Big Sur's famed Calla Lily Valley was devastated last week, with flowers cut and greenery trampled, sparking a whodunit.

Couple smiling on a winter beach walk - Fly View Productions/Getty Images Winter might not be the first season that comes to mind for a California beach trip — but for campers, it's arguably the best ...

A Salinas teenager died after suffering an emergency in the Big Sur River near a popular swimming hole on Saturday.

A teenager died Saturday at a popular swimming hole in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. The death of D.J. Neo Gallardo, a 17-year-old basketball player who attended Everett Alvarez High School in Salinas, ...

A man died after suffering an emergency in the Big Sur River near a popular swimming hole on Saturday.

Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties make nomination list for best state parks ...

The Golden State may be famous for its national parks, but its state park system is worthy of praise, too.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park lies about 26 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1 and includes the Big Sur River gorge, according to California State Parks. Trails and riverbanks wind through dense redwood ...

California weekend trips bring coastal views, mountain towns, desert escapes, and unforgettable stops that can make this year feel extra special.