Hiker stands amidst a field of wildflowers on the rolling Carrizo Hills

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Train Travel

Los Angeles to San Francisco by sleeper train? It's happening in 2024

May 4, 2023 • 4 Min read

Next year, Dreamstar Lines hopes to channel the heyday of train travel with a glamorous overnight service between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Family Travel
Kid-friendly destinations are a California specialty
Apr 11, 2023 • 8 Min read
We turned to the Ingalls, an LA-based family of travelers, for the best stops on a California road trip for everyone
Camping
California has every outdoor experience you can imagine
Apr 11, 2023 • 6 Min read
Michael Washington, founder of the USAL Project, helps guide us on an exploration of the state's outdoor adventures
Local Voices
A road trip to the best urban experiences in California
Apr 11, 2023 • 8 Min read
Transit advocate Annmarie Wong helps guide us to some of the coolest cities – both well-known and off the beaten path
Art and Culture
Seeking inspiration in California’s mountains and deserts
Apr 11, 2023 • 7 Min read
Lonely Planet Creative Director Annie Greenberg helps us plan the perfect culture-focused California road trip
Local Voices
California brings diversity to the table
Apr 11, 2023 • 9 Min read
Chef Sandy Ho helps guide us to some of the most interesting, flavorful, and diverse options for dining in California
Wildlife & Nature
Will California experience a wildflower super bloom in 2023?
Feb 1, 2023 • 4 Min read
Weather conditions this year may be just right to bring wildflower super blooms to life in parts of California.
National Parks
The most majestic national parks in California
Jan 2, 2023 • 13 Min read
From Yosemite to Joshua Tree, California boasts more national parks than any other state, as well as a bevy of national forests, seashores and monuments.
Tips & Advice
The best places to visit in California
Dec 17, 2022 • 8 Min read
From beach to mountains, cosmopolitan cities to epic natural wonders, California truly has something for everyone to enjoy.
Beaches
The top 10 beaches in California
Dec 15, 2022 • 8 Min read
Life’s a beach in California. Here are 10 of the best for sea, surf, sand and sun.