The nature preserve offers miles of trails through coastal meadows and forests. You can spot playful sea otters floating on their backs just offshore. The old town section features buildings from the ...

Historic adobes with thick walls and red-tiled roofs stand as reminders of Monterey’s status as California’s first capital, their simple, elegant forms housing museums and government offices that ...

Taylor Swift unintentionally kicked off a conservation movement after a brief on-screen moment turned into a major fundraiser ...

Santa Cruz’s Steamer Lane has seen its share of stories: big waves, tough locals, and the kind of lineup drama that keeps ...