Road Trip

A scenic coastal landscape features rugged cliffs dotted with windswept trees and lush greenery overlooking a deep blue ocean under a clear sky, ideal for scenic drives in Northern California. In the background, a range of hazy mountains stretches across the horizon.

Top 5 Scenic Drives in Northern California

Some of the best memories I have as a kid growing up in Sacramento include piling into the Country Squire station wagon — seatbelts? What […]

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The 7 Natural Wonders of California

Sometimes we need to remind ourselves how lucky we are to be living in California. We have it all: beaches, mountains, volcanoes, coastal forests, and

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A winding road curves through a mountainous landscape adorned with dense autumn foliage. Pine trees stand tall among vibrant hues of yellow, orange, and green. Road tripping through California’s fall foliage is a visual feast, with the clear sky highlighting the vivid colors of the trees on the hillside.

Road Tripping through California’s Fall Foliage

When autumn hits, you should consider taking a weekend getaway to enjoy some of the best fall foliage viewing in California. Listed below are some

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A scenic coastal view with a sandy beach and gentle waves along the shore. A mountainous cliff rises on the left, extending toward the horizon under a clear blue sky. The beach stretches alongside a road with small structures and parked vehicles, capturing the charm of a Four-Days Ventura County Coast getaway.

Four-Days on the Ventura County Coast

I remember as a kid driving north through Ventura County with my parents and seeing nothing but fields and farmland. Coming from L.A., I might

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A scenic view of distant mountains basking in the warm light of an early sunset. The sky is painted with soft pastel hues of pink and orange. Below the mountains, a lush forest occupies the foreground, framed by tall trees on either side—your perfect Ojai Getaway guide.

Discovering Ojai: A 4-Day Dream Getaway

Twelve miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, the city of Ojai lies in a small valley, north of Ventura and east of Santa Barbara. Arrive

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A scenic ocean view at sunset features waves crashing against dark rocks. The shoreline curves gently, with white foam from the waves spreading across the beach. Rolling hills and a mountain range are visible in the distance under a sky with scattered clouds—perfect for a road trip along the Lost Coast.

How to Road Trip the Lost Coast

The Lost Coast is proof that if you don’t build it, they won’t come. What wasn’t built along 90 miles of pristine California coastline north

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Three people stand with their arms around each other, facing a stunning mountain landscape reminiscent of Yosemite with a large lake in the foreground. They are wearing hiking gear, and a lone hiker is seen on the path to the left. The sky is blue with some scattered clouds, evoking the beauty of Gold Country.

Four-Day Road Trip From Yosemite Through Gold Country, An Hourly Itinerary

If it’s been a while since you’ve taken a road trip to Gold County and Yosemite, now is the time to open your calendar and

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A picturesque vineyard with neat rows of grapevines stretches across the gently rolling hills of Anderson Valley under a clear blue sky. In the background, forests and trees frame the lush green landscape, while a wooden trellis supports the vines in the foreground.

California Roadtrips: Anderson Valley

An Anderson Valley winemaker once told me, “If you see redwoods growing, Pinot Noir can’t be far away.” Thanks to the cooling influence of the

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A coastal scene with a sandy beach and rocky shoreline, perfect for wildlife watching in Northern California. Numerous seals lounge on the sand near the water as ocean waves gently roll onto the shore, with a grassy cliff rising on the left side of the image.

NorCal Winter Wildlife Watching

If you’re looking for something interesting and affordable to do this winter in Northern California, Mother Nature puts on some pretty good free shows. Much

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