Just a few hours north of Los Angeles, the rural vineyard town of Santa Ynez Valley boasts some of California’s most picturesque hotels.

As a development dispute moves to court, graffiti popped up on the Ed St. George boutique hotel under construction in downtown Solvang. Credit: Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo A vandal, who politely ...

If a “hidden beach town in Southern California” sounds too good to be true, this one’s for you. While most locals know about Avila Beach, a charming coastal community on the Golden State’s ...

Caribbean forts, Danish streets, adobe plazas, Bavarian facades, and Pacific traditions—these U.S. getaways deliver a ...

Discover California’s secret speakeasies and hidden bars, from forest lounges and underground cocktail clubs to Old Hollywood hideaways & exclusive tasting rooms ...

Sometimes the most unforgettable travel experiences aren’t in big cities or famous landmarks, but in small towns that pack character, charm, and surprises into every street corner.

In California, where the median single-family home can easily top $800,000 and long-term rentals are scarce, communities are increasingly clashing with the booming short-term rental market.

Want to discover small California towns that belong on a postcard? These 10 towns offer picture-perfect streets, stunning ...

Dunsmuir is California’s secret mountain paradise. This tiny railroad town sits in the shadow of Mount Shasta. The Sacramento River runs right through the middle of town. The water is so pure and ...

This nostalgic California road trip leads to beautiful small towns with historic streets, quiet charm, and scenery that makes ...

Discover magical castle-like landmarks along California’s Central Coast, from Hearst Castle to historic missions and grand coastal estates.

The marble-edged oval pool at Sugar Beach in Soufrière, St. Lucia, where England’s Princess Margaret spent time in the 1960s ...