Privately owned until 2015, the 547-acre Estero Americano Coast Preserve is welcoming hikers, birdwatchers, wildflower lovers ...

Fort Bragg, California, offers scenic hiking trails, locally caught seafood, and an off-the-beaten path getaway.

Over the years, my teenage daughter and I have taken countless little road trips around California, where we’ve lived her ...

If there’s one trip that perfectly captures California’s epic diversity, it’s a road trip along the Golden State’s coastline. From towering redwoods in the north to sun-drenched Santa Barbara Riviera ...

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