Growing up, I always dreamed about road trips in California: cruising through quaint seaside towns and watching the waves crash against the cliffs. When I finally ended up doing it, I realized that no ...

Best of all? It's just a short drive from San Francisco.

It starts with the smell of eucalyptus. Every time I step out of the car somewhere along the California coast, I get a hit of that woodsy scent. Suddenly, I’m 10 years old again in the back seat of my ...

California is, hands down, one of the best places in the world for a road trip. It's the third largest state in the USA, and its 164,000 square miles are packed with varied terrain highlighted by some ...

We spent 53 hours traveling on the Amtrak California Zephyr. Our roomette was great during the day, but I became restless ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. California’s golden stretch of land offers an unbeatable mix of vibrant cities, tranquil wilderness, and coastal gems. The best ...

If you’ve been dreaming of breathtaking views, iconic landmarks, and a trip you don’t have to plan yourself, this one’s for ...

From cliff-hugging coasts to desert valleys and alpine peaks, California’s scenic drives offer endless surprises. Whether you ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joe Sills is a writer and photographer focusing on travel and culture. It’s early autumn in the Eastern Sierras and the aspen ...

What if, once a month in 2025, you went to a California fair or festival? You’d have a little more mileage on your car, plenty of stories to tell and a new appreciation for the towns that carry on ...