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U.S. Beaches

Wake Up to the Waves at These Beautiful Beach Camping Spots in California

Go right from your sleeping bag to the sand at one of these 14 beachside campsites.

June 16, 2025 02:13 AM

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Jessie Beck

An overlook of the Pacific Ocean near San Luis Obispo

Road Trips

The 8 Best Things to Do, Eat, and See in and Around San Luis Obispo, California

From feasting on pastries at the Madonna Inn to sipping chardonnay at Chamisal Vineyards, these are some of the best things to do in and around the Central Coast city.

July 30, 2023 08:00 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Local Getaways: Why Catalina Island Is the Mediterranean Escape Every Southern Californian Needs

Weekend Getaways

This Little Island Offers a Slice of the Mediterranean in California

An hour from Long Beach but a world away.

September 16, 2023 11:25 AM

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Tim Chester

Festivals + Events

In Carlsbad, California, Flowers Are on the Menu

Flower spotting in Carlsbad goes beyond ranunculus at the Flower Fields. In spring, petals are incorporated into entrées, spa treatments, and cocktails.

April 12, 2022 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

A canvas tent with wooden stairs, surrounded by trees

Hotel News + Openings

Under Canvas Opens Its First California Camp Near Yosemite National Park

The beloved glamping brand now offers a new way to experience the great outdoors in the Golden State.

April 16, 2026 01:40 PM

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Bailey Berg

Left: Fotos Bruno Carvalho - Reserva São Francisco do Perigara Fire (Onçafari); right: Rio Perdido - Center Bungalows

Reacting to wildfires from L.A. to the wetlands of Brazil and forests of Costa Rica, tourism groups are increasingly stepping in to help safeguard the places and communities they cherish.

February 4, 2026 07:21 PM

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Hannah Singleton

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Towns in Ireland

You can find these hamlets among some of the country’s most peaceful landscapes.

August 8, 2024 02:26 PM

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Vic O’Sullivan

rural village in the prosecco hills, Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Italy

Food + Drink

Prosecco, Anyone? How to Visit Italy’s Famed Sparkling Wine Region

Everything you need to know about sipping your way around this UNESCO World Heritage site.

February 9, 2026 02:26 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Epic Trips

How to Get the Best Parthenon Views in Athens? Go Rock Climbing

The growing sport has new bouldering routes that merge history with modern life.

May 19, 2026 06:18 PM

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Ryleigh Norgrove

Huntington Beach California Pier Surf Waves Visit Huntington Beach

Water Sports

How Huntington Beach Keeps Surf History Alive

Retro ice cream shops, vintage stores, and an iconic surf scene keep Huntington Beach rooted in its coastal past.

Sponsored by Visit California

Visit Native California hopes to highlight Native-led experiences across the state, including this one—a guided hike through Agua Caliente's Palm Canyon.

History + Culture

New Visit Native California Program Encourages Travelers to Connect With State’s Indigenous Cultures

The new Native-led initiative seeks to showcase the rich cultures of the state’s 109 federally recognized tribes.

September 16, 2022 05:15 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Where to Travel Next

8 Unmissable Places in California to Make the Most of Your Trip

California dreaming? Make it a reality at one or more of these unmissable spots.

December 1, 2023 01:02 PM

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Dana Rebmann

Flower Therapy: A Wine-Free Way to Relax in Sonoma Wine Country

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

These Flower Farms and Gardens Are a Wine-Free Way to Relax in Sonoma

What do you do when visiting wine country but you don’t want to start drinking at 9 a.m.? You visit flower farms.

March 22, 2022 06:19 PM

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Pat Tompkins

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