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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
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
A Love Letter to Northern California Wine Country
Reckoning with the loss of jobs, homes, businesses, and American beauty as the fires continue in Napa and Sonoma.
October 8, 2020 10:17 AM
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Julia Cosgrove
Stay Here Next
This Renovated Historic Hotel Offers Beachfront Peace in an Underrated California City
The Fairmont Breakers Long Beach gives travelers several new reasons to head south from L.A.
July 7, 2025 11:09 AM
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Tim Chester
Health + Wellness
This California Destination Is the Perfect Outdoor Getaway
Catch the sunrise on canyon hikes, take an aerial tram to a forested mountaintop, then squeeze in a few rounds of night golf on a world-renowned course in Greater Palm Springs.
Sponsored by
Visit Greater Palm Springs
Winter 2024
This National Park Is Home to the Most Biodiverse Environment in North America
Located off the Southern California coast, Channel Islands National Park offers visitors miles of secluded trails, the chance to spot 145 endemic species of wildlife, and opportunities to learn about Indigenous history.
February 7, 2024 01:52 PM
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Sarika Bansal
Stay Here Next
There’s a New Luxury Lodge Near Yosemite National Park—Here’s What It’s Like
Just outside the northwest gate to Yosemite National Park, a stylish new lodge invites guests to admire the serene beauty of California’s mountain meadows in every season.
August 29, 2024 11:35 AM
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Julia Cosgrove
COVID + Travel
California Has Fully Reopened—What That Means for Travelers
On June 15, the state did away with the majority of its COVID-19 restrictions. One month later, Los Angeles County has reinstated its indoor mask mandate as cases begin to rise.
July 20, 2021 08:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
Trending News
The Real ID Deadline Is May 7—Here’s What TSA Says the Air Travel Requirements Will Be After That
We reached out to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to find out what will happen if travelers arrive at the airport without a Real ID on or after May 7, 2025. Here’s what the agency advises.
April 21, 2025 09:29 PM
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Michelle Baran
Restaurants + Cafés
This Outdoorsy California Destination Has an Unexpected Food Scene
Visitors come to California’s Russian River for sunshine and beaches, but the food scene is just as worthy a reason to plan a trip here.
August 2, 2024 02:32 PM
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Jennifer Maerz
Outdoor Adventure
The Crowd-Free California Redwoods Trip That Everyone Should Take Once
After a recent trip to the redwoods, Afar cofounder Greg Sullivan shares why this slice of Northern California is unlike anywhere else he’s traveled.
September 15, 2025 10:16 AM
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Greg Sullivan
Cruise
The Best Way to See Baja is a Small Ship Cruise. Here’s Why
Snorkel with sea lions, hike rugged desert trails, and kayak through crystal-clear waters on an UnCruise journey.
Sponsored by
UnCruise Adventures
Hotel News + Openings
One of California’s Most Iconic National Parks Just Got 2 Stylish Hotels With Stargazing and Desert Views
Reset and Wren are new boutique hotels with private patios and nature-inspired designs in Twentynine Palms, minutes from Joshua Tree National Park.
July 21, 2025 06:12 PM
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Opheli Garcia Lawler
Food + Drink
Sweetest Wine Country Towns
For this collection of must-visit wine towns across the globe, we’ve found underappreciated spots in well-known regions and in some places that might surprise you.
July 26, 2022 10:42 AM
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Tim Chester
Beaches
Where to Find the Very Best Beaches in California
From San Francisco to San Diego, there’s a stretch of coast for you.
October 13, 2023 02:08 PM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
AFAR Advisor
California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide
AFAR’s editor in chief on the no-stress way to do Disneyland, favorite kid-friendly hotels, and where to eat in Berkeley.
June 7, 2021 05:13 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
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