Big Sur's dramatic vistas ... inner reaches of inhospitable "El Sur." In the aftermath of the Mexican-American War (1846-48), Mexico ceded California to the United States. In those early years ...

On Sunday, starting at 10 p.m., traffic flow will be halted at the location about 12 miles south of Carmel, and will reopen ...

Alila Ventana Big Sur offers a stress-free escape surrounded by nature, landing it a spot on this year's T+L 500 list. Travel + Leisure Senior Editorial Director Nina Ruggiero oversees T+L's award ...

As California’s most majestic highway remains closed, this roadside community tries to hold on.

With natural disasters plaguing the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, a local recommends Highway 395—for alpine lakes, cozy cafes and desert ghost towns along the Sierra Nevada’s dramatic eastern side.