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31 Ways to Make an I-5 Trip Between LA and SF Way More Enjoyable

Camp at Pyramid Lake, visit state parks or follow the Oakland Cannabis Trail

The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern Is SoCal’s Newest Luxury Destination

A former stagecoach stop gets a big-league glow up

The Great California National Park Road Trip

Hit all nine of them on this roughly 30-day itinerary

We Took the Newly Revamped Blue Line to Azusa. Here’s What We Found

It’s a work in progress but a great option if you’re looking for a car-free trip to Downtown LA

A Viking-Inspired Lodge on Big Bear Lake Gets a Chic Update

Get cozy beside the fireplace in lakefront rooms — or standalone cabins — at Marina Riviera

A Pro Surfer’s Guide to California’s Best Surf Towns

Huntington Beach native Brett Simpson shares his favorite surf spots — and all the best nearby eats

Road-Tripping From LA to Palm Springs? Stop at These 5 Places Along the Way

We’ve got two world-class music venues, a wellness oasis and more

Drift Palm Springs Is a New Desert Hotel With Room for Everyone

All the space of a vacation home with all the service of high-end lodge

LA’s Best Pool Passes Are Somehow Both Super Luxurious and Affordable

If your favorite part of a five-star hotel stay is the swim, you’re in luck

Here’s How to Rent Some Celebrities’ Secret Palm Springs Spreads

If it’s good enough for Leo DiCaprio, Frank Sinatra and Queen Elizabeth….

12 California Music Festivals Worth the Drive This Summer

Lizzo paired with wine, or guitar gods and 80 breweries? Take your pick.

Ocean Views From the Pool? Golden-Hour Kayak? Here’s Where to Find Them.

Redondo Beach may offer the coastal vacation of a lifetime

This Wellness Retreat Is the Key to Unlocking Mexico's Wine Country

Bonus: You can drive from LA to Montevalle before lunch

Now Is the Best Time to Stay at These Airbnbs in the Coachella Valley

The festivalgoers are gone, and the sizzling temps of summer are a few weeks off

The Big Melt Is Here — So Get to These 10 Magnificent California Waterfalls and Swimming Holes, Stat

From Shasta’s “eighth wonder of the world” to clothing-optional natural pools

These Restored Cabins Are a Dream Work-From-Mountain Destination

Gorgeous design, smart kitchenettes and strong wifi make Big Bear's Noble + Proper a superior workcation spot