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A few of the facade and pool of Auberge de Soleil in Napa Valley.

Health + Wellness

California Wellness Retreats Worth the Trip

Whether by the beach, in the desert, or among the redwoods, these wellness stays redefine self-care

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Embrace the Slow Life—and Maybe a Few Trees—in Big Sur

Road Trips

California’s One of the Best States for Road Trips—11 Photo-Worthy Drives That Prove It

The coastal Highway 1 route is, of course, on the list, along with many you may have never heard of.

July 17, 2025 09:46 AM

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Jessie Beck

Visitors at the poppy fields near the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve in Lancaster, Calif., Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Where to Go in Spring

These California Destinations Could Have a Superbloom This Year, Plus Where to Find Wildflowers in the State

From desert blooms in Death Valley to coastal florals in the Channel Islands and popular poppies in the Sierra foothills, here’s where to find California’s wildflowers.

January 29, 2026 01:46 PM

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Deb Hopewell

From left: San Diego Symphony Music Director Rafael Payare, San Francisco Symphony Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen, and L.A. Phil Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel

Festivals + Events

California’s Newest Music Festival Celebrates the State’s Multicultural Musical History

The California Festival: A Celebration of New Music will take place over two weeks in November and will feature the most exciting classical and jazz pieces created in the past five years.

February 9, 2023 11:25 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Beaches

San Diego Is Famous for Its Beaches—and These Are the Very Best

From glitzy Coronado to rugged San Onofre, these represent the best of the SoCal coast.

October 12, 2023 12:55 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

Food + Drink

California’s Best Wine Regions: Where to Stay and What to Drink

Whether you’re in world famous Sonoma or a lesser-known Central Coast spot, there’s a vineyard and a glass of something good for you.

April 26, 2023 03:21 PM

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Kristin Braswell

California’s Stunning “Field of Light” Is Back

Bruce Munro’s popular light installation is once again on view in Paso Robles—this time, until September 5, 2022

March 11, 2022 04:42 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hiking + Cycling

San Francisco’s Presidio Tunnel Tops Park Is Set to Open in July

The much-hyped park project will feature numerous trails, a two-acre nature play area for kids, and a pedestrian link to the waterfront for the first time in 80 years.

March 31, 2022 06:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

San Francisco Issues Mandatory 10-Day Quarantine Order

Violation of the order is considered a misdemeanor offense.

December 18, 2020 04:46 PM

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Michelle Baran

Winter Sports

California Ski Resort Changes Formerly Derogatory Name to Palisades Tahoe

The renaming of Squaw Valley Ski Resort is one of many efforts nationally to address a history of colonialism and oppression against Native Americans and other people of color.

September 14, 2021 07:00 PM

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Olga R. Rodriguez

Hotels

California Hotels Are Opening Amid Unclear Rules

Even though the state and L.A. County are at odds about whether it’s safe and even permitted, hotels across California are reopening to leisure travelers.

June 4, 2020 02:01 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Tips + News

California Wine Country Again Battling Devastating Blazes

New fires broke out in Napa and Sonoma Counties on Sunday, forcing evacuations and engulfing structures.

September 28, 2020 06:51 PM

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Janie Har

Tips + News

San Diego Zoo Goes Global to Save Threatened Wildlife

Fighting extinction takes a global village.

March 3, 2021 01:39 PM

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Tim Chester

Outdoor Adventure

Driving the “Secret Yosemite” Byway

Less than a year after the devastating Creek Fire, one writer returns to the Sierra Nevada foothills.

June 29, 2021 10:48 AM

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Alex Schechter

National Parks

California’s Best National Parks and Monuments

The Golden State boasts more national parks than any other in the nation and they protect some of the most iconic natural wonders in the world.

July 29, 2019 07:36 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

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