Best of California

Stretching for 17 miles along one of California’s most epic coastlines, you’ll find Sonoma Coast State Park. The park is full of scenic outlooks, hikes, beaches, wetlands, redwood forests, rocky …

If you head north of San Francisco, you will be greeted by the vast landscape of Mount Tamalpais State Park. The park is rich with redwood groves, coastal views, and …

About 25 miles north of the town of Jenner lies Salt Point State Park, providing easy access to the water and a beautiful stretch of coastline. Highway 1 divides the …

Nested in the heart of the Mayacamas Mountains, you will find the legendary Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, home of incredible mountain hikes and one of the most revered observatories in …

Suppose you are looking for an epic short hike that will treat you to incredible views of Mount Shasta, the Castle Crags Wilderness, picturesque lakes, and beautiful swimming spots—In that …

With secluded beaches, wild and captivating hiking trails, and beautiful coastal views, Tomales Bay State Park is a Californian gem, a hiking lover’s dream, and a natural wonder. The state …

Named for the sprawling crescent-shaped beach that stretches along the Pacific coastline, Cresent City is a redwood lover’s paradise, a surfer’s dream, and a hiker’s heaven. In addition to the …

Located north of San Francisco, Muir Woods National Monument is a serene and enchanting forested area. Despite its small size, the park boasts towering redwoods that are iconic to the …

While most people are preoccupied with what’s happening above ground in the Mount Shasta area, very few people think to venture underneath it. With towering mountains, epic hikes, cascading waterfalls, …

The cascading tower of water that is Vernal Falls is one of the most powerful waterfalls in the incredible Yosemite National Park. Granite stone walls surround beautiful vistas, with rivers …