California region
North Coast
Redwoods, wine country and wild shoreline
From the tallest trees on Earth in Redwood National Park to the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma and the cliff-top village of Mendocino.
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Stories from North Coast
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
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 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
California Facts
California Facts That Will Surprise You
The world's tallest trees, the hottest temperature ever recorded and a name borrowed from a 500-year-old novel. California is full of surprises.
2 min read
Food & Drink
A First-Timer's Guide to California Wine Country
Napa or Sonoma? Reservations or walk-ins? Everything you need to plan a relaxed, delicious day among the vines.
1 min read
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