California

The California Route 66 Museum: an embodiment of everything great about the Mother Road

From the interactive displays to the archives to the friendliest folks in Cali, the California Route 66 Museum ranks as one of the best...

Roy's Cafe: the rise, fall, and resurgence of a CA Route 66 Icon

The little Route 66 town of Amboy, California and its legendary Roy’s Cafe and Motel have seen it all over the past century, and somehow,...

Rest in retro style at these remarkable Route 66 motels and hotels

A state-by-state guide to the very best and very coolest Route 66 hotels and motels... The boom-days of Route 66 brought with it a slew...

Discover the rich history of California at the Mission San Juan Capistrano

Forget Hollywood and head south for some old-world California culture with a visit to the beautiful and moving Mission San Juan...

Why does one of America’s most famous bridges have a giant bend in it?

Learn how San Diego's famed Coronado Bridge ended up with its completely unique bend... Spend some time in and around San Diego and...

Ride the rails in 2017 on California's 10 best train excursions

These 10 California train adventures give you views you just can't get from a road trip in the car... California has no shortage of...

Experience a different kind of California at The Groves on 41

Relax and recharge at The Groves on 41, a sublime central California olive grove just minutes from Paso Robles, CA... Prior to visiting...

These 8 Route 66 gas stations epitomize the Mother Road

Nothing captures the essence of Route 66 quite like an old filling station. These are some of our favorite old gas stations along...

Bixby Bridge, one of America's most incredible bridges, never ceases to amaze...

There’s a lot of great bridges in the United States… From the stunning Mackinac Bridge, Michigan connector to its upper peninsula, to the...