Though we love Los Angeles, there’s nothing wrong with embarking on a quick weekend getaway! Find some of our favorite weekend destinations, day trips, and the best places to visit that are just a quick trip outside of the city.
Far out in the Pacific, one of California’s most isolated historic landmarks is welcoming visitors again. The St. George Reef Lighthouse has reopened for limited public tours. As reported by the…...
California’s State Route 49, also known as the Gold Rush Trail or the Golden Chain Highway, is a famous route winding through the heart of Gold Country. The highway connects more than two dozen well-preserved town...
Millions of Americans might already be Canadian without even knowing it. A major update to Canada’s citizenship laws, known as Bill C-3, has officially gone into effect, stripping away decades of restrictions and openin...
The “slow travel” trend continues to grow in popularity around the world, favoring trains over planes and quiet moments over to-do list vacations. Luckily for us in California, Amtrak offers a range of vacat...
Did you know about this massive railroad marvel California? The Tehachapi Loop is a 3,779-foot spiral in the Tehachapi Mountains, and it’s even been called “one of the seven wonders of the railroad world....
A majestic mountain silhouette rises on the horizon of this sunny, tranquil community, an oasis of calm just minutes from the bustling energy of the city of angels. Towering palm…...
If you’ve got a free week and a long-standing itch to see the American West the slow, cinematic way, there’s one train ride built for it: the California Zephyr. The Zephyr is the longest passenger rail route...
Pioneertown is a curious desert relic of midcentury Hollywood Western filmmaking far out in the California desert. While the 1880s-themed community was developed as a live-in film set for…...
Even though SoCal lacks the dramatic, lush green scenery of other regions during spring, a short trip into the central Sierra offers a front-row seat to this seasonal spectacle. The…...
California’s ubiquitous almond orchards erupt into a dazzling display of pale pink blossoms every spring, making for some scenic drives through the orchards. Angelenos often visit nearby cities like Bakersfield&he...