California’s golden stretch of land offers an unbeatable mix of vibrant cities, tranquil wilderness, and coastal gems.

The Best Towns to Visit on a Road Trip Down California's Central Coast for Incredible Food, Wineries, and Hotels If you want to stay overnight in Big Sur, the Post Ranch Inn is an excellent choice.

and a California Central Coast road trip should be on every family’s bucket list. Why? Because this portion of the state is a ...

Plan the ultimate tour of California, from San Francisco and Los Angeles to Yosemite and wine country, on our expert’s two-week itinerary ...

The central coast of California is a dynamic slice of culture, wildlife, and topographic wonder. It is best enjoyed slowly and surely on a week-long road trip between its world-famous bookends.

And, after Southern California travelers are finished ... three destinations as a bonus adventure, tacked onto a road trip up the coast to see the redwoods or along U.S. 395 to Lake Tahoe.

And the activities I enjoy that aren’t mountain related? I’m just a road trip away from California’s coast, big cities, the west side of the Sierra Nevada and all the fun that comes with ...

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.