A creaky wooden store from the Gold Rush still opens its doors today. Step inside California’s oldest continuously operating general store.

California's Central Valley is full of small towns with big character, from Delano's lively parks and Latin flavor to Tulare's breathtaking forests and mountain views. If you're driving the 109-odd ...

Massive bookstores across Southern California invite readers to wander endless shelves where a quick visit easily turns into hours of discovery.

Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park will open to the public on Saturday, March 28, welcoming guests back to explore the ...

Every good road trip needs a playlist, and a solid music selection is essential on Route 66. For nearly all of its century-long existence, "the Mother Road" and various stops along it have been an ...

A March heat wave could bring record-breaking temperatures over 100 degrees to parts of California, weather experts say.

If a “hidden beach town in Southern California” sounds too good to be true, this one’s for you. While most locals know about Avila Beach, a charming coastal community on the Golden State’s ...

After a well-known California surfer was killed in a violent home invasion, travelers are questioning if the “pura vida" paradise is still the safe haven it’s long been considered. We talk to Costa ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Death Valley National Park is experiencing its best wildflower bloom in a decade, with dormant seeds awakened by ...

Oakland’s Restaurant Week is returning March 12-22, with more than a hundred eateries offering meal deals and special menus. Letters: An ICE detention center would be bad for Bay Area The best ice ...

The Bay Area certainly boasts its fair share of good ice cream cities, with both San Francisco and Oakland coming to mind immediately with their abundance of offerings. Related Ar ...

From bucket-list adventures to major events like Route 66’s centennial, these are the top destinations experts say will shape travel in 2026.