After a soaking wet winter, desert landscapes from San Diego to the Mojave are poised for a vibrant wildflower season — and ...

While the big-name theme parks are tons of fun, and kids love them—there is so much more to the California experience.

Often celebrated for its laid-back beach culture and consistent sunshine, Southern California is distinguished by its incredible range of colors.

Home to one of the largest Japanese-heritage populations in the country, this city is the place to go for the traditional ...

Here you can spot gray, blue and humpback whales, dolphin pods, sea lions and sharks while enjoying a luxurious beachside ...

From desert valleys to coastal cliffs, these 20 California destinations offer spectacular spring wildflower displays.

The return of So Cal Museums Free-for-All day on Feb. 22 means that you can get into normally pricey museums without paying ...

From dramatic coastline to storybook villages, the best places in California showcase the state's natural—and man-made—diversity.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I roam the world for epic nature, urban areas and road trips. Southern California is springing into wildflower season again, the ...

Summer is traditionally seen as the season of long, sunny days, warm temps and beachside escapes. In SoCal, however, summer is also peak tourist time. Though California is a year-round destination, ...

The first time I visited a tide pool near Los Angeles, I didn’t actually know that’s what I was looking at. “Why are all those people gathering over on those rocks?” I remember wondering. “What are ...