Travel Inspiration

Located in Southern California, Palm Springs is a year-round, warm-weather playground! Whether you’re more of a lounge-by-the-pool type or a play-a-round-of-golf type, this iconic city has something to offer everyone—during every month of the year.

It's easy to fall in love with California's Big Sur coastline during a stay in the storybook village of Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea. You can enhance your experience with international and California-inspired cuisine along Carmel's walkable Main Street — just steps away from Carmel Beach.

There’s no end to the adventures in Lake Tahoe. Make the most of your stay by exploring all the great outdoors has to offer. Stand on the border and look over two states at once. Put on scuba gear and discover wrecks and barges sunk long ago. Or hop on a mountain bike for a heart-pounding adventure.

From books to bicycles, fashion to antiques, you’re sure to find something to treasure in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Carmel-by-the-Sea is a true village, with plenty of charm and cobblestones to spare. But there’s more to Carmel than fairy tale cottages and pristine beaches. There’s also the shopping. USA Today readers named Carmel third on their list of the 10 Best Destinations for Shopaholics.

With long stretches of sand and perennial sunny days, Southern California is an ideal winter escape that offers a variety of seasonal activities. Check out all there is to do this winter during a holiday visit to California’s lower—and warmer—half.

America's Finest City is home to many gorgeous and memorable hiking trails. Some of these outdoor adventures include incredible views of the Pacific Ocean while others offer desert beauty and mountainous terrain. Add a temperate climate and San Diego's abundant sunshine, and you have a hiker’s paradise. Read on to discover some of the best hiking trails near San Diego for your next outdoor adventure!