Travel + Leisure on MSN

This is California’s prettiest state park—with redwoods, blue water, and an 80-foot waterfall flowing into the ocean

This is one of the most beautiful places in the Golden State.
Islands on MSN

5 dazzling California beach cities you need to see on the reopened Highway 1, according to past travelers

California's iconic Highway 1 is one of the country's most scenic drives. Now that the route has been reopened, here are the ...
NBC Bay Area

California's scenic Highway 1 near Big Sur reopens 3 years after damaging landslides

A 90-mile (145-kilometer) section of California's Highway 1 along the famous Big Sur coast fully reopened Wednesday after three years of closures and repairs following a series of landslides and a ...
The Salinas Californian

Big Sur photo a winner in annual contest showcasing California State Parks

A striking photo of a lone surfer facing towering waves off the Big Sur coast has won a top category in this year’s California State Parks Foundation photo contest. "The ocean carved its own doorway ...
Travel + Leisure

This All-inclusive Luxury Resort in Big Sur, California, Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Just Got a Major Refresh

Alila Ventana Big Sur's 54 guest rooms now feature locally crafted furnishings, a nature-inspired color palette, spa-like bathrooms, and private terraces. The hotel has teamed up with Sony to offer a ...