In the late 19th century, California's distinctive style of Victorian architecture flourished during the and later population booms. In cities like San Francisco, Victorian homes continue to be an enduring symbol of pr...
If you grew up in the Bay Area, chances are you may have taken a school to the Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield, California. The factory has been a popular visitor destination since 1986, offering a firsthand look at t...
Grass Valley, California is a historic town in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, known for its picturesque mountain setting and fascinating 19th-century history. As one of the richest gold mining towns in state history, Gra...
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is one of California's most quintessential attractions, with a history dating back to 1907 and a timeless legacy that continues to endure. From the rush of the 100-year-old to the taste o...
At a swanky event in Sacramento on Wednesday, the Michelin Guide revealed its newly-starred in California for 2025. The state's most esteemed chefs, restaurateurs, and industry figures gathered for the highly anticipat...
Oakland’s Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt is one of the most underrated and lesser-known gardens in the Bay Area, showcasing nearly 100 meticulously-maintained bonsai. Not only is it the only major all-volunteer-run bonsa...
Wilder Ranch State Park is a 7,000-acre ranch from the late 19th century, now converted into a and nature preserve. It’s one of those lesser-known in California that is revered by locals, best experienced via a peacef...
John Steinbeck's 1945 novel Cannery Row made Monterey's actual Cannery Row neighborhood famous worldwide. While today's Cannery Row is known for the Monterey Bay Aquarium, fantastic , and eclectic boutiques and shops, S...
Alamere Falls is a dramatic 40-foot coastal found deep in the wilderness in Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County, California. These "tidefalls," in which a waterfall flows directly onto the , are an extremely...
Californians are about to see a new wave of laws go into effect on Tuesday, July 1st, with implications for consumer protections, worker and wage changes, health and education updates, and public safety and justice refo...