A first look at Hotel El Roblar, Ojai's oldest hotel — a 1919 Spanish Colonial Revival landmark restored over five years and reopened as a 50-room boutique retreat with Chef Brandon Boudet's Condor Bar, the historic Mariposa Ballroom, and a pool beneath the Topa Topa mountains.

Discover Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, a luxury waterfront hotel with ocean views, rooftop pool, spa, fine dining and a prime Downtown location.

A Victorian seaport on Humboldt Bay behind California's 'Redwood Curtain,' Eureka pairs a National Register historic district, a working harbor, redwood forests, an artsy culture, and coastal affordability into one of the state's most distinctive small cities.

A chain-free arts-and-wellness valley town near the California coast, Ojai pairs a famous sunset glow, a walkable Spanish-style downtown, spas and retreats, and an independent spirit into one of Southern California's most distinctive escapes.

A sun-soaked Northern California city on the Sacramento River, Redding pairs the iconic Sundial Bridge, 80 miles of trails, lakes and mountains, and homes far below the state average into one of California's great outdoor-and-affordability stories.

A laid-back California surf town between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Ventura pairs a walkable historic downtown, real surf culture, Channel Islands access, and coastal living at a fraction of Santa Barbara prices.

Cambria, California pairs a pine-forested seaside village of art galleries and cafés with Moonstone Beach and its bluff-top boardwalk, the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, elephant seals, and Hearst Castle just up the coast.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is a fairy-tale coastal village of cobblestone paths, storybook cottages, and 50-plus art galleries on the Monterey Peninsula, with a white-sand beach framed by cypress and a historic Spanish mission.

Weather Permitting is the new 40th-floor rooftop bar at Four Seasons San Francisco, serving cocktails and wine with Golden Gate Bridge and Bay views.

One of the best-preserved Gold Rush towns in the West, Nevada City, California pairs a Victorian downtown, a thriving arts and music scene, and Sierra foothills nature into one of Northern California's most distinctive small towns.

California's capital and America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, Sacramento pairs a booming downtown, two rivers, Gold Rush history, and real affordability that keeps drawing Bay Area transplants north.

A booming Central Coast wine region with Napa-level quality at half the price, Paso Robles, California pairs 250-plus wineries, a walkable downtown, and Central Coast living into one of the state's most sought-after destinations.

Set along iconic Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, The Georgian, Unbound Collection by Hyatt, has reemerged as one of the West Coast’s most captivating boutique stays—an oceanfront landmark where 1930s glamour meets modern California ease.

Is Slab City worth visiting or something you should avoid entirely? Here’s the honest verdict on what Slab City, California really is, safety realities, and who should (and shouldn’t) go.

Is Bombay Beach worth visiting or will you regret the drive? Here’s the honest verdict on what Bombay Beach, California really is, what surprises people, and who should absolutely skip it.

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara, the “American Riviera” — known for sunny beaches, world‑class wineries, charming downtown, and outdoor adventures.

California’s iconic Highway 1, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), is a bucket-list road trip filled with jaw-dropping coastal cliffs, charming beach towns, dramatic ocean views, and unforgettable pit stops. Whether you’re doing it solo, with friends, or as a romantic getaway, this ultimate guide helps you plan the perfect Highway 1 adventure from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

Tucked along the sun-drenched coast of San Diego, La Jolla is a chic seaside enclave where rugged cliffs meet crystalline waters, and a vibrant cultural scene flourishes amid postcard-perfect beaches. Here are ten irresistible reasons to pack your bags and set your sights on this California gem before everyone else beats you there.

Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection, is redefining luxury on Ocean Avenue with its California-cool design. Envisioned by acclaimed Icelandic architect Gulla Jónsdóttir, the hotel blends sculptural elements and an indoor-outdoor flow to create a serene retreat by the sea. The signature restaurant, Marelle, led by chef Raphael Lunetta, showcases hyper-local coastal cuisine.

We sat down with Executive Chef Mattia Agazzi of Michelin-starred Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura in Beverly Hills, California — the LA outpost of the Florence flagship restaurant. From the Lombardy region, Mattia Agazzi uses only the finest Italian produce, which he playfully interprets through his own stories, moods and dreams, day by day, plate by plate.