California Tourist Information Welcome Centers
There are 21 California Tourist Information Centers available to assist the state’s visitors and travelers. They’re staffed with friendly people who are happy to provide suggestions for local attractions and accommodations. In support of California tourism, the centers are stocked with copies of the 2023 California Visitors Guide, as well as maps, coupons, and more.
In addition to these state-run resources, most large (and some small) California cities have an independently run Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. You can check out this list for additional California tourist information resources, including email addresses and phone numbers for your research purposes. They’re a wonderful resource for making the most of your California vacation, getaway or holiday.
Also, if you’re planning to visit a specific California city but are unsure what’s located in the same vicinity, this California cities list can help your research. Just locate the city you’re visiting on the alphabetical list, and then find other cities that are in the same area.
You can also learn about the different California areas and what they have to offer by clicking on a navigation button at the top of this page. Plus, there’s a handy California tourist map on the home page that sets out the state’s various areas for your trip inspiration and planning purposes.
Locations for the 21 brick-and-mortar centers are set out on this California Tourist Information Welcome Centers map, where from north to south you’ll find:
Anderson Welcome Center
1699 Hwy. 273
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1180
admin@shastacascade.org
Truckee Welcome Center
10065 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 587-8808
travelinfo@truckee.com
Auburn Welcome Center
1103 High Street, Suite 150
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 887-2111
info@visitplacer.com
El Dorado Hills Welcome Center
2085 Vine Street, Suite 105
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 358-3700
staff@eldoradohillschamber.org
Santa Rosa Welcome Center
9 Fourth Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(800) 404-7673
info.santarosa@visitcwc.com
Fairfield Welcome Center
1 Jelly Belly Lane
Fairfield, CA 94533
(877) 793-7386
info@visitfairfieldca.com
San Francisco Welcome Center
PIER 39, Building “B” 2nd Level
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 716-5897
sfcawelcomecenter@gmail.com
Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center
2510 Highway 203
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 924-5500
info@visitmammoth.com
Gilroy Welcome Center
(in Gilroy Premium Outlets shopping center)
8155-6 Arroyo Circle
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-6436
pam@visitgilroy.com
Salinas Welcome Center
1213 North Davis Road
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 757-8687
info@soulofca.org
Pismo Beach Welcome Center
333 Five Cities Drive, #100
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 668-7354
info@southcountychambers.com
Ridgecrest Welcome Center
880 N. China Lake Blvd.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-8202
info@racvb.com
Barstow Welcome Center
2796 Tanger Way, Suite 106
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-4782
info.barstow@visitcwc.com
Yucca Valley Welcome Center
56711 Twentynine Palms Highway
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
(760) 365-5464
admin@californiawelcomecenter.com
Ontario Welcome Center
(in Ontario Mills Mall)
One Mills Circle, Suite 1054
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 980-2019
info@ontariocvb.org
Cabazon Welcome Center
48750 Seminole Drive, #100
Cabazon, CA 92230
(951) 922-3000
cwc@cabazonoutlets.com
Los Angeles Welcome Center
(in Citadel Outlets shopping center)
100 Citadel Drive, Suite 480
Los Angeles, CA 90040
(323) 888-1724
cwc@citadeloutlets.com
Torrance Welcome Center
(in Del Amo Fashion Center – Main Level, Entrance #1)
3525 Carson Street
Torrance, CA 90503
(424) 392-7495
welcomecenter@discovertorrance.com
San Clemente Welcome Center
(in Outlets at San Clemente shopping center)
101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa #190
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 535-2323
cwc@outletsatsanclemente.com
Oceanside Welcome Center
928 North Coast Highway
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 721-1101
visitorinfo@visitoceanside.org
San Diego Cross Border Express Welcome Center
2745 Ortay Pacific Drive
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 940-8101
info@cwccbx.com
Photo of California Welcome Center Sign by Shoshanah via flickr (Creative Commons); and Photo of Welcome to California Road Sign by formulaone via flickr (Creative Commons).
