Grover Beach earned its unusual claim to fame as the only California beach where you can legally drive your car right onto the sand after your weekend road trip. This Central Coast town sits next to ...

Robbins, located in Sutter County and home to roughly 300 people, has struggled for decades with contaminated tap water that ...

From dramatic vistas in Washington to serene stops in Northern California, these towns in the Pacific Northwest are going ...

Petaluma’s farm-to-table trend dates all the way back to the California Gold Rush of the mid-1800s. It’s still a culinary treasure with a historic downtown and easy access to the coast and ...

Las Cruces, in southwestern New Mexico, blends mountain and desert scenery with Mexican, Native American and Western culture.

I’ve Visited California’s Central Coast for 20 Years—and This Is the Most Charming Small Town in the Region Small town vibes, great food, and Central Coast views. San Luis Obispo has it all.

The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2025 From a barbecue capital in Texas to the site of the first offensive victory for American forces in the Revolutionary War in New York, these spots are ...

U.S. News & World Report has chosen 26 places across the United States as one of the best “underrated travel destinations,” and only one spot in California made the list that boasts national ...

The Best Small-Town Romance Novels The romance author Ashley Poston recommends books bursting with quaint charm, sizzling banter and plenty of heart.

I've visited over 50 cities on the West Coast, and recommend visiting small coastal towns like Avila Beach, California and Yachats, Oregon.