Paso Robles has serious wines without the formality of some better-known wine regions. Here’s how I’d spend a weekend—including three wineries I particularly love: L’Aventure, Clos Solène and Booker.

After years of visiting Napa Valley, I've learned that the best wine-tasting days aren't about fitting in as many wineries as possible. Here's one of my favorite itineraries—three very different estates, beautiful settings and some memorable Napa reds.

Just a short drive from San Francisco, Half Moon Bay feels wonderfully removed from everyday life. Here's how I like to experience this stretch of the Northern California coast—from sunset at the Ritz to coastal walks, seafood and a few favorite stops nearby.

Looking for an easy spring break escape from California? These are four places I've actually visited and would happily return to—from the Big Island and Cabo to Healdsburg and Carmel.