You’ve heard of black sand beaches, white sand beaches, glass beaches, and maybe pink sand beaches. But what about a purple sand beach? I’ll admit it: before visiting Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, I was doubtful. A purple sand beach in California? I was fully prepared for the purple to be just the subtlest hint … Read more Pfeiffer Beach: Exactly How to Visit the Purple Sand Beach in Big Sur
Stunning rugged bluffs, towering redwoods, and brilliant cerulean sea: Big Sur is one of the most spectacular stretches of the California Coast. It’s the perfect place for a California road trip! While driving the stretch of Highway 1 that passes through Big Sur is a great way to appreciate the region’s beauty, there’s no substitute … Read more How to Hike to Pfeiffer Falls & Valley View in Big Sur, CA
Imagine a place where you can experience the golden glow of the Golden Coast filtering through crisp, stained-glass green leaves and towering trees. A hikers dream, the mystical atmosphere of Muir Woods National Monument is filled with these rare old-growth coastal redwoods. Beyond these beautiful redwood groves, the protected lands of Muir Woods stretch over … Read more The 5 Best Hikes in Muir Woods National Monument
While California may be the country’s most populous state, there’s no shortage of beautiful places in California to gaze at the night sky away from the light pollution of the cities. Whether you visit a national park, remote mountain town, or even a city observatory, there are plenty of spots where you can go stargazing … Read more The Best Places for Stargazing in California: 13 Delightful Dark Sky Destinations
If someone asks if you’d like to spend a few days in Death Valley, your first reaction might be….Why? Death Valley is the lowest, driest, and hottest location in the United States, holding the World Record for the hottest temperature ever recorded on the planet (134.1 °F in 1913. Just a few weeks back, a temperature … Read more 17 Divine Things to Do in Death Valley National Park, California
Fall is in the air, so it is time to start thinking about exploring where to find the best fall foliage in California for your next road trip in the state! The cool and dry air activates those changing leaves, so pay attention to the temperatures and check the local fall foliage reports to time … Read more 23 Best Places for Fall Foliage in California
Get out of your winter blues and into the magic of Yosemite! While world-renowned Yosemite is typically a sought-after summer camping destination, there’s a special magic to its frost-covered hikes in the winter months. The scent of pine and freshly-brewed coffee in a Thermos swirling with the morning winter fog on a hike around a … Read more 5 Spectacular Yosemite Winter Hikes for All Levels
Want a lakeside escape in California? Coming right up! Beaches aren’t all the waterside fun California has to offer. You’ve got tons of gorgeous lakes in California to choose from, from beautiful alpine gems to glacier-carved lakes, from salt lakes to scenic reservoirs. While Lake Tahoe is known worldwide and is perhaps the best-known lake … Read more 13 Stunning Lakes in California for Year-Round Fun
The Lost Coast Trail (LCT) is a backpacking trail in the Sinkyone Wilderness, Humboldt County, California. It has a north and south section covering 60 miles of California’s beautiful coastline. Most hike the northern section: this is the section we will be covering in this guide to hiking the Lost Coast trail. The northern section … Read more Hiking the Lost Coast Trail: Guide to Trekking California’s Wildest Stretch of Coastline
If you are looking for the perfect summer getaway, look no further than Lake Tahoe. This crystal blue alpine lake sits high in the Sierra Nevada mountains, surrounded by towering Ponderosa pines, white fir, and quaking aspen trees. It is one of the largest alpine lakes in the world, and certainly one of the most … Read more 12 Superb Things to Do in Lake Tahoe in Summer