Any visit to Carmel should include the 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach, where golf courses, the towering Lone Cypress tree, ...

California’s golden stretch of land offers an unbeatable mix of vibrant cities, tranquil wilderness, and coastal gems. The best part? So many destinations are within driving distance for a perfect ...

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 ...

The Pacific Coast Highway has always held a mythic pull on me. I grew up listening to stories about its wild cliffs and ocean views from my aunt, who drove it solo in the early ’90s and came back ...

California is home to some truly iconic road trip routes, but this lonely road is the vacation inspiration you might not have heard of.

El Camino Real, aka the “Royal Road," links 21 historic missions up and down the coast of California Along the route, travelers can visit wineries, national and state parks, picturesque beaches, and ...

Travel + Leisure named three California road trips among the best in the US. 17-Mile Drive ranked for ocean views, wildlife and access to Pebble Beach. Silverado Trail and Pacific Coast route praised ...

A restorative meal can be a powerful motivator when the miles of a road trip stretch into a long, semideserted landscape. Just 45 more minutes until I can sip that cold, creamy date shake. Another two ...

From the rolling hills of Santa Barbara wine country to the winding mountain roads in Big Bear, these road trips offer a summer escape without the plane ticket. Given its diverse terrain, iconic ...