California Trips

College friends reunite in a desert wonderland with a deepened appreciation for each other.

A world traveler reconnects with her California roots.

Once stricken by grief, a world traveler returns the gift of kindness on a road trip to Big Sur.

A whale watcher dedicates nearly four decades to an unanticipated passion.

Riding waves renews joy and restores confidence after a bad mountain fall.

Plan your next road trip, weekend getaway or personal challenge.

From San Francisco, Jess and Eddie take a weekend road trip to Happy Camp, California, to learn gold-panning.

Beekeeper Sarah Red-Laird drives her bees from Ashland, Oregon, to Brentwood, California, to help pollinate plum trees.

Group proves love knows no boundaries.

Parents and grandparents help nurture children’s interests on their family vacation.

Steer your Enterprise rental car on a road trip through California’s eastern Sierra Nevada range, and at the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area you may recognize the rugged scenery featured in many Western films and television shows. Even if you don’t, the scenery is spectacular.

During a road trip up the coast, five residents share their passion for the Pacific.

On the “Mother Road,” you’ll find welcoming smiles and the guardian angel of the trail.

Tips on what to see, do, eat and drink on your next visit.

You’ll feel like royalty at this unique winery in Napa Valley.

Cozy beach town is a short drive — and a world away — from San Francisco.

A dozen spas pamper guests with mud baths, massages and mineral pools.

An easy road trip takes you from a world-class city to a top national park.

Fans of “liquid gold” can set up tasting tours at wineries and shops.

The drive from Olympic National Park to San Francisco features spectacular views of towering forests.

Road trip continues through the northern California redwoods and on to sunny SoCal beaches.

The city makes a convenient base to explore several beautiful national parks.

Three national parks in three days makes a great getaway.

Two Californians explore three national parks in their home state.

New California residents try camping, glamping and a destination hotel, all in one road trip.

A couple looks for romance in a Danish-themed town.

Beginning in Las Vegas, the ‘Death Valley Rally’ includes beautiful vistas and unique stops.

Spring road trips lead to beautiful, bountiful displays.

From roaring waterfalls to colorful trees, the park is a year-round spectacle.

After you meet Mickey Mouse, relax on a Southern California beach.

About 200,000 people visit annually, but the buildings have no residents.

California’s Redwood Coast is one of America’s most breathtaking landscapes.