CALIFORNIA-OSITY? The state of utter and amazing California-a-tude may be basked in on any day of the year, of course; somewhere, flowers are blooming in the Golden State, a wave is grandly crashing ...

California always seemed like a dream; a golden land of beaches, giant trees and those picture-perfect roads that seem to stretch endlessly into the horizon. I’d meet travelers who had surfed in Santa ...

If you’re looking to escape the usual crowded California beaches this summer, there are plenty of lesser-known spots waiting ...

Emily Hochberg is a California-based travel writer and editor with over 15 years of experience covering destinations and city guides, family travel, luxury, resorts, wellness, transportation and ...

If you live in Southern California or plan to visit, you probably already know the region offers more than just beaches and..

Let’s get it out of the way: Long Beach is huge. In terms of land mass, it spans 77 square miles, stretching inland to the north, touching Compton, and then east of the 605 where it breaches the ...

Coastal escapes like Carmel-by-the-Sea and Carpinteria charm with their ocean views and easygoing vibes. Healdsburg and Lodi are ideal for wine lovers looking for tasting rooms and vineyard views.

U.S. News & World Report has chosen 26 places across the United States as one of the best “underrated travel destinations,” and only one spot in California made the list that boasts national parks and ...

The Michelin Guide isn’t just for restaurants. The guidebook’s anonymous, difficult-to-please investigators are also concerned about hotels – and they have some thoughts on what’s in California. Where ...