In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, former mining hamlets appeal to hikers, historians, and foodies.

Celebrating human creativity and furthering the understanding of folk art, craft and design from all eras and cultures of the world.

Albany is a small city of 20,000 people that punches above its weight with excellent restaurants and a large selection of drinks destinations

Virtual Yosemite – a groundbreaking interactive (VR) tour of one of America’s most spectacular destinations: Yosemite National Park in California.

Tips for visiting the Coachella Valley's most popular attraction: the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - including hiking, what to wear, ticket info, and more.

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The most abundant winter precipitation to hit California in a decade has flower aficionados budding with optimism about the spring wildflower bloom. Thanks to 2017’s rainy downpours and snowy deluge, flower seeds are germinating and roots are spreading. It’s already go-time for petal-seekers in California’s deserts and inland valleys—like the explosive color along the Fresno County Blossom Trail—and there’s more to come.

These eight San Francisco Bay Area trails offer wildlife sightings, dramatic waterfalls, stunning views, and towering trees—and they’re best in winter.

Stroll downtown’s State Street, soak up the coastal climate, and grab a bite at Julia Child’s favorite local restaurant, La Super-Rica Taqueria.

For your next visit to Monterey County, leave the coast to explore inland—sipping pinot noir, taking in the scenery, and tasting eclectic cuisine.

California’s Gold Country, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada east of Sacramento, may have gotten its name from the precious metal that drew people here during the Gold Rush, but in fall, that spar...

In the early 1900s, Sicilian immigrant, citrus grower and visionary Baldassare Forestiere began turning what was useless farmland into a vast network of rooms, tunnels and courtyards as a subterranean...

The East Bay is a hot spot for an evolving beer and wine industry. Here you can find craft breweries in wine country and wineries in the inner city, explore wine and beer trails, and sip biodynamic vi...

Santa Cruz lures with its boardwalk and plentiful opportunities for sun and surf, but in-the-know visitors ditch the crowds and head for the city’s funkier west side. More grown-up but just as fun, th...

Not all hamlets along the Golden State’s 1,100-mile coastline are created equal. Here are five true gems, each with its own distinct and irresistible lure. Pismo Beach: Water Sports What's more Califo...

Majestic coastal mountains, edge-of-the-world views, and the endless expanse of the sparkling blue P...

With the Pacific Ocean to the west, Tomales Bay carving the coastline, and San Francisco Bay to the ...

Interested in climbing at Pinnacles? Check here first for information about raptor advisories, safet...

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