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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.
18 min read
Places to Visit
Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, California: Things to Do, Beaches & Travel Guide
Pier sunsets, beach volleyball and a walkable downtown steps from the sand. Here's how to plan a day (or a weekend) in Hermosa Beach.
12 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
California History
Route 66 in California: The Mother Road's Final Miles
From the Colorado River to the Santa Monica Pier, California's stretch of Route 66 is full of desert ghost towns, neon and nostalgia.
1 min read
California Lifestyle
Salt, Sun and Surf: How the Beach Shapes California Life
From Hawaiian princes surfing Santa Cruz in 1885 to sunset walks on the pier, the beach is woven into California's identity.
1 min read
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