Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park in Crescent City isn’t just another outdoor destination – it’s nature’s ultimate stress detox.

Well, just 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles lies the antidote to urban chaos – Malibu Creek State Park, a 8,215-acre slice of paradise tucked away in the Santa Monica Mountains near Calabasas.

Huntington’s probably the easiest -- super accessible, lots of surf schools. Doheny’s great too, though it’s got some rocks.

California's northern temperate coastline is a beautiful and bracing geography full of peaceful natural landscapes. This ...