One of the best things about LA is how easy it is to get the hell out of it. That’s not to say I dislike the city—I deeply love it, warts and all—but there is an undeniable relief when you crest the ...

LOS ANGELES — Sometimes, the best place you can go is a dead end. Especially when that dead end is surrounded by crashing surf on empty beaches, dramatic cliffs and lonely trails through forests thick ...

After three years of closure, the coastal route all the way through the Big Sur region is open once more. Here’s what you’ve been missing.

I may be a bit biased, but I consider the California coastline to be the most scenic and diverse route in the U.S. As a native to the state, I’ve taken more than 20 road trips over the years, ...

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