Food, art and a hipster vibe in San Diego's North Park

It's edgy, it's cool — and it's official: San Diego's North Park made Forbes' list of America's Hippest Hipster Neighborhoods in...

Relax here: Best spa hotels in the U.S., TripAdvisor reviews say

Travelers love relaxing at spas, and spa hotels in ...

The amazing Huell Howser: A traveler's appreciation

If your job is traveling around California, as mine has been on and off since 1992, you get used to two things. First, wherever you go,...

Northern California: Rare tour of elephant seal breeding season

Two mammals are drawn to a stretch of Northern California's coast at this time of year: northern elephant seals and humans eager to see...

Lancaster: VIP wine sipping for two for $40 at this local winery

Wine-tasting in the ... Antelope Valley? OK, it's not the Napa Valley or even Paso Robles, but there's a good coupon deal for the family-...

Roaming the open spaces of Santa Barbara

ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE, Calif. — A creeks cuts out of the Santa Ynez Mountains about 25 miles west of Santa Barbara. It follows a tight...

A few of her favorite things in Santa Barbara

Every time I come to Santa Barbara, I find something new to like. Not exactly secrets, just favorite things, and I'm not talking about...

2013 trends: New start-up airlines? Laptops on during takeoff?

For those of us who will travel in 2013, it's tempting to try to figure out what the new year might bring.

The John Muir Trail was his trip of a lifetime — just look

Every New Year, Jeremy Evans made a promise to himself. This would be the year the Los Angeles freelance photographer and cinematographer...

California: A little slice of Las Vegas opens at Morongo Casino

Tacos & Tequila, meet your California cousin.

California Escape: Palm Springs uncovered

It's understandable why, as wintry weather sets in elsewhere, travelers flock to Palm Springs for warmth and sunshine. Heavy clothes are...

California: Integratron welcomes you as you welcome the new year

Whether you’re making resolutions or still recovering from New Year's Eve, rejuvenation is the key as you start 2013. For the 200 or...

SoCal skiing: Mt. Baldy daylong lift tickets on sale for $29

Fans of the Mt. Baldy ski resort will enjoy getting a post-...

Head in the clouds in the Southland's Mountains

Where is the John Muir of the San Gabriel Mountains? The Ansel Adams of the San Bernardinos? The Donner Party of the San Jacintos?

California: Giddyap to the Wild Horse Sanctuary

The Wild Horse Sanctuary, in Northern...

California: Yosemite's Badger Pass opens with deals

Badger Pass Ski Area

California: Shaun White to lead Northstar's 40th-year celebration

Olympic gold medalist Shaun White will lead a sparkling cider and s'mores toast to Northstar California...

A new way to get around in a car without traditional rental

If you sometimes take a bus or a cab to get around  because you don’t need a rental car for more than a few hours in, say, San...

California: Savor Restaurant Month in San Luis Obispo County

Travelers heading to the Central Coast next month should pack their appetites as well as their bags in anticipation of San Luis Obispo...

California: A discounted getaway to Napa, with spa credit too