California Travel Stories

Jan 6, 2021 • 5 min read

Ever wanted to soar above the clouds? Practice a barrel roll? These top US spots are perfect for trying your hand at piloting a plane.

Nov 10, 2020 • 4 min read

Whether you're looking to stay on the slopes or retreat to the wilderness between runs, there's a cabin to fit the bill.

Nov 9, 2020 • 4 min read

There's no better time to find relaxing hot springs than right now. These are the best hot springs in California.

Nov 3, 2020 • 5 min read

Nothing is quite like the 211-mile John Muir Trail – a sea of granite and snowcapped peaks, with creeks flowing down to alpine lakes. Here's a primer.

Oct 26, 2020 • 6 min read

Between the iconic California shoreline and the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest, America’s left coast is home to an array of diverse ecosystems,…

Oct 22, 2020 • 5 min read

Straddling an ancient redwood forest and the wild and windswept Pacific coast, Humboldt County is one of the most uniquely beautiful places in the world.

Oct 8, 2020 • 6 min read

California's adrenaline sports aren't limited to warm days by the beach. The trick is knowing where to go. Here's a few spots to get the blood pumping.

Oct 2, 2020 • 5 min read

Some of the United States' best wineries are also great places for a hike. Here are a few wineries that pair gorgeous walks with after-hike wine tastings.

Sep 30, 2020 • 4 min read

From mountains to desert, forest to streams, the country's abundance of showstopping views could make even the most jaded traveler weak at the knees. Here are…

Jul 23, 2020 • 5 min read

For mask-wearing city-dwellers desperate for a change of scenery, there are options within driving distance to blow off some steam – without rubbing elbows…

Jul 9, 2020 • 6 min read

After months of closures, Napa's wineries are beginning to reopen. Here's what's changed and how to go wine tasting safely.

May 21, 2020 • 9 min read

California is irresistible to road trippers. Gas up and get ready for your jaw to drop, from serpentine coastal drives to towering redwood trees, ostentatious…

Mar 23, 2020 • 5 min read

In Idyllwild, a tiny mountain town in Southern California, the mayor was practically born with a tie around his neck. At just 11 weeks old, he was…

Nov 26, 2019 • 6 min read

Meander the 10-mile Bohemian Highway through the rolling hills of California's Sonoma County with this three-day itinerary.

Nov 8, 2019 • 5 min read

Is it safe to travel to California with the recent wildfires? We're here to tell you how to do it.

Oct 1, 2019 • 5 min read

Celebrate the top 10 most beautiful buildings in America's relatively young but impressive history, as voted by the American Institute of Architects.

Sep 30, 2019 • 5 min read

Centuries of seekers have transformed Los Angeles into a vibrant metropolis and a magnet for innovation. Here's where to follow in their footsteps.

Sep 23, 2019 • 6 min read

On a private tour of Yosemite, an Ansel Adams expert taught me to shoot like the famed landscape photographer. Here's what I learned.

Aug 22, 2019 • 4 min read

California is perfect for adventure sports. Here are some of the most heart-pounding extreme sports experiences across the Golden State.

Aug 13, 2019 • 4 min read

Located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo County is one of California’s largest wine regions. It also has more than 80 miles…

Aug 3, 2019 • 5 min read

Downtown Los Angeles, much of which was once a sketchy no-go zone, is in the midst of regeneration, and neon – radiant gas sealed in hand-twisted glass…

Jul 23, 2019 • 6 min read

In May, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland in California. It’s set to open in August at Walt Disney World in Florida. The setting for this new…