When California and affordability appear in the same sentence, most people do a double-take so fast they risk neck injury. But Tehachapi defies the Golden State’s reputation for golden-ticket prices.

Moonstone Beach stands as Cambria’s crown jewel – a stretch of coastline named for the smooth, translucent stones that wash ashore after years of oceanic polishing. The wooden boardwalk paralleling ...

Nicknamed "a small town with a big backyard," this California gem is characterized by its spectacular surroundings and up-and ...