For a must-see look at the creative and business sides of making music, plan a visit to Los Angeles’ outstanding and often overlooked Grammy Museum, part of downtown’s L.A. Live complex.

Despite being shaped by the dramatic natural wonders of a volcano and mineral hot springs, Lake County exudes a lot of pastoral bliss. Spend a few days in this inland stretch of the North Coast region ...

What makes California’s Redwood Coast so special? Maybe it’s the primeval wilderness that has inspired legends from Paul Bunyan to Bigfoot. Perhaps it’s the 175 miles of rugged coastline or the cozy ...

It's one of Big Sur’s most luxurious places to stay, and Post Ranch Inn's jaw-dropping architecture—which blends seamlessly with its bluff-top setting—makes this a sublime way to experience this ...

Play, hike, and soak up scenery on the beaches of San Luis Obispo County—also known as SLO CAL—in Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Cambria, and Cayucos South of Pismo, Oceano Beach has wide-open sands ...

While most museums only tell stories of the past, the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum in Palm Springs does something more. As the museum brings alive thousands of years of Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla ...

There’s nothing like a scenic drive through California wine country, exploring the state’s world-famous vineyards and wineries—but sometimes the best way to enjoy it is by letting someone else take ...

The food truck revolution gained steam in California with Los Angeles’ Kogi BBQ, launched in 2008 by chef Roy Choi. The movement has since spread across the state, and the world, providing diners with ...

South of Ocean Beach and easily accessible with a large parking lot and multiple entry points, Fort Funston is popular with windsurfers, kiteboarders, and hang gliders, who launch from the 200-foot ...

San Francisco is one of the truly great cities to visit in America. The City by the Bay offers sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, unforgettable fine dining options, epic ...

Foraging at the region’s abundant farm stands is a must. In the city of Madera, Gabby’s Fruit Basket offers local honey, farm-fresh eggs, and edible plants like basil and chili peppers, which you can ...

Discover the natural beauty and extraordinary wonders of California’s state parks ...