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Places to Visit
18 Beautiful California Coastal Towns Worth Visiting
From foggy Mendocino headlands to surf-town Encinitas, these are the California coastal towns worth planning a trip around, with what to do, when to go and practical tips for each.
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Places to Visit
10 Beautiful Places in California You Need to Visit
From granite valleys to cliff-top highways and alpine lakes, these are the California places that belong on every bucket list.
3 min read
Hidden Gems
Hidden California Gems Most Tourists Never Discover
Skip the crowds. These beaches, waterfalls and ghost towns show a side of California most visitors drive right past.
2 min read
California Lifestyle
Why Everyone Falls in Love With California
It's not just the weather. Here's what makes California feel like nowhere else, and why so many people never want to leave.
2 min read
California Travel
The Most Beautiful Coastal Drives in America
Highway 1 earns its reputation. These are the California coastal drives worth planning a whole trip around.
2 min read
Food & Drink
Where California Eats: Food Halls, Farmers Markets and Coastal Classics
From the Mission burrito to the fish taco and the Ferry Building, a delicious tour of the places and dishes that define California food.
1 min read
Local Stories
Mavericks: The Legendary Big Wave Off Half Moon Bay
For years only one surfer rode it. Today Mavericks is one of the most famous and feared big waves on the planet.
1 min read
Local Stories
The Comeback Kids: Meet the Elephant Seals of Año Nuevo
Once hunted nearly to extinction, northern elephant seals now crowd California beaches every winter. Here's where to see them.
1 min read
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