Here you can spot gray, blue and humpback whales, dolphin pods, sea lions and sharks while enjoying a luxurious beachside ...

While the big-name theme parks are tons of fun, and kids love them—there is so much more to the California experience.

When you think of great places to view fall foliage, California is probably not the first state that comes to mind. People typically head Back East to witness New England’s dramatic display, but there ...

After a soaking wet winter, desert landscapes from San Diego to the Mojave are poised for a vibrant wildflower season — and buzzing with the possibility of a super bloom. Here are the best Southern ...

Summer is traditionally seen as the season of long, sunny days, warm temps and beachside escapes. In SoCal, however, summer is also peak tourist time. Though California is a year-round destination, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I roam the world for epic nature, urban areas and road trips. Southern California is springing into wildflower season again, the ...

From desert valleys to coastal cliffs, these 20 California destinations offer spectacular spring wildflower displays.

As an avid traveler, I spend a lot of time exploring new destinations, and I rarely reach for the word “perfect.” Still, Santa Barbara may be the closest I’ve come to finding a place that truly ...

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. This large space explores the art of moviemaking from different angles. Current exhibits include “Jaws: The Exhibition,” “Inventing ...

The first time I visited a tide pool near Los Angeles, I didn’t actually know that’s what I was looking at. “Why are all those people gathering over on those rocks?” I remember wondering. “What are ...

Home to one of the largest Japanese-heritage populations in the country, this city is the place to go for the traditional ...