Plan a first visit to Mojave National Preserve with a 2-day itinerary, road-condition strategy, Kelso Dunes, Hole-in-the-Wall, desert safety, camping and where to stay.
Plan an Idyllwild weekend with hiking, village time, Mount San Jacinto State Park, seasonal road and fire advice, family tips, accessibility, lodging and a 2-day plan.
Plan 2 days in Half Moon Bay with beaches, the Coastal Trail, downtown, parking, fog and surf advice, family and senior tips, where to stay and nearby road-trip ideas.
Plan a Bodega Bay weekend with a realistic 2-day Sonoma Coast itinerary, Bodega Head, beaches, seafood, whale watching, family tips, weather and where to stay.
Plan a first trip to Point Reyes National Seashore with a realistic 2-day itinerary, lighthouse and beach options, trail advice, wildlife, fog, parking and where to stay.
Plan 2 days in Cambria and San Simeon with Hearst Castle, Moonstone Beach, elephant seals, realistic driving times, lodging choices, family tips and reservations.
Plan a relaxing Ojai weekend with a realistic 2-day itinerary, downtown walks, trails, food, family and senior tips, where to stay and how to avoid overplanning.
Plan a first trip to Catalina Island without a car: ferry strategy, a realistic 2-day Avalon itinerary, beaches, hiking, families, mobility and where to stay.
Plan a California trip by train using Pacific Surfliner, Capitol Corridor, Gold Runner and Coast Starlight, with a realistic hybrid rail-and-car strategy.
Plan a relaxed Healdsburg weekend with the plaza, one wine valley, food, Russian River alternatives, transport, family advice and where to stay.