California Articles
Extravagant Meals
Check out Travel Channel's picks for appetizing adventures.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Here are 5 must-see pieces from one of the West Coast's largest collections of art.
Extreme Bathrooms
Discover some intriguing ways people have taken the bathroom to an extreme level.
The Norton Simon Museum
Here are 5 must-see pieces at the museum named for a man and his money -- The Norton Simon Museum.
Archaeological Digs
Travel Channel has selected some excavations in North and South America where travelers can literally dig in.
Carmel, California
Carmel-by-the-Sea is located in a unique stretch of California's coastal highway. The town was once a bohemian haven for artists.
Venice Beach, California
Let's begin by making one thing perfectly clear. No beach in the world is like Venice Beach.
El Matador, California
Beachgoers in the know seek solidarity by heading up the winding Pacific Coast Highway to the most spectacular shoreline along the coast: El Matador Beach.
Coronado, California
Just over the bridge from San Diego is a small, tree-lined beach haven known as Coronado.
Laguna Beach, California
Laguna Beach's artisans, crafts and galleries mix with enough beachside fun to create the perfect stomping ground for the rich and crafty.
Santa Barbara, California
From the lush hillsides with memorable vistas of the sea to the pristine shoreline, Santa Barbara possesses the beauty most Southern California beachside communities lack.
Best Romantic Beaches
Romance abounds at these 5 destinations, where luxury, amenities and the backdrop of the beach set the stage for fine-tuning your flirting skills.
Best California Beaches
From private coves perfect for sunbathing to family-friendly public sands complete with concessions, the Golden State has a beach that fits the bill for all its visitors.
Road Trips for Families
Look no further for aviation-free adventure and budget-conscious bonding than the great American highways -- family road trips are all the rage.
Extreme Animal Adventures
Take a walk on the wild side with the world's biggest reptiles, birds and predatory fish. Here are some of the planet's most extreme animal encounters; they'll turn your vacation into a test of will.
