By Jon Bogart The character of Palm Springs, California has strong historical roots as a desert sanctuary for the rich and famous. Hollywood celebrities and…
The rustic, ranch-style exterior of the Old Ranch Inn in Palm Springs, a wood and cream building with cacti in front
By J.C. Thomas With the Legoland California resort as its major tourist attraction, plus beautiful beaches and a walkable downtown “village,” the coastal city of…
exterior of the Pelican Cove Inn Bed and Breakfast in Carlsbad, California
Little Lego fans and families who are so, so ready for a fun theme park adventure should know that Legoland California reopened to guests on…
giant dinosaur statue at Legoland California
In one prized pocket of La Jolla are three glorious landmarks: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, Torrey Pines Golf Course, and the Lodge at Torrey…
a brick patio and exterior wood of the Lodge at Torrey Pines with pine trees in the background
Gutenberg Bible No. 36 was printed in Mainz, Germany, circa 1455 on Europe’s first moveable metal type printing press. Today it’s on public display at…
Open pages of a Gutenberg Bible on display at the Huntington in San Marino, California
Island Packers, the official boat concessionaire to the Channel Islands National Park, with daily departures to the Channel Islands from Ventura Harbor Village, has now re-opened! The family-owned…
gray whale tail emerges from the Pacific waters on a whale watching excursion with Island Packers
Photo by Lottie Keenan, courtesy of Island Packers
It’s always fun to imagine living full-time in a destination you’re only visiting, no matter how realistic or far-fetched the idea might be. The fantasy…
the flower-filled courtyard of the Beach House Inn in Santa Barbara, California
Since its founding in 1926, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has been one of the city’s top attractions. It feels safe to say that locals and…
A small child in the distance approaching a redwood tree at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
California’s Stay at Home Order is still in place. Please enjoy our travel content but remember to recreate responsibly and only in your local area.…
A man show-shoes under pine trees at Mount San Jacinto State Park
As a destination blessed by an abundance of loveliness, it’s no surprise that Santa Barbara has a superb zoo. The AZA-accredited Santa Barbara Zoo covers…
Giraffes at the Santa Barbara Zoo, one of the best attractions for kids in Santa Barbara
A historic landmark, architectural masterpiece and cultural institution with the mission to bring astronomy to the people, Griffith Observatory means a lot to the people…
Griffith Observatory on Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California
South Coast Winery, Resort and Spa in Temecula, California offers luxury accommodations, farm-to-table cuisine, a full-service spa, and an award-winning winery all in one scenic…
South Coast Winery, Resort and Spa in Temecula, main building housing the restaurant, tasting room and wine shop
Courtesy of South Coast Winery Resort & Spa