California Travel Articles

Seven Great Places in the U.S. to Make a Summer Splash

Travel writer Sherry Jackson shows you seven places that are not your run-of-the-mill water park to splash around in this summer.

Five Best U.S. Cities for National Park Lovers

Do you love the great outdoors, but travel with family or friends who prefer visiting cities on vacation? Jen Mathews offers her five picks for U.S. cities near multiple national parks to help you strike the right balance on your next trip.

Hiking Half Dome

Trevor Mogg endures a harrowing hike in one of the States' most beautiful national parks - Yosemite.

See America by Train

Homer Simpson's favourite means of transport is explored by travel writer John Pitt, including some of the best train journeys.

California Condor Encounters at Pinnacles & Big Sur

California condors are amazingly easy to find and view at close range. Linda Kincaid gives advice on accessible condor watching in California.

Seven Things to Do in Monterey, California

Monterey is one of the most beautiful coastal cities in California. It’s an excellent choice for a weekend getaway for those native in the state, as well as visitors from around the country. It is well known for its coast, the world-class aquarium and the John Steinbeck novels that used the town as their setting. Here are some of the things to do in Monterey.

Where Angels Tread – San Francisco, California, USA

A trip to Angel Island is the last thing Gordon Hopkins did before moving from San Francisco, and that's because...

Five Hotels Under 250 Dollars In Places You Actually Want To Go – USA, Europe

As money becomes tighter in this shrinking economy, it's nice to know there are places out there offering stylish and unique accommodations that won't break the bank. Jennifer Knoepfle offers five great options when planning your next destination.

Flying Trapeze: A Unique Adrenaline High – Manhattan, Santa Monica

Experience the thrill of flying on a trapeze with Carly Blatt - even if you're a complete beginner!

Top 10 Shark Infested Beaches in the World

Scared of sharks? Find out whether or not you'll want to get in the water on your next ocean vacation by checking out the top 10 most shark infested beaches in the world.