These lakes require a moderate hiking adventure to reach, but that makes the rewards all the better with fewer crowds and backcountry camping options.
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The Golden State isn't known for being affordable. Soon, prices will get even higher for all commuters crossing this one specific route over the water.
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Avoid the long drive to Yosemite National Park and visit this underrated preserve for trails, mountains, and scenic gorges a short distance from San Francisco.
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Famous for palm-lined boulevards, coastal scenery and car culture, this Southern California hotspot also ranks among America's worst for traffic.
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California’s largest island feels worlds away from the mainland, with unique wildlife, sea caves, turquoise waters, and dramatic coastal hikes.
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This preserve in San Mateo County offers uncrowded trails for hiking and mountain biking that pass towering redwoods and even an airplane crash memorial.
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From beach fetch sessions to star-studded hiking trails and specialty pup pizzas, this city was named one of the nation's best destinations for dog owners.
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Sculpture parks are the perfect way to blend outdoor adventure with beautiful artwork. Here are some of the best places to see iconic works in the U.S.
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Enjoy an island vacation with city vibes at a destination minutes away from San Diego, with stretches of soft sand, luxury resorts, and a downtown village.
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If you like your neighborhoods to be pedestrian-friendly and packed with independent shops and charming vibes, this delightful spot in California is for you.
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This secluded getaway in the Monterey Peninsula offers Mediterranean-style suites, luxury spa amenities, golf privileges, and coastal landscapes.
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Located near Joshua Tree National Park is a secret California wilderness that is perfect for some solo time with no crowds and some incredible views.
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If you love sleeping beneath millions of stars, among rock formations, cacti, and sand, these camping destinations in the American Southwest are ideal.
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Perfect, peeling waves are coming to Palm Desert’s new surf park in summer 2026, delivering 1,000 waves per hour for beginners and experts alike.
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Orange County’s park project on a former Marine base spans 1,300 acres, featuring a sky balloon, arts complex, future amphitheater and retail district.
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Coronado's latest boutique stay offers Mediterranean-inspired design, rooftop views, hidden cocktails, and over-the-top luxury near the coast.
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Near Santa Rosa, a rugged mountain wilderness offers backcountry camping, sweeping valley views, and miles of trails for hikers and horseback riders.
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While airport hotels might seem like a place of last resort, these cushy landings make a long layover feel like a blessing instead of a curse.
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California is jam-packed with lots to see and do, but you're seriously missing out if you don't stop at this incredible beach for some sun and fun.
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Not many nature walks feature ancient-feeling tar pits that tie back to an area's economic and cultural history. But this California hike does.
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With a $5 entrance fee and stellar visitor reviews, this restored military base offers a brilliant glimpse into frontier life amid the California Gold Rush.
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Our local writer is sharing these perfect day trips outside San Diego (and Los Angeles), ranging from beaches to deserts to historic little towns.
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This estate is the oldest continuously operating winery in Napa, which changed California's wine industry, especially for tourism, and is still thriving today.
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Rub shoulders with celebrities at this swanky California resort, beloved for its five-star spa, on-site restaurants, beach access, pools, and other amenities.
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The Golden State is full of interesting old forts, but few carry the cultural legacy of Russia's imprint on the area like this modern-day state park.
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Every city has its own unique way of life, much of which is hardly obvious to outsiders, and San Francisco is no different, as these unwritten rules prove.
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Most LA visitors flock to hotspots like the Walk of Fame, but if you venture slightly off the beaten path, you'll experience a Hollywood only locals know.
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