Spring in California brings wildflower explosions across hills and valleys. These small towns offer the best views, scenic ...

This hike to Tahquitz Peak in California leads to one of Southern California’s most breathtaking viewpoints and a historic ...

California's Kings Canyon National Park has giant sequoias, one of the deepest canyons in the U.S., scenic drives, waterfalls ...

Whether or not you’re an expert hiker, the Yosemite Valley has plenty to offer, from mist-covered trails to beautiful vistas ...

Fresno sits right in the center of California, where $1,700 monthly can actually cover your basic needs. This Central Valley ...

California is home to some of the West Coast's tallest buildings. Discover the top 10 skyscrapers defining the state's skyline.

La Jolla and Point Loma are home to the largest giant kelp forests on the West Coast, but those golden underwater forests are shrinking as ocean temperatures rise. A new study from Scripps Institution ...

The growth form of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) is composed of shoots known as stipes instead of branches. From one ...

Coit Tower in San Francisco offers 360-degree views and houses vivid 1934 fresco murals depicting Depression-era California.

Satellite images show the Sierra Nevada before and after a major heat wave melted significant portions of California's snow.

Giant kelp forests, an icon of the San Diego coastline, are in retreat as a result of climate change– Off the coast, water ...