With 90-miles of pristine coastline, Big Sur is just about the dreamiest place to cruise out of cell service and pitch a tent. Here’s our guide to the best campsites in Big Sur. Don’t forget...

There’s nothing more gratifying after a long hike than a plate full of tacos and a cold cerveza. Here’s our list of trails and taquerias around California!

Only a short, scenic and twisty trip from the hustle of San Francisco, lies the true California, coastal treasure of Tomales Bay. Approximately fifteen miles-long and one mile-wide, Tomales Bay was once home to the...

Richard James is the human embodiment of the motto “think globally, act locally.” Since 2008, he’s been quietly and painstakingly packing out trash of his backyard, the Tomales Bay area. In three years Richard removed...

As residents of the Santa Barbara region, we're proud of the amazing outdoor opportunities at our fingertips. From world class waves to great local climbing areas, our backyard (aka: the Los Padres National Forest) feels...

Sea, sand, or hills, California’s terrain has a lot to offer the Indian Summer adventurer. We’re highlighting 5 great campsites within a 60 mile drive of San Francisco, reviewed and photographed by real campers in...

Summer in California is still in full swing. Make the most of the good weather with our California Camping Series featuring campsite reviews from TheDyrt.com - it's like Yelp for public campgrounds. In Part I...

It may be after Labor Day, but California summers are long. To celebrate the Indian Summer, we’re launching a three-part camping series highlighting popular campsites across California with help from our friends at TheDyrt.com (think...

For this month's Modern Travel we're giving you the local tips to our hometown, Santa Barbara, CA.