California

Trade city crowds for California's most charming beach towns: Capitola, Cambria, Bodega Bay and more for laid-back coastal perfection.

Looking for the perfect weekend beach escape from San Diego? Discover 8 coastal towns offering surf, sun, and small-town charm.

Escape the city with our guide to the best weekend beach towns near San Francisco—sun, surf, and small-town vibes.

America’s picturesque small beach towns often look like they belong on a postcard. Yet, just because a place seems carefree,…

The Pacific Coast Highway stretches for nearly 700 miles along the California coast. Also known as Highway 1, it travels…

California’s coastline spans 840 miles—making it the third-longest in the U.S., surpassed only by Alaska and Florida. Along such a…

I didn’t move all the way from the Midwest to Oceanside, California just for the overpriced avocado toast. I came…

The Pacific Coast Highway—known as Highway 101 in the north and Highway 1 in the south—stretches 1,650 miles from Port…