My wife and I were on California’s Catalina Island in late spring of this year, checking out a place I used to be able to see from my dormitory window during my college days but had never been to. We’d…
Southern California has some great cities, and San Diego is one of the most beautiful cities along the West Coast of the United States. With San Diego’s gorgeous beaches, great culture, fantastic food, and rich history, San Diego is one…
From abundant sunny days to epic surf spots and snow-topped mountains—not to mention towering stands of redwoods and desert landscapes—it’s no wonder why California is the most visited U.S. state, with a projected 278.3 million visitors in 2023. With such…
Los Angeles is a fantastic city and definitely the most popular tourist destination on the West Coast. It’s a place everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime, but trying to find a hotel in LA is similar to…
As a local who has raised a family in coastal San Diego for the past 25 years, I still marvel daily at the city’s technicolor sunsets, inspired outdoor lifestyle, and sparkling coastline. If you’d like to get in on the…
For millennia, the Palm Springs area has been renowned for “taking the waters,” harnessing the therapeutic benefits of natural mineral-rich hot springs. This custom traces its roots back to the original Native American inhabitants, notably the Agua Caliente Band of…
From its coastal havens and valleys dotted with award-winning wineries to its magnificent desert landscapes and beyond, there are many excellent reasons to explore California—and now seven spectacular new ones await. Checking in to any of these incredible hotels means…
California’s abundance includes the many ways to fully immerse in its diverse cultures and incredible topography. The Golden State is as much made for deep dives into iconic cities and towns as it is for road trips, all the better…
There are many destinations to choose from when visiting California, but if it’s your first time in the Golden State, you may want to start in Southern California. The region is home to some of the best cities, including Los…
Venice Beach is the coolest neighborhood on Los Angeles’ coastline. It has a boho vibe with street performers, canals, and skate parks, and that’s without mentioning the iconic boardwalk. The neighborhood sits overlooking the Pacific Ocean and is a constant…