Our Golden State travel experts guide you through key destinations in California, whether it be wine tasting, hitting theme parks, or touring missions.
Surrounded by green hills and vineyards, La Lomita Ranch makes a great base for exploring Highway 1 and the Central Coast. Although La Lomita Ranch is less than a 10-minute drive from San Luis County Regional Airport, it feels like a million miles away. Green hills...
Planning a trip to Yosemite National Park? We recommend you stay in Madera County, about 16 miles from the South Entrance to Yosemite. Read on for everything to do in beautiful Madera County. Embarking on a journey to explore Madera County and Yosemite raised a...
Escape to the enchanting seaside village of Pacific Grove on California's scenic Monterey Bay. The village makes an ideal car-free escape on Monterey Bay. Pacific Grove is one of those places on Monterey Bay you may not know about. The tiny oceanfront hamlet is on...
South Lake Tahoe is perfect for summer vacationing families, couples, or solo travelers. Of course, Lake Tahoe, or Big Blue as locals call America's largest alpine lake, is spectacular in any season. Still, summertime offers activities satisfying folks of all ages,...
Heading to Southern California, but you've already visited Disney? Wondering what other Southern California amusement parks offer great family fun? Read on for our top picks. Southern California is known for its family-fun activities, including hot spots like...
Mendocino, about a three-hour drive north of San Francisco, is filled with diverse landscapes, from vineyards and rolling hills to redwood forests and rocky shores. Its temperate climate lends itself to vacationing any time of year (just be sure to pack layers!), and there are activities aplenty. Mendocino is a place where life slows down a bit, affording you the chance to take in stunning seaside scenery, peruse boutiques and galleries, and savor the local flavors of both food and wine.
Summertime is beach time! Here are our recommendations for the 10 best beach escapes. It's summertime, and where better to celebrate the season than at the beach? For me, something is cleansing about letting the ebb and flow of the water relax you. If you're looking...
From roses to cacti, these outdoor wonderlands showcase natural beauty all year long.
Botanical gardens across the Western United States offer amazing opportunities for visitors to explore the world around them, experiencing everything from native plants to exotic foliage. these gardens vary from desert landscapes filled with cacti and succulents to hothouses brimming with exotic orchids to rugged seaside cliff walks. Some gardens also house animals, birds, children’s activities, petting zoos, carousels, miniature trains, art and antiquities.
A golf newbie gets a lesson on the Tom Fazio Championship Golf Course at Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego. The 18-hole, 72-par golf course is ideal for newbies and pros alike. When I headed to San Diego for a three-day stay at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, I had no idea...
Sample great Santa Ynez wines with a visit to Gleason Family Vineyards. This Central California winemaker operates Refugio Ranch Vineyards, Roblar Winery & Vineyards, and Buttonwood Winery & Vineyard. Read on to find out why you should visit these Santa Ynez...