Go to any beach in LA and you’ll see it’s a hub of physical activity – from volleyball, surfing and yoga, to all manner and style of cruising the paved coastal trail …
In the early 1920s, elephant seals numbered in only the double digits, having been hunted to the brink of extinction for their blubber that was used to make oil. Today, the elephant …
I’ve lived in California almost half my life and yet one of its most beautiful destinations, Santa Barbara, eluded me until only five years ago, when my older daughter was looking at …
As you drive along Route 680 in Contra Costa County, a solitary mountain dominates the horizon. It could almost be mistaken for a volcano. Sacred to the Miwok Indians who once lived here, …
As the largest of the Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California, Santa Cruz Island is the perfect destination for those who want to combine kayaking and hiking for a day …
Nevada City is one of those “I can’t believe I’ve lived in Northern California for almost 20 years and haven’t been here yet” places. After passing by the Nevada City/Rte. 49 exit …
Even though Napa Valley may be only an hour away from our home, my husband and I have never been ones to take it for granted. It’s pretty awesome to have a …