Gold Bluffs Beach Campground, a short detour from the parkway, provides the rare opportunity to camp with ancient redwoods on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other – a juxtaposition of ...

Visit this underrated state park for misty beaches, giant redwood trees, scenic trails, and great campsites for an ...

In winter, San Luis Obispo County offers a warm beach and a monarch grove as well as approachable wineries and the kitschy ...

The California State Coastal Conservancy last month approved $431,500 in grant funds to help Friends of the Dunes purchase ...

In busy, screen-filled lives, camping is a much-needed escape. Being outdoors is great for physical and mental health. Whether you’re hiking a new trail, gathering firewood, throwing a Frisbee, or ...

Discover California’s best 2026 weekend escapes, from beaches to deserts to mountain towns. Plan your next unforgettable ...

Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach isn’t just another pretty beach – it’s 3.2 miles of coastal perfection that somehow manages to remain one of Southern California’s best-kept secrets. You know ...

Travelers come from all over the world to road-trip Highway 1, which runs along California's rugged Pacific Coast. The vistas include wind-swept bluffs, tiny surfers in the distance, and sea otters or ...

This little-known California mountain park offers uncrowded hiking, spring waterfalls, backcountry views, and overnight ...

Winter camping on the California coast brings big surf and beautiful views. Here are the five best beachside campgrounds in ...

Wondrous kelp beds harbor a complex ecosystem that’s teeming with life, cleaning the water and the atmosphere, and bringing new hope for the future The Palos Verdes Kelp Forest Restoration Project ...

The Trump administration proposed Thursday to open up new oil and gas drilling off the coast of California, a move that had already been denounced by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). The administration also ...