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9 Reasons to Visit Avalon
These pictures should give you enough reasons to visit Avalon, the main town on Catalina Island, just off the Los Angeles coast. More: Catalina Weekend
New Hotel Find: AVIA Napa
The town of Napa's newest hotel (and the first one to be built right downtown in more years than most people can remember) won a rare, five-star rating from us
New Hotel Find: Shangri-La
You might call Hotel Shangri-La a late bloomer. First opened in 1939, it missed Santa Monica's golden age and languished for the next 70 years, until its
New Hotel Find: Sonoma Mission Inn
It isn't a new hotel. In fact, parts of it qualify for historic status. The Sonoma Mission Inn centers around a 1920s hotel built in Spanish mission style and
California in Fall
Eastern California boasts electric-yellow foliage as the aspens change color, gut you'll find plenty of other things to in the fall in the rest of the state.
California for Culture Lovers
We've got lots of opportunities for you to enjoy the arts in California. We'll tell you where to see Tony Award-winning drama, internationally-renowned music
California's Tony Award Winners
Besides annual awards to productions and performers appearing in New York City, the prestigious Tony Awards also recognizes one regional theatre troupe each
Enjoy the Arts on a Los Angeles Getaway
If the only thing that comes to mind when you think of Los Angeles involves smog, traffic or Hollywood film studios, it's time to reset your mental image. Did
Disneyland Hotel Gets an Update
I'm happy to report that the Disneyland Hotel recently entered an extensive renovation that should address many of our previous complaints. They're
Disneyland Weekend Getaway
Some people go to Disneyland for days on end, but one of the joys of living in California is that you can also go for just a weekend. Use the Disneyland
New iPhone App for Disneyland
I'm a self-confessed gadget geek and that snazzy new iPhone I bought quickly turned from an indulgence into a necessity, keeping track of things and getting me
Where Does a Pardoned Turkey Go?
Well, if you're the National Thanksgiving Turkey who just received a pardon from the President, you want to get out of Washington before someone changes their
Great Place to Stay: Sunset Cove Villas
Sunset Cove Villas are the closest many of us will ever come to knowing what it's like to live in a luxurious, oceanfront Laguna Beach home. Bring enough people
New Hotel Find: Hotel Parisi, La Jolla
We always love a stay in La Jolla, and now we have even more reasons to want to go back after staying at the lovely Hotel Parisi. The unique style and attention
New Hotel Find: Hotel Solamar, San Diego
Among comparable hotels in the same area, Hotel Solamar offers gives good value for money. We especially like their pool and bar area. They're also extremely
What Do You Want to Know More About?
It's time to start planning for next year here at California for Visitors, and this is one of the few places to get travel information where you have a chance
What Do You Need to Know About Lodging?
We've created lists of recommended lodging, tips for getting the best place to stay for the least money and reviewed a lot of hotels in the past few years.
What Should We Do First?
We always seem to have more ideas than we have time to implement. So tell us: Which of these things do you want us to do the most? I want to know
Christmas Bird Count
Instead of counting calories or counting your presents this year, why not count some birds instead? The Audubon Society sponsors the annual Christmas Bird Count
Our Nation's Christmas Tree
The folks in Washington, DC may have the National Christmas tree, but California is home to The Nation's Christmas Tree, a subtle distinction best understood by
New Hotel Find: Andreas Hotel, Palm Springs
Like many Palm Springs hotels, the Andreas is both old and new, built in the 1930s and updated just a few years ago. It offers a great combination of
New Hotel Finds: La Quinta Resort
Located in La Quinta, south of Palm Springs, the La Quinta Resort sits in one of the prettiest spots in the Coachella Valley, with mountains cupping around the
New Year's in California
Santa may have just left and the paper and ribbons are strewn all over the house, but it's not too soon to start thinking about New Year's Eve. Wherever
Plan Ahead for Christmas: Yosemite Bracebridge Dinner
The Bracebridge Dinner has been a Yosemite tradition since 1927. Over 100 players transform The Ahwanee Hotel dining room into a 17th century English manor for
Pacific Coast Highway
The other day, someone asked in our forum I wish to know more information about Highway One. It's a big request for a highway that runs from Capistrano Beach
Get Muddy (and Relaxed) in Southern California
Glen Ivy Resort in Corona is an 11-acre, deluxe day spa centered around natural mineral springs and red clay mineral baths that earned it the nickname Club
See the Coachella Valley and Colorado Desert
I recently took a day-long drive out of Palm Springs, heading south into the Coachella Valley. If you look at it on a map, you might not think there's much to
Where to Stay in Palm Springs
Palm Springs can be a frustrating place to find a place to stay, with more than half a dozen small towns that are each listed separately in some reservation
Yosemite Chefs Holidays
You may be still stuffed from holiday dinner, but now is a good time to get that appetites in shape one more time. The final of three signature events held at
Something New for Disney Fans: Walt Disney Family Museum
Northern Californians who love things Disney now have a place to indulge themselves in Walt Disney history without going all the way to Southern California to
Free Disneyland Tickets - For a Day of Volunteer Service
Starting January 1, 2010, Disneyland offered free tickets in a promotion called Give a Day. Get a Disney Day. It's a simple concept - you give a day of
Whee! Audi Driving Experience
In the January Issue of Real Simple magazine, author Lee Eisenberg presents 10 ways to shop smarter this year. Perhaps the most interesting (and surely the most
Whee! Flying Low in the Oceano Dunes
When I went on a ride with Pacific Adventure Tours a while back, I often couldn't figure out whether I was really in an open-topped hummer or on a roller
Whee! Indoor Skydiving
If you're short on excitement and tired of being stuck in the house while it's raining outside, you might want to try an indoor skydiving adventure. It feels
Are You Interested in a Getaway Newsletter?
Our weekend getaway guide includes some many fun places that you could go to a different one every weekend for over a year. We know you can't get away that
Chinese New Year in San Francisco
San Francisco will celebrate Chinese New Year 2010 with the largest Chinese New Year Parade outside of Asia. It happens on February 27. To get an idea of what
Weekend Getaways for Your Interests
Some of you want to be active on the weekend while others want to just go someplace to rest and relax. Whether you're looking for those activities - or if you
Just One More Question... About the Sierra Foothills
If you remember the detective show Colombo, you'll remember the famous just one more question line Detective Colombo always used to get the information he
What's the Hardest Part of Planning a Trip?
To help us provide you with the most useful information about California travel, we'd like to know a little more about you. Tell us what you think is the
What Do You Need to Know About California State Parks?
When we asked last year what you wanted to know more about, 27% of those who responded chose California state parks. We've also noticed that a lot of people
Romantic California Hotels
If you're looking for a romantic place to stay, we'll make it easy for you. Just click on over to the collections of romantic hotels in Los Angeles and San
Destination Hideways in California
Sometimes you just want to get away, settle in a nice spot and not worry about things for a couple of days. Other times, you find a place that's so nice you
Chinese New Year in Los Angeles
The southland has plenty of Lunar New Year events, too. Los Angeles area Chinese New Year events range from stage spectaculars to street festivals and fairs.
Chinese New Year No Matter Where You Are
No matter where you are, I hope you enjoy all these interesting articles about Chinese New Year as much as I did: Chinese New Year Customs and Traditions
Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl was a hit from its very first season in 1922, and it's my favorite outdoor concert venue. Some nights the ambiance outperforms the artists,
Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Los Angeles
Do you remember the old song that says it never rains in southern California? The next phrase says it pours, man, it pours. Don't let images of Baywatch get
Things to Do on a Rainy Day in San Diego
If you're looking for things to do on a rainy day in San Diego, we've got some ideas for you.
Pageant of the Masters
Now is a good time to start thinking about getting seats for this summer's Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach. The best seats may already be nearly sold out
California in Spring
It's time for spring (or will be soon), so shake yourself out of a winter rut and go out to enjoy the season. Use our guide to California in Spring to plan your
Spring Getaways
Spring is the time for special tours at Hearst Castle, meteor showers, flower-filled valleys and clear skies in San Francisco. Our spring getaway guide will
Starstruck California
With the Academy Awards just over, we all get a few stars in our eyes this time of year. If you'd like to indulge in some cinemania, our guide to California's
Film Lover's Los Angeles
If you're a film lover, it's pretty obvious that Los Angeles is the best place to indulge your passion for a weekend getaway, but there's a lot more to do than
California's Cartoon-iest Sights
If you're a fan of comic strips and cartoons, you can have a grand time running all over California visiting all the museums and seeing murals and other
Hite Cove Trail
Wildflowers bloom a little later in the in the Sierras, following the wave of blossoms in the desert. If you're looking for wildflowers or just a pretty hike,
Kobe, Cabernet and Akira Kurosawa
Vegetarians and vegans, stop reading right now. This one is for meat lovers only. Quattro restaurant at the Four Seasons Palo Alto starts a Kobe and Cabernet
New Lodging/Camping Find: El Capitan Canyon
El Capitan Canyon is one of a new class of lodgings, midway between old-fashioned tent camping and staying in a nice hotel. They often use the term glamping
Russian River Rose Company
If summer turns your thoughts toward planting a garden, Sonoma's Russian River Rose Company specializes in roses that do well in Northern California, and they
Coming Up: Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival
Next month, I'm headed for the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival. It runs April 8-10, 2010, and it's not too late for you to sign up, too. It's a big event,
Gourmet Food in Los Angeles: Expected and Unexpected Places
After attending a dinner prepared by Los Angeles Michelin chefs at last year's Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival, this Bay Area foodie conceded that those
Getaway to Healdsburg
Healdsburg is a cute little place with a tree-shaded central square, reminiscent of and old-fashioned country town, but with an upscale selection of shops,
Getaway to Beverly Hills and West Hollywood
The cities of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, along with the section of Wilshire Blvd. just south of Beverly Hills called the Miracle Mile offer an
Half Moon Bay for a Day or a Weekend
You can guess the shape of the bay from its name - a crescent-shaped piece of California coast with a nice little town in the middle. It's more laid back than
Lovely Lavender
I like it when I can bring home a little souvenir of a day out - especially when it smells nice. If you love lavender, these are a few places you can enjoy a
California Citrus Olive Oils and Syrups
It's not likely to come as a big surprise that California produces lots of olive oil and citrus, or that some wineries make their own line of olive oil along
New Hotel Finds: Langham Huntington
The Langham Huntington Hotel is one of the most elegant places to stay in Pasadena, set on 23 landscaped acres and surrounded by an opulent residential
Following Our Own Advice
Every once in a while, we actually follow our own advice. Deciding on the spur of the moment to spend a night in San Francisco a few weeks ago, I turned to our
Best Vista Points in Big Sur
Much of the California coast is scenic in the extreme, but our favorite stretch runs from Big Sur to Monterey. It's a piece of road where progress is best
New Hearst Castle Pictures
On the most recent trip up the coast on Highway One, I had a chance to capture some new photos of Hearst Castle. Taken on Tour Two, they include Hearst's
New Hotel Find: Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego
The Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego bears the personality of its brand name, with a strong music focus. Rock memorabilia give plenty to look at and enjoy,
Places to Take Great Photos: Mono Lake
Mono Lake boasts an ethereal, other-worldly landscape that's so evocative when it's photographed well. Take a look at what we've done so far - and use it as
Griffith Observatory
The Griffith Observatory is a great place to see a different kind of star than the ones you'll find in Hollywood. More: California Travel for the
Lick Observatory, California's Oldest Astronomical Sight
It's hard to believe that the world's first mountain-top observatory - built in 1888 - would still be working and providing scientists with valuable
Hat Creek Radio Observatory
Also called the Allen Array to honor Microsoft founder Paul Allen who financed its creation, the Hat Creek Observatory near Mt. Lassen is looking for something
Yosemite: A New Look at an Old Favorite
We got out the virtual album and put up some pictures of Yosemite this week, including one that I think is the funniest tourist photo I've ever taken. Take a
A New Look at Big Sur
Big Sur looks as good as ever this spring - and now our photos do, too. Take a look at Big Sur's best close-ups More: Pictures of Big Sur | Getaway
Photographing Death Valley
Death Valley looks like the earth was laid bare, sprawled out in its geologic glory for us to enjoy the pure sight of it. You can visit the lowest place in
New Hotel Find: El Colibri, Cambria
In Cambria, there's a new kid on the block that will undoubtedly raise the bar on service. Part of Luxe Hotels' Elite Collection which includes properties
New Hotel Find: Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach
Hotel Erwin offers a nice, clean place to stay in Venice Beach. It's very close to Muscle Beach and the oceanfront, and is one of the hippest hotels in the
Nature's Best: Yosemite in Spring
We made a quick trip to Yosemite last week. In case you wonder where a California travel writer stays when they're traveling for fun, I chose the Groveland
Share Your Fisherman's Wharf Photos and Stories
For years, we've been sharing our pictures of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf with you, but now it can be a two-way street. About.com has made it easy for you
Filoli Gardens
One of the San Francisco Bay Area's favorite outdoor gardens is Filoli, a National Trust for Historic Preservation property with 16 acres of gardens surrounding
Nature's Best: Point Lobos
In a fit of exuberance, watercolor artist Francis McComas once declared Point Lobos the greatest meeting of land and water in the world, an often-repeated
Picture Yourself in Beverly Hills
I like this picture of Beverly Hills, which was taken on Rodeo Drive because it tells the whole story at a glance. The bag is big - he must have made a lot
How Do You Navigate?
The way we get around is changing fast these days and even this somewhat old-fashioned map user often leaves her Thomas Guide at home these days in favor of her
How Do You Get Around?
According to the California state tourism department: Californians themselves are the mainstay of the state's travel and tourism industry... comprising 79
Disneyland Apps
It's time for a confession - I'm an iPhone junkie. So what does an iPhone junkie do when she's going to Disneyland? Load up with all the Disneyland apps in the
Paradise Pier Hotel: Best Value at Disneyland
The bottom line? If you want Disney customer service and a convenient location for your Disneyland visit, the Paradise Pier is your best value for money.
Weekend Getaway: Russian River
The Russian River is popular with wine and food lovers - and in contrast to wine-obsessed Napa, there are almost as many farm stands as tasting rooms along the
Weekend Getaways: Tell Us What You Want
We're always trying to find out more about what you like and want to do on a weekend getaway. This week, we'd like to know more about what you're looking for in
Santa Barbara Is Always Cool
Situated on a south-facing section of the California coast, Santa Barbara enjoys a Mediterranean climate with 300 days of sunshine a year - but all that ocean
Humboldt County
Along California's often-overlooked north coast, you can see the town where the Jim Carrey film The Majestic was filmed, visit the last remaining company
Best Outdoor Summer Theatres
Another of California's great summer pleasures is a night spent under the stars (or an afternoon in the sunshine), watching a great performance unfold on stage.
Summer Music Under the Stars
One of the pleasures of living in California is taking in a summer outdoor concert, and if your summer travel plans take you near one, it's a great way to live
Hearst Castle Gardens
Inspired by the great Italian and Spanish gardens, William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan created gardens at Hearst Castle that integrate native
Lake Tahoe is Cool in Summer
Lake Tahoe is a popular summer travel destination, a respite from the heat of the central valley or foggy San Francisco summer evenings. With almost-perfect
New Tasting Room in Sonoma
It's a rare thing these days for any Wine Country vintner to open a new tasting room, but this past weekend we got a sneak peek at the new one at
New Addition to Best Napa Wineries: Signorello Estate
We've made a few changes to our best Napa wineries list recently, with the biggest one being the return of Signorello Estate. Situated just far enough up on a
Why Do You Go Wine Tasting?
Our list of best Napa wineries is one of the most popular and we're happy to help our readers find places that have really great experiences to enjoy. The more
Concerts and Performances: What's Your Pleasure?
All this talk of concerts and outdoor theatre has us wondering about your travel habits. So tell us:
The Mystery Spot
While touring the Mystery Spot near Santa Cruz, you'll think your mind is playing tricks on you. Compasses go crazy, balls roll uphill, people's height seems to
Last Summer Fling: Lake Tahoe
Time's running out, but if you act quickly, there's still time for a last summer fling. If you live in Northern California, won't have to travel far to Lake
Top-Rated California Places
When we asked readers to rate places to go in California on a scale from Yuck! to Awesome!, places that garnered the highest percentage of awesome votes
Now's the Time to Reserve Your Disneyland Trip
Some people go to Disneyland for days on end, but one of the joys of living in California is that you can also go for just a few days. No matter where you live,
It's Our Fault
The San Andreas Fault begins near the Salton Sea and runs northwest through California until it finally reaches the Pacific Ocean far north of San Francisco.
Get Friendly With the Fault in Palm Springs
Close to where it begins in Southern California, the San Andreas Fault cuts through the desert near Palm Springs. Its movement allows ground water to migrate to
Things We're Looking Forward to This Summer
Today, we thought we'd just share with you some of the things we're looking forward to doing before summer is over, just in case you want to do them, too:
Quirky California: Weird Water Towers
Most towns and cities have boring water towers, shaped like cylinders or spheres painted blue to hopefully blend into the sky and not cause a visual intrusion.
Find More Quirky Things in California
For many years, we've used the website Roadside America to find those quirky things we love to visit so much. Now they've got an app, too - a big plus for
Northern California Getaways: What's Your Pleasure?
We've been getting away in California for a couple of years now, compiling over 60 ideas for things to do with your weekend off. We're not done yet, but we want
Southern California Getaways: Where Do You Want to Go?
We have plenty of Southern California getaways, too. Take a look to see what's already available. We're going to Big Bear soon, but after that, you tell us
September 25, 2010 is Museum Day
All you have to have is a free ticket from the Museum Day Website to get free admission to one of over 1,000 museums nationwide. It's one free ticket per
2010 Grape Harvest in Napa
The St. Helena Star reported late last week that the 2010 grape harvest is late by as much as 10 days to 3 weeks after one of the coolest summers on record,
Ridgewood Ranch: Seabiscuit's California Home
The Disney film Secretariat opens Sept. 8. It tells the story of a Triple Crown-winning horse that beat the odds. California has its own legendary race
Best Los Angeles Museums
Did you know that Los Angeles is home to more museums than any other city in the United States? Choices for museum-goers here range from the fine arts to the
Balboa Park
While most large American cities boast of a city park, San Diego's Balboa Park surely deserves bragging rights. The largest cultural complex west of the
Getting Steamy in San Diego
This gorgeous space is called a Rasul. It's at the Se Spa in San Diego (in the hotel of the same name). Their signature treatment (and the thing that drew me
Come Clean at Kabuki Springs and Spa
Kabuki Springs and Spa says they're San Francisco's only Japanese-style spa with communal bathing facilities. Many local San Franciscans swear by the Kabuki and
What Do You Want in a Weekend Road Trip Guide?
It's clear from our recent polls that people are interested in weekend road trips. We get the message, but now we need your help. Before we get started, tell us
New Photos of the San Diego Zoo
Take a photo tour of the San Diego Zoo with us and you'll see baby flamingos, piles of Warty Pigs and get a peek at the new Elephant Odyssey. More: San Diego
New San Diego Hotel Find: The Pearl
It's hard to dislike a hotel that gives you sea shells for bar drink coupons and places a red-and-blue fish named Felix in your room to keep you company,
Have Fun on the San Diego Brewery Tour
If you like beer and want to have a fun day out, the San Diego Brewery Tour is a good chance to get off the tourist track and do something different. Read our
Horse Racing at Del Mar
Unbeaten mare Zenyatta is on the way to being the subject of future movie these days, having won every race she's ever run, including the August 8 Clement
15 Fascinating Facts About San Francisco
Did you know fortune cookies were invented in a Japanese garden, that the Golden Gate isn't really the bridge or that a U.S. President once lay in state in San
Feel Like Running Away from Home? We've Got Some Ideas
With the holidays coming up, you may experience a sudden desire to flee. You could pack up your teddy bear and blankie in your big red wagon and set off down
Getaway to the Races in Pasadena
Live racing starts at Pasadena's Santa Anita track in late December and during racing season, you can take a tram tour of the barn and grounds on Saturday and
Mission San Juan Capistrano, a Mission in Ruins
Mission San Juan Capistrano in southern Orange County stands in ruins, but it has a haunting beauty that sets it apart from its better-preserved counterparts.
Disneyland at Halloween
Of all the theme park Halloween celebrations in California, we like Halloween at Disneyland the best. When Disneyland gets dressed up for a holiday, they pull
California Cemetery Tours
Touring a cemetery isn't always spooky and it can be a great way to learn about an area's history. Of course, at Halloween some places do put on a special show.
Things You May Not Know About California
Even if you live here, you may be surprised to find out what California's number 1 agricultural export is, which popular toy was invented here or to learn about
What Do You Know About San Diego?
It's home to the first European settlement on the West Coast and the largest wooden structure in the United States, but there's more. Find out more San Diego
Mission Santa Barbara, Queen of the Missions
Sometimes called the Queen of the Missions because of its beautiful architecture and sandstone facade designed after a temple in pre-Christian Rome, Mission
Hearst Castle Night Tour
William Randolph Hearst's little something on the California coast is as fascinating as it is large. This time of yearl, they add a special Evening Tour
Blue Jay Way
Did you know that a famous Beatles song was born in California? Waiting for his friends in a house on Blue Jay Way just above Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles,
Red Barn Studio
When you travel in California, you find bits of rock 'n' roll history in the oddest spots sometimes. While on a Hidden Gardens Tour in Big Sur this summer, I
Turkey is So Over. Crab Season is Coming
In most years, Dungeness crab season begins in mid-November. Californians know what that means, and afficianados wait for the first catch with all the
Rose Bowl Tickets
It's always hard to find Rose Bowl tickets no matter who's playing, but don't give up hope. If you're prepared, persistent and lucky, you might be able to get
Great Ideas for Thanksgiving Weekend
If you need a break during the upcoming holiday weekend, we've got some great ideas for you: run off the calories, skate them away, get in the Christmas spirit
The Dock of the Bay
In 1967, singer Otis Redding was performing in San Francisco when overzealous fans discovered his hotel. The singer moved across the Bay to get some peace,
Great Places for a Holiday Brunch: Mission Ranch
Even if it weren't owned by Clint Eastwood, the restaurant at Carmel's Mission Ranch would be a star in it its own right. One Sundays, a three-piece jazz band
Great Places for a Holiday Brunch: Nick's Cove
We find the idea of Sunday lunch at Nick's Cove irresistible. Located north of San Francisco on Hwy 1, Nick's Cove sits on a pier jutting into Tomales Bay,
Forget the Turkey, Go to the Theme Park
If you'd rather do something else with your Thanksgiving Day than tank up on turkey and watch football games, Universal Studios will be open on Thanksgiving
Great Places for Brunch: Inn of the Seventh Ray
Local reviewers can't stop raving about brunch at the Inn of the Seventh Ray, located in the Santa Monica Mountains just north of Los Angeles, and we can see
New Year's Resolutions: Try Something New
It's my job to try new things so I can tell you about them. These are a few of the more interesting things we've done that you might want to try: Take
New Year's Resolutions: Relax More
There's no better way to relax than to spend some time at a nice spa. Later this month, we'll be publishing our list of top hotel spas in California, but in the
Hearst Castle at Christmas
Unlike other places, Hearst Castle doesn't make a big fuss about the holidays - but that doesn't mean the place doesn't get all decorated up in its finest,
Finally - Hotel del Coronado
The Hotel del Coronado is far from a new hotel find, but after writing about California for over a decade, we just not got around to actually staying there.
New Hotel Finds: Grand Del Mar
The Grand Del Mar, is a fairly new property built in 2007 but done in old-world style, taking its cues from the Italian Renaissance, with liberal use of earthy
New Hotel Finds: Se Hotel, Downtown San Diego
We give the Se Hotel high marks for some of the nicest decor we've seen in any California hotel. The rooms are lovely to look at and housekeeping is superb.
Photo Tour Around Lake Tahoe
Did we get ahead of ourselves giving you the Lake Tahoe planner? If you're not sure whether you want to go - or if you want a guide while exploring, take a
Casinos and Lake Tahoe
The quick version: They're all in Nevada. You'll find them on both the north and south shores. This isn't Las Vegas, but it can be fun. Get the full scoop right
New Year's Resolutions: Take a Trip
Mark Twain once wrote: New Year's is a harmless annual institution, of no particular use to anybody save as a scapegoat for promiscuous drunks, and friendly
What Are Your Travel Plans for 2011?
It seems like everyone starts planning their upcoming year's travel as soon as the holidays are over. To help us give you the information you need, just vote
Dine About Town in San Francisco 2011
San Francisco's dining event is called Dine About Town and it runs from January 15-31, 2011. Last year, two-course lunches were $17.95 and three-course dinners
New Hotel Finds: The Varden, Long Beach
Woohoo! We knew it 2 years ago, when we first visited that Long Beach's Varden hotel is tops for service! Now Tripadvisor readers agree, rating it #5 in the
Salvation Mountain
This unusual piece of geography started out as an unassuming bit of high ground in the California desert near the Salton Sea, but now Leonard Knight's piece of
Most Fun We Had in 2010: World of Color, Wow!
In June, 2010, Disney California Adventure premiered their new light and water show, World of Color. It's a show well worth staying up for - almost a full half
California's Most Unusual Beaches: Pfeiffer Beach
Tucked into the middle of the scenic Big Sur, California coast, Pfeiffer Beach's sand is such an unusual color that a friend thought children must have
Floating Historic Landmarks in San Diego
The state of California is home to more than 135 National Historic Landmarks. The first things you might think of when we say that are buildings and places
San Francisco's Most Famous Historic Landmarks Climb the Hills
San Francisco's cable cars have been official National Historic Landmarks since 1964 and they're part of the only remaining permanently operational
Mono Lake
Mono Lake (rhymes with OH no) is the largest natural lake completely within the state of California. The best-known features of this lake, situated along
Photo of the Week: Golden Gate Bridge
We like this picture of fireboats and the Golden Gate Bridge, taken last summer during Opening Day on the Bay. Hope you enjoy it, too. To see a larger version
What do you value most in online travel information?
We're always trying to find ways to give you the information you need and want.
Mount Lassen: New Cabins
I get some blank looks from people when I mention Lassen, even if they're California natives. Mount Lassen is California's Mt. St. Helens, an active volcano
Camping This Summer? Reserve Your Spot Now
We say this every year, but campgrounds at California's best national and state parks fill up early, so even if it's still cold outside, it's not too early to
More Fun in 2010
It may seem a little late in the year for one of those best of 2010 roundups, but we'll just chalk it up to a slow start. World of Color was the Wow!
To Help You in 2011
Looking forward into the year that's already (!) one-twelfth over, we're always looking for ways to give you the information you want and need, so today we're
California Weather: Who Has the Most Cloudy Days?
Sometimes the reputation doesn't measure up to the facts. In spite of being known for its for sunny weather, San Diego endures 102 cloudy days per year,
Cloudiest and Sunniest in California
Honors for cloudiest California spot year round go to Eureka on the north coast, where residents may not see the sun almost half the year. Some of the sunnier
California's Hottest Hot-Spot
Some may like it hot (to paraphrase a film title), but this is extreme. On July 10, 1913, Death Valley spiked the highest temperature ever officially recorded
California's Coolest Places to Stay
We've just dug up a bunch of the coolest places to stay that you can imagine. Just for kicks, you can spend a few nights in a modern fortress, inside the
Finding a Place to Stay at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe can be a confusing place to look for a place to stay, what with the lake spanning two states and ringed with several towns, each of them different.
Recent Tweets
Whether or not you're a big fan of Twitter, it's a handy tool for dispensing little bits of information in a hurry. After enjoying orchards in bloom along I-5
Readers' Favorites: San Francisco
Sometimes poll results come as a surprise. The Golden Gate Bridge isn't as popular as you might think. See what people do like among our best things to do in
Share Your Disneyland Pictures - and Stories
People get so busy taking pictures at Disneyland that they sometimes can't stop long enough for someone else to photograph them. Take a look at the gentleman
Reader Favorites: San Diego
Visitors chose two neighboring areas as the best things to do in San Diego, but the sightseeing stop in third place is a bit surprising. To find out what it is,
Photo of the Week: Disneyland
The expression on this little girl's face captures the best of Disneyland, that innocent, exciting feeling that you're meeting the real Mickey Mouse. It's part
From Our Forum
Did you know you can get answers to your questions in our Forum? These are a couple of the most recently asked about Disneyland: Cars Land: ineedofsun
Reader Favorites: Los Angeles
When I lived in LA, I avoided Venice Beach, assuming the mundane appearance along the city streets extended all the way to the ocean. Now that I live in
Route 66 in California
We've been smitten by the Mother Road for decades, seduced by the bright neons and imitative structures like the mushroom gasoline pump canopy and wigwam
Photo of the Week: Wigwam Motel
Concrete wigwams, decked out as a tourist motel - how cute is that? This still-functioning motel in San Bernardino is one of the few great bits of Route 66
Four Places People Always Love
We recently had a couple of chances to take friends on our travels and it got me thinking. There are some places we go that we never tire of ourselves - and
Highway One Closure
In rainy years, mud slides often close California Highway One, the famous coastal route. Small ones simply cover the road and are removed so quickly that
Rhyolite Ghost Town
It's really in Nevada, but it's so close to California and Death Valley that I'm going to call it a California attraction despite what my atlas says. Located
California's Best Beach Town?
The weather's finally starting to warm up - at least it was when we last peeked out the window - so it's time to start thinking about sun and sand again. Tell
Best Place for a Family Vacation?
Tripadvisor recently published a list of top spots for a family vacation. In California, Anaheim and Carlsbad the only two listed. Since we're here to talk
Listening to Your Feedback
We recently got some feedback from our Disneyland Vacation Planner, asking for information about rides where an adult and two children can sit in the same seat.
Photo of the Week: Dante's View, Death Valley
We don't get to Death Valley as often as we'd like, but a few glorious days there last month netted some great new photos. Our favorite is this vista from
Best Place for a Family Vacation: Anaheim/Disneyland
Our readers' other favorite place for a family vacation is Anaheim and Disneyland. It's so popular that we write about it a lot - so today we'll just mention a
Marilyn Monroe in California
She died alone - divorced and childless at age 36, but people still leave flowers and notes at her crypt almost 50 years afterward. Norma Jeane Mortenson was a
Favorite Bloggers: Iamnostalker
We'd have had a harder time finding all those Marilyn sites if it weren't for one of our favorite bloggers, Lindsay of iamnotastalker.com. You name it and she's
Photo of the Week: Marilyn Monroe's Last Resting Place
Of all the spots I visited for the Marilyn Monroe in California guide, I found the Westwood Village Memorial Park most touching. It's a simple setting, small
California's Best Hotel Spas
We've visited a lot of great California spas over the years - these are the best we've found in a hotel. Selection criteria were simple, but few places made
Recent Tweets
Whether or not you're a big fan of Twitter, it's a handy tool for dispensing little bits of information in a hurry. Recently, we reported about road closures in
Does Highway One Make You Queasy?
Recently, LIRunner asked a question about Highway One through Big Sur in our forum: ... I am sort of scared of heights and do get motion sickness. I am not
Photo of the Week: James Dean in Hollywood
The bust sits outside Griffith Observatory, where the final scenes of the James Dean Film Rebel Without a Cause were filmed. The Hollywood Sign is well over a
Readers Say: What's Best in San Francisco
It's been a long time since we asked:
San Diego Beaches Are Tops
Our readers think San Diego is California's top beach town and it's no wonder. San Diego weather is good for beach-goers and they've got miles and miles of
Pismo Beach: Best Small Beach Town
Voted as one of the best beach towns in California and tops among others its size, Pismo Beach has an old-fashioned feel - and besides its nice sandy beaches,
Save Money On Your Summer Travel With a Multi-Attraction Pass
If your vacation plans include a lot of things with admission fees, a multi-attraction pass could save you a lot of money. They're really very easy. You buy a
Using a Multi-Attraction Pass in San Diego
In San Diego, your best buy for a multi-attraction pass is the Go Card. If you can squeeze all the big-ticket things to do into three days, it can almost cut
Release a Condor
Many of us are thrilled by the recovery of the California Condor and I'm always excited to see them soaring along the Big Sur coast or at The Pinnacles, looking
Using a Multi-Atrraction Pass in Los Angeles
Picking the best multi-attraction pass in Los Angeles is more complicated than for San Diego. Things to consider include whether you plan to visit Disneyland or
Using a Multi-Attraction Pass in San Francisco
In San Francisco, many of the best things to do are free: Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Lombard Street and the Golden Gate Bridge among them. The differences
Photo of the Week: Bodie
Bodie is California's best-preserved ghost town, located in the Sierras north of Mono Lake. Kept in a state of arrested decay, Bodie is a delicious time
From the Forum: Tips for Visiting San Francisco
La Chose from Switzerland wants to visit San Francisco next Christmas. She's looking for a clean, friendly middle-class place to stay in a safe neighborhood,
More From the Forum: Guided Tour Advice
Ann has a week in June, starting in Los Angeles. She wants some advice about guided tours from LA to San Francisco and also the Grand Canyon. I'm not a guided
Top 10 Things to Do in San Francisco
You'll find dozens of lists of the top things to do in San Francisco online. They have their pluses and minuses, but we'd like to think that ours is the one
Photo of the Week: Where Am I?
This is such a weird sight that you might think it was somehow staged: a scuba diver among brightly-colored fish isn't so unusual, but on holding two big
Best of the Rest in Los Angeles?
Best of the Rest in Los Angeles?
Best Place to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in California?
Reader's choice: best places to watch 4th of July fireworks in California
Where Were We?
The image we posted just below, showing a scuba diver holding some broccoli wasn't an advertisement trying to get fish to eat their veggies. In fact, the fish
California's Best Summer Getaways
Summer is a time for shooting stars, one of the state's best classic film festivals and trips to places that aren't open any other time. Check out the Summer
New at Disneyland in 2011
Hardly a summer passes without something new showing up at Disneyland and California Adventure, so we've started keeping track of them for you. In 2011, Star
Disneyland: Big Rooms for Big Groups
Disneyland: Big Rooms for Big Groups
Disneyland Hotel Renovation Update
Disneyland Hotel Renovation Update
Poll: What is the Best Beach in Los Angeles?
Poll: What is the Best Beach in Los Angeles?
What's Your Favorite Thing to Do in Los Angeles?
What's Your Favorite Thing to Do in Los Angeles?
See the "Big Trees" This Summer
People quite often ask where they can see the
Best in Summer: Kings Canyon
Magnificent Kings Canyon is only open in the summer, from mid-May through mid-November. It's part of Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park, which boasts
Top Napa Wineries: New Additions, Updates
Hundreds of wineries line every road in the Napa Valley. Some of them offer visitors unforgettable vacation experiences while others treat their guests more
California's Best Aquarium?
Aquarium of the Pacific
Photo of the Week: San Francisco Skyline
Photo of the Week: San Francisco Skyline
New Winery Find: Heibel Ranch
New Winery Find: Heibel Ranch
Only in Summer: Lassen Volcanic Park
Only in Summer: Lassen Volcanic Park
Birch Aquarium, La Jolla
Birch Aquarium, La Jolla
San Francisco's Top Ten is Expanding
San Francisco's Top Ten is Expanding
Monterey Bay Aquarium is a Reader Favorite
Monterey Bay Aquarium is a Reader Favorite
What Is California's Best Parade?
What Is California's Best Parade?
California's Best Beaches
If you're looking for the best best beach to build a bonfire, watch the people, surf or play volleyball, California's best beaches offer plenty of places to do
Carousels on Display
Carousels on Display
Jelly Belly Factory Tour
Got a sweet tooth, or are you traveling with someone who does? Looking for an unusual side trip from San Francisco or Napa? Try the Jelly Belly factory in
Poll Results: What Do You Like to Do in the Summer?
The weather's warm and the kids are out of school, so tell us:
A 100-Year-Old Beauty on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
A 100-Year-Old Beauty on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Photo of the Week: Disney Concert Hall
Photo of the Week: Disney Concert Hall
California State Maps
California State Maps
How to Get from Here... to There
How to Get from Here... to There
California's Best Carousels
California's Best Carousels
SAVOR the Central Coast
SAVOR the Central Coast
17-Mile Drive
If you don't have time for an entire weekend in Carmel, try a day on the 17-Mile Drive. We'll fill you in on how to get a refund on your admission fee and when
The Ultimate California Road Trip: Los Angeles to San Francisco via the Coastal Route
People ask me about California Highway One more than any other subject. In our new guide to traveling from Los Angeles to San Francisco via the Coastal Route,
California's Most Unusual Beaches
There's a lot more to California beaches than the ubiquitous volleyball games, beach bonfires and surfers. This bunch of beaches all offer something unusual for
Ideas for Labor Day Weekend
The last big holiday of summer is one of the nicest long weekends of the year, with most coastal locations experiencing some of their best weather. We've
The 49-Mile Drive
So far, our readers have voted the 49-Mile Drive as the top thing to do in San Francisco. It started as a marketing ploy: 49 miles, one for each of San
More Great Things to Do in Los Angeles
More Great Things to Do in Los Angeles
Fall Food and Wine: Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
Fall Food and Wine: Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
Weekend Getaways for Food and Wine Lovers
Weekend Getaways for Food and Wine Lovers
Photo of the Week: Yosemite Falls
Photo of the Week: Yosemite Falls
A Day by the Pool - and Wine Tasting - All in One Place?
A Day by the Pool - and Wine Tasting - All in One Place?
San Diego Camping
San Diego Camping
California for the Curious
Our California vacation grab bag is chock-full of interesting, quirky, offbeat and just plain funky things to do and places to visit: ghostly haunts, factory
Disneyland Rides
Disneyland Rides
Award-Winning California Architecture
Award-Winning California Architecture
Getting to Disneyland and California Adventure
Getting to Disneyland and California Adventure
Calistoga's Petrified Forest
Ace wizard Harry Potter himself couldn't have done a better job of turning trees into stone than Mother Nature did at Calistoga's Petrified Forest. On a hike
Old Faithful Geyser of California
Olga Kolbek didn't start out to run a tourist attraction. The retired school teacher and nutritionist wanted to start a health spa when she sold her Santa Rosa
World Heritage Sites in California
World Heritage Sites in California
Hollyhock House in the Running for a World Heritage Site
Hollyhock House in the Running for a World Heritage Site
Hitching a Ride on the San Andreas Fault: The Pinnacles
Pinnacles National Monument's rugged red rocks are all that's left of the 23-million-year-old Neenach Volcano. It once stood 8,000 feet high near what is now
Disneyland Hotel Finder
Disneyland Hotel Finder
Yosemite in Fall
The crowds will go home when school starts. The leaves will change color soon and Tioga Pass is still open. Why not pack your travel bags for a quick Yosemite
Tour Haunted California
Did you like telling ghost stories as a kid? Enjoy a good scary movie? California and the west are full of ghosts and haunted houses, and our ghost tour guide
Fall Foliage in California
When it comes to fall foliage, we've got plenty of it if you know where to look, and it's pretty spectacular. In fact, outdoor recreation site GORP says Inyo
Movie Studio Tours
Movie Studio Tours
San Diego Sights: What's Next?
San Diego Sights: What's Next?
Los Angeles Film Sites
Los Angeles Film Sites
California State Park Closures - A Few Facts
California State Park Closures - A Few Facts
Be a Member of a Studio Audience
Be a Member of a Studio Audience
Hot Creek
Hot Creek
Paradise Found: Malibu's Paradise Cove
In an incident of good travel Karma, my sweetheart and I ended up at Malibu's Paradise Cove recently, looking for a place on the beach for drinks and dinner. We
Bodie, the Mother Lode of Ghost Towns
Bodie is a late 1800s gold rush town, abandoned some years later when the mine played out. At its peak, it had more than 10,000 residents and its main street
Driving the Coast Highway through Malibu
The section of California Highway One through Malibu may be one of its most famous, following the sliver of land that separates the Santa Monica Mountains from
Falling Stars
One of the year's most spectacular light shows, the Leonid meteor showers will happen on the night of November 17, 2010. To see them at their best, you need to
Whitney Portal Road
Whitney Portal Road
Photo of the Week: Bodie State Historic Park
Photo of the Week: Bodie State Historic Park
Southern California's Prettiest Beach
Southern California's Prettiest Beach
California's Best State Parks
California's Best State Parks
Mark Your Calendar: Ahwahnee Hotel's Signature Events
Yosemite's venerable Ahwahnee Hotel hosts three signature events each year: Vintners' Holidays (wine tasting), Bracebridge Dinner (Old-fashioned Christmas
Theme Park Ticket and Transportation Packages
Some tour operators offer theme park packages. They pick you up (usually at your hotel), take you there and bring you back. It's convenient if you don't want to
Rose Parade
If the Rose Parade is in your New Year's travel plans, you'll most likely be able to get tickets to see it up until this December. It's probably already too
What Do You Want to Know?
What Do You Want to Know?
Los Angeles Skylines
Los Angeles Skylines
San Francisco Skylines
San Francisco Skylines
Photo of the Week: San Diego Skyline
Photo of the Week: San Diego Skyline
Do You Know the Way... To LA?
Do You Know the Way... To LA?
Sacred Stones - and Their Journey to Vina, California
Sacred Stones - and Their Journey to Vina, California
San Francisco's Union Square at Christmas
With Christmas almost upon us, a trip to San Francisco is probably the last thing on your mind right now, but why not take a few minutes to sit down, rest
Wow! A Lot of Folks Are Going to Napa
Wow! A Lot of Folks Are Going to Napa
Redding's Bridge
Redding's Bridge
Photo of the Week: Frozen Waterfall
Photo of the Week: Frozen Waterfall
Redding is a Wright Place
Redding is a Wright Place
To and From San Diego
To and From San Diego
Photo of the Week: Balboa Park
Photo of the Week: Balboa Park
Christmas in San Diego
Christmas in San Diego
Better Than the Rose Parade
Southern California's New Year's Day tradition, the Rose Parade is one of the country's most beautiful. People camp out all night along Colorado Boulevard for
Palm Springs in January
If January is a good time for a getaway, what's a good place to go? If you'd rather be too warm than in a snowstorm, now is the time to head for the desert for
Playing in Warm Mud
Getting buried up to your neck in warm mud is a good way to relax and let it suck all the . It's just about the best spa experience I've ever had and I always
California's Christmas Photo Album
California's a pretty place any time of year, but especially when it gets gussied up for Christmas. Take a look. More: Things to do in California for
What's the Best Thing to Do in Napa?
What's the Best Thing to Do in Napa?
Christmas Lights
Christmas Lights
What is California's Most Romantic Place to Go?
What is California's Most Romantic Place to Go?
Napa Wine Train
Napa Wine Train
California's Most Romantic Places
With Valentine's Day coming up, I thought I'd go out on a limb and tell you the places I think are the most romantic in California. Get started now: Read about
Mark Your Calendar
California's most popular and fun events can require some advance planning to get into. Go to your calendar right now and make a note of these activities which
New at California Theme Parks in 2012
New at California Theme Parks in 2012
Most Popular Blog Posts of 2011
Most Popular Blog Posts of 2011
Reader Favorites: 2011 Poll Recap
Reader Favorites: 2011 Poll Recap
Poll Results: Most Romantic Places
Poll Results: Most Romantic Places
Monarch Butterfly-Watching in California
From mid-October through February each year, early morning crowds of hushed nature lovers gather in California's coastal eucalyptus groves. They watch the trees
Romantic San Francisco
A lot of people think San Francisco is California's most romantic city, and The Romance Writers of America agree. They voted San Francisco the most romantic
Elephant Seals at Piedras Blancas and Ano Nuevo
One of the easiest places to watch the elephant seals in California is at Piedras Blancas, just north of Hearst Castle. We visited a couple of weeks ago, just
Weekend Getaway Newsletter
Many of you already get our weekly newsletter, but if your time off tends to come in small chunks rather than big ones, we thought you might like a special
Weekend Getaway Guide
Our weekend getaway coverage has just been updated, with new and easier ways for you to find something that you'll enjoy. Take a moment to visit the new
Ventana Inn - A Romantic Big Sur Classic
The simple pleasures are the best at the Ventana Inn: taking a walk in the woods, reading a book beside a real wood fire, cuddling with your sweetie, sipping
Where Next?
Where Next?
Whale Watching Season Begins
Whale Watching season starts this month and will last through April. The Grey whales are just starting to head south from Alaska to Mexico, where their babies
Did You See That? Cirque du Soleil at the Academy Awards
Did You See That? Cirque du Soleil at the Academy Awards
California Poppies in the Antelope Valley
Imagine the poppy field scene from The Wizard of Oz, but with orange-colored poppies. Spread it over 1,745 acres and put yourself in the middle of it. Now
Great Places to See California Wildflowers
Trying to predict the California wildflower season seems to be an almost futile task, with the final result depending on rainfall, temperature, wind and a
New Winery Find: Smith-Madrone
New Winery Find: Smith-Madrone
Great Place to End the Day in Napa: Domaine Carneros
Great Place to End the Day in Napa: Domaine Carneros
Something Different in Wine County: Di Rosa
Something Different in Wine County: Di Rosa
Bloom Time is Now on the Fresno Blossom Trail
California's central valley bursts with color as the peach, apricot, almond and other fruit trees come into bloom. One of my favorite central valley drives this
Photo of the Week: Fresno Blossom Trail
Photo of the Week: Fresno Blossom Trail
Reader's Choice in California
Reader's Choice in California
Yosemite in Spring
Yosemite in spring sounds like something right out of a science fiction book with such odd occurrences as lunar rainbows and frazil ice. Use our guide to
Carlsbad Flower Fields
This place doesn't specialize in wild flowers. Instead, they are a commercial grower of Giant Ranunculus bulbs. It just happens that the flowers these bulbs
California Gardens
If you love gardens, now is the time to go. We've put together a list of the best places in California to stop and smell the roses, as they say.
10 Sure-Fire Ways to See a Celebrity in Los Angeles
10 Sure-Fire Ways to See a Celebrity in Los Angeles
Cool, Unusual and Fun to Look At
Cool, Unusual and Fun to Look At
How Do We Find Those Things?
How Do We Find Those Things?
San Francisco by Month
San Francisco by Month
California's Most Expensive Place to Visit?
California's Most Expensive Place to Visit?
California Vacation Location of the Month: Yosemite
According to our readers,Yosemite is one of the two best places in California for a family vacation. Whether you've got a day, a weekend or longer to enjoy
San Francisco With Kids
San Francisco With Kids
So Ugly It's Cute
So Ugly It's Cute
The Perfect Road Trip
The Perfect Road Trip
What Is It?
What Is It?
Awesome Time Lapse Movie of Yosemite
Awesome Time Lapse Movie of Yosemite
Nest Cam: Bald Eagle Chicks
Nest Cam: Bald Eagle Chicks
Wow! Hollywood Bowl Season
Wow! Hollywood Bowl Season
Yosemite: More Expensive Than You Think
Yosemite: More Expensive Than You Think
Los Angeles: Less (and More) Expensive Than You Think
Los Angeles: Less (and More) Expensive Than You Think
San Francisco: Is It California's Most Expensive Destination?
San Francisco: Is It California's Most Expensive Destination?
California Vacation Location of the Month: East of the Sierras
California Vacation Location of the Month: East of the Sierras
Tioga Pass Watch
Tioga Pass opened May 7, 2012
What Are You Going to Do This Summer?
What Are You Going to Do This Summer?
Hotels With Unexpected Pluses
Hotels With Unexpected Pluses
Disney Fans: Cool Stuff on Display
Disney Fans: Cool Stuff on Display
Destination of the Month: Sequoia and Kings Canyon
Some of my friends disagree with me on this point, but I like Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park better than Yosemite. I'm in good company, though. In 1891,
Fourth of July, 2012: Last-Minute Ideas
Fourth of July, 2012: Last-Minute Ideas
Cars Land - Open!
Cars Land - Open!
Where Do You Like to Camp?
Where Do You Like to Camp?
Fourth of July in California
Places to watch Fourth of July Fireworks in California
Things to Do in Los Angeles: The Top Dozen
Things to Do in Los Angeles: The Top Dozen
Hotel Deals: Surprising Facts and Techniques
Hotel Deals: Surprising Facts and Techniques
How Do You Get Hotel Deals?
How Do You Get Hotel Deals?
dineLA Restaurant Week 2012
Not to be outdone, Los Angeles' Restaurant Week runs January 23 - 28 and January 30 - February 4, 2011 Restaurants are grouped by price range, with the
Destination of the Month: Lake Tahoe
We know how hard it can be to start planning a Lake Tahoe vacation if you don't know much about it. Try our easy, 6 steps to plan a Lake Tahoe vacation. We've
California in August
California in August
Coming Up in July: Festival Del Sole, Napa
Coming Up in July: Festival Del Sole, Napa
San Jose Jazz Festival Coming Up
San Jose Jazz Festival Coming Up
California in September
California in September
San Diego Restaurant Week 2012
In San Diego, Restaurant Week 2011 runs January 16-21. You can dine for $20 to $40 at a great selection of top eateries. And just when you're getting
Best Restaurants in Napa
Best Restaurants in Napa
Summer Nights in San Diego
Summer Nights in San Diego
Point San Luis Lighthouse
Point San Luis Lighthouse
It's Official: Death Valley is the Hottest Place on Earth
It's Official: Death Valley is the Hottest Place on Earth
California in October
California in October
House Museums in Los Angeles
House Museums in Los Angeles
LA at Night
LA at Night
Shuttle Endeavour's LA Journey: Mission 26
Shuttle Endeavour's LA Journey: Mission 26
Things to Do on a Rainy Day in San Francisco
I always feel a little bit embarrassed when California doesn't put on its best face for visitors, but winter is the rainy season - and this year we've gotten
California in November
California in November
Alisal: A California Dude Ranch
Alisal: A California Dude Ranch
Christmas in California: Worth Planning Ahead For
Christmas in California: Worth Planning Ahead For
San Francisco's Skyline Will be Changing
San Francisco's Skyline Will be Changing
Getting Hotel Deals
Getting Hotel Deals
Vacation Location of the Month: Yosemite in Winter
Just before Christmas, I spent the weekend in Yosemite. Having never been there before in winter, I wasn't sure what to expect. We were very lucky, traveling up
California in December
California in December
California in January
California in January
Coming Up: Dickens Fair in San Francisco
Coming Up: Dickens Fair in San Francisco
Christmas in San Francisco
Christmas in San Francisco
November is Time for Olio Nuovo
November is Time for Olio Nuovo
Where's Santa?
For over 50 years in late December, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has turned their high-tech military tracking system to a more
Rainy Day San Diego - Things to Do on a Rainy Day in San Diego
Discover dozens of things you can do on a rainy day in San Diego (or a sunny one, for that matter)
Stovepipe Wells - Guide to Visiting Stovepipe Wells - Death Valley California
Guide to Stovepipe Wells includes where it's located, what's there, what's nearby and its pros and cons
Dead Again House Photo - Television and Movie Houses Pictures - Los Angeles California
See a picture of Dead Again House in Los Angeles California and learn more about it
Marilyn Monroe Burial Place - Crypt - Grave - Marilyn Monroe Sites in California
Marilyn Monroe's last resting place - one of the Marilyn Monroe sights you can visit in California
Furnace Creek Resort - Guide to Visiting Furnace Creek Resort - Death Valley California
Guide to Furnace Creek Resort includes where it's located, what's there, what's nearby and its pros and cons
Skidoo Ghost Town - Death Valley Photo Tour
See a picture of Skidoo Ghost Town in Death Valley, find out what you can see and how to get there. Part of a Death Valley photo tour
Rhyolite - Death Valley Photo Tour
See a picture of Rhyolite ghost town near Death Valley, find out how you can visit it. Part of a Death Valley photo tour
Charcoal Kilns - Death Valley Photo Tour
See a picture of Charcoal Kilns in Death Valley, find out why they're there and how to get there. Part of a Death Valley photo tour
Aguereberry Point - Death Valley Photo Tour
See a picture of the view from Aguereberry Point in Death Valley, find out what you can see and how to get there. Part of a Death Valley photo tour