Offbeat adventures await in Northern California's Coastal Sonoma County in this beach town that's located just two hours away ...

Avoid national park crowds and admire majestic trees at the Jedediah Smith Redwoods, a stunning Northern Californian state park.

Beautiful natural resources like this make Northern California a popular destination for recreation lovers. In fact, in ...

Porterville sits prettily at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills. This charming small town offers a perfect escape from big city hustle. The downtown area is lined with historic buildings that ...

Needles sits along the Colorado River on the California-Arizona border. This desert town offers wide-open spaces that give your mind room to unwind. The Colorado River provides endless recreation ...

Planning a California road trip? These 11 small town stays will inspire your route as you meander through the Golden State.

When World Atlas released its 2025 top picks for best retirement towns in Northern California, Redding wasn’t among them. Why not? With the exception of Ferndale, south of Eureka, all the cities ...

Why not? With the exception of Ferndale, south of Eureka, all the cities on the World Atlas list of best Northern California retirement towns are south of Chico, such as Grass Valley, Nevada City ...

Why not? With the exception of Ferndale, south of Eureka, all the cities on the World Atlas list of best Northern California retirement towns are south of Chico, such as Grass Valley, Nevada City, ...