California region
San Diego
Seventy miles of sunny coastline
Balboa Park, La Jolla's sea lions, Coronado Beach and the desert wildflowers of Anza-Borrego.
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Stories from San Diego
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
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 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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