Here are the 10 most popular state park campgrounds based on 2025 summer occupancy, according to park officials.

This tent-only campground on a bluff above the ocean is located between the popular destinations of Santa Cruz and Monterey, ...

For those who are looking for a nice spot for surfing and other outdoor activities, this popular beach in Southern California ...

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: California is a haven for nature lovers. With everything from miles of coastline and serene deserts to stunning, crystal-clear lakes and snow-topped ...

There are so many great parks in California it can be daunting to narrow your adventure. Do you want a place exploding with desert wildflowers? A beach with mysterious tidal pools, a hike where your ...

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On a late fall camping trip, my family and I were headed to Picacho State Recreation Area. The remote desert park is situated along a scenic 9-mile stretch of the Colorado River on the border of ...

You’re lounging on your back, saltwater coating your lips, sand between your toes. And you think to yourself: “Now this is a great beach.” When you visit the 50 beaches from San Diego to Santa Barbara ...