CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COAST | HOTEL REVIEW

Indulge in quiet luxury at Big Sur's Post Ranch Inn

10:32 AM PDT, May 30, 2008 , By Valli Herman

At the Big Sur hotel, guests are treated to serene surroundings, charming rooms and high-end green luxury.

CALIFORNIA TRAVEL

On the trail of California's Mexican past

12:55 PM PDT, June 27, 2008 , By Christopher Reynolds

The era was brief, but influential. Revisit those years with a classic road trip. Not every history lesson includes margaritas, but this one does.

TELL US WHERE TO GO

Complete list of your 'Tell Us Where to Go' suggestions

01:37 PM PDT, August 13, 2008 , From The Los Angeles Times

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE

See the Perseid meteor shower in Southern California

10:56 AM PDT, August 11, 2008 , By Hugo Martín

Escape the urban lights and catch the Perseids' Tuesday morning peak from a remote -- but local -- campground or park.

CALIFORNIA'S ROOTS

Planning your trip to see California's Mexican roots

05:01 PM PDT, June 27, 2008 , By Christopher Reynolds

TRAVEL NEWS & TIPS

Firefighters mass to protect Big Sur

12:04 PM PDT, June 27, 2008 , By Eric Bailey and Cara Mia DiMassa

A growing wildfire near Pfeiffer Burns State Park threatens the historic and picturesque getaway. Northern California braces for more lightning strikes that have already sparked nearly 1,100 blazes.

WEEKEND GETAWAYS | FOOD + WINE FESTIVALS

11 great beer festivals of the West

01:49 PM PDT, June 09, 2008 , Los Angeles Times Staff Writers

TRAVEL NEWS & TIPS

Top 5 destinations for SoCal travelers over Memorial Day

03:24 PM PDT, May 23, 2008 , By Jen Leo

OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE | SANTA CRUZ

Camping at Manresa State Beach, near Santa Cruz

01:55 PM PDT, May 01, 2008 , By Tim Hubbard

The state beach is close enough for day trips to UC Santa Cruz but far from the sights and sounds of civilization.

NEED TO KNOW

Santa Cruz offering free birding, wildlife viewing kit

12:28 PM PDT, May 01, 2008 , By Hugo Martín