download or by email subscription.
  • Distributes travel guides and digital resources
    Produces and distributes free downloadable and email-subscribed travel guides, including an annual California Road Trips guide and region-specific materials to support trip planning.
  • Operate traveler assistance centers Supported Living for IDD
    Runs over 20 Welcome Centers staffed by local experts to provide in-person travel assistance to visitors across California.
  • Operates traveler assistance centers Supported Living for IDD
    Runs over 20 Welcome Centers staffed by local experts to provide in-person travel assistance to visitors across California.
  • Organizes travel recommendations by interest Travel Itinerary & Experience Planning
    Curates travel experiences by visitor interests such as food & drink, wine, outdoor adventure, and theme parks to support personalized trip planning.
  • Produce multimedia content to promote California destinations
    Creates and distributes travel videos, the California Now Podcast, and other digital content showcasing California’s regions, cities, and cultural experiences.
  • Produces multimedia content for tourism promotion
    Creates and distributes travel videos, the California Now Podcast, and other digital content showcasing destinations, experiences, and cultural highlights across California.
  • Promote hidden and off-the-beaten-path attractions Travel Itinerary & Experience Planning
    Highlights lesser-known experiences and destinations across California, including unique shops, restaurants, natural landscapes, and cultural sites in regions like Silicon Valley, the Inland Empire, and Monterey County.
  • Promotes events and festivals
    Supports and promotes visitation to major events including the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival, California Craft Beer Summit, and Earth Day events in 2026.
  • Provide curated road trip itineraries Travel Itinerary & Experience Planning
    Offers over 70 curated road trip itineraries with specified durations, stops, and distances, including specialized guides for events like Coachella and general visitor interests.
  • Provide destination-specific travel information Travel Itinerary & Experience Planning
    Offers detailed information on hundreds of California cities and regions, including attractions, accommodations, and activities in places like Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and Lake Tahoe.
  • Provide updates on theme park attractions and offerings Travel Itinerary & Experience Planning
    Shares information about new and upcoming attractions, experiences, and deals at California theme parks in 2026.
  • Provides destination-specific travel information Travel Itinerary & Experience Planning
    Offers detailed travel information for cities and regions across California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Palm Springs, Lake Tahoe, and others, highlighting attractions and recreational opportunities.
  • Provides personalized travel planning tools Travel Itinerary & Experience Planning
    Offers an AI-powered tool that generates customized travel itineraries for families based on their preferences and needs.
  • Publishes timely travel updates and guides Travel Itinerary & Experience Planning
    Shares real-time information on seasonal phenomena like desert wildflower blooms, new theme park attractions, hotel deals, and special event guides such as for Coachella or Bluey’s debut at Disneyland.
  • Share real-time travel updates and deals
    Provides timely information on seasonal phenomena like desert wildflower blooms and publishes current hotel and travel deals for spring and other periods.
  • Support event-based tourism
    Provides information and promotional support for major California events in 2026, including Coachella, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, the California Craft Beer Summit, and Earth Day celebrations.
strategies · 14

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any to see the full field of orgs running the same approach.

named programs · 5

what they call their work

California Now Podcast
Audio series highlighting travel experiences across California including road trips, culinary tours, accessible adventures, and local guides
Places To Visit Hub
Centralized online guide to California's 12 regions, cities, and attractions including beaches, national parks, and cultural sites
Places to Visit Hub
Comprehensive guide to California's 12 regions and cities, featuring curated travel destinations and local experiences
Recommended Reading
Curated travel content including event guides, free activities, family itineraries, and seasonal travel tips
Travel Videos
Video content series showcasing destinations and experiences including "California 101", "Luxury Minute", and themed road trips
relationships · 19

who they work with

  • Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Partner — Collaborates to promote cultural experiences and tribal visibility.
  • Amah Mutsun Tribal Band Partner — Collaborates to promote cultural experiences and tribal visibility.
  • Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians Partner — Collaborates to promote cultural experiences and tribal visibility.
  • Best Western Partner — Collaborates on promoted lodging content for Northern California road trips
  • Best Western Partner — Collaborates with Best Western to promote hotel stays for Northern and Southern California road trips
  • Cheech Marin Partner — Featured in a podcast episode highlighting California’s culture and national parks.
  • Curtis Stone Partner — Featured in podcast episodes discussing culinary tours and food experiences in California.
  • Disney Partner — Promotes Mickey’s Toontown, indicating a partnership with Disney for family-focused tourism promotion.
  • Disneyland Partner — Featured in a guide about Bluey's debut at the park
  • Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Partner — Collaborates to promote cultural experiences and tribal visibility.
  • Google Government — References Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for reCAPTCHA compliance on website forms
  • Ike Barinholtz Partner — Featured in a podcast episode sharing Hollywood stories and personal California adventures.
  • Kevin Costner Partner — Featured in a podcast episode discussing his experiences as a Hollywood icon and connection to California.
  • Kristi Yamaguchi Partner — Featured in a podcast episode showcasing family-friendly sports and travel experiences in California.
  • LEGOLAND Partner — Features LEGOLAND as a family-friendly destination in promotional content for California travel.
  • Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Partner — Collaborates to promote cultural experiences and tribal visibility.
  • Universal Studios Partner — Features Super Nintendo World, indicating collaboration with Universal Studios to promote family attractions.
  • Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Partner — Collaborates to promote cultural experiences and tribal visibility.
  • Yurok Partner — Collaborates to promote cultural experiences and tribal visibility.