California's Highway 1 has long had the reputation for being one of the most scenic roadways in the U.S., and many trips on and around it deserve a closer look.

Realtor Alice Tomkins of House Real Estate told Travel + Leisure, “I could go on for days singing the praises of Sacramento.

Scientists have responded to 21 gray whale deaths in the San Francisco Bay Area this year, the most in 25 years, according to the Marine Mammal Center.

The entire day in Yreka can easily cost less than $60, including gas, lunch, and museum fees. Porterville nestles at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering budget-friendly natural beauty.