Our family has visited Big Sur, California, many memorable times, and these are our favorite scenic highways, hiking trails, quirky local favorites, and breathtaking ocean views. Here’s your ...

Marked with blue signs, the Bay Area Ridge Trail takes in stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Marin Headlands; ...

Named after the man who brought the artichoke to California ... meadows and the Big Sur River along its 20 miles of hiking trails. Because of the park's flatter geography, visitors are allowed ...

Uncover the best road trips in California, from scenic coastlines to rugged mountains, with must-see stops, hidden gems and ...

California is a land of striking geographic ... The park also has over 100 miles of trails, as well as opportunities for hiking, biking, and boating along the South Fork Eel River, making it ...

Not to be confused with Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park or Pfeiffer Beach, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is adjacent to the Los Padres National Forest and is on the western slope of the Santa Lucia ...

These road trip stops between San Diego and San Francisco offer you history, photo ops and, yes, a bathroom break.

Let’s be real: you don’t need a trust fund, a van life setup, or a Pinterest-perfect itinerary to have the time of your life. You just need one equally broke bestie, a reliable car, and an unhealthy ...

California is a land of striking geographic contrasts—towering mountains rise alongside lush forests, while deserts brush up against fertile agricultural valleys. You can carve through snow on glacier ...

Trade traffic for thrill on 10 of America's curviest roads, where each turn, climb, and view reminds you what made you fall ...

The West Coast is packed with iconic beaches, lush forests, charming towns, and some of the best national parks the country ...