- Mother's Day is the first weekend in May. If you're looking for something special for Mom's big day, we've got some great ideas for family getaways, day trips and places to go beyond the same, old, tired Mother's Day Brunch.
- Amgen Tour of California Bicycle Race: California's version of the famous French bicycle race attracts some big-name riders
- Bay to Breakers Race, San Francisco attracts more then 30,000 runners and just as many spectators who come to see all the great costumed runners
- Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, Angels Camp is an old-fashioned county fair that also features the jumping amphibians which inspired author Mark Twain's first published work
- Cinco de Mayo: May 5 isn't Mexico's independence day, but it does mark an important battle when an ill-equipped Mexican army held off a French invasion. You'll find celebrations in Los Angeles' Olvera Street, San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose
- Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower: The best places to see them are far away from city lights and where there are few trees: Joshua Tree or Lake Shasta are great choices.
- Memorial Day in California: The first big holiday of summer is the last Monday of the month.
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