From scenic mountain hikes to relaxing beach days, these destinations are all within a three-hour drive of Modesto.

What makes Monterey Bay so appealing is what you can’t see. Starting a mile off shore from Moss Landing is the start of the ...

"Maybe the lights are going to be the thing that propel us to the next level." ...

Verve Coffee Roasters has launched several offerings. Two coffees are a seasonal Wilder Blend and the Cosmic Ripple Grateful Dead blend, available at cafés and online at vervecoffee.com.

There are loads of places to see a stunning sunset in Santa Cruz, but trust us, you want to check out the one locals say is best.

Some meals just hit different. Ocean air, warm food, and that first glimpse of waves right in front of your table. It is the ...

Finding a California beach that isn’t overrun with tourists is like finding a parking spot at Costco on a Saturday afternoon: theoretically possible but practically miraculous. Capitola Beach in ...

Two new Santa Cruz bars, The Hotel and Alley Oop, bring fresh energy, inventive cocktails and historic ambiance to downtown.

Welcome to one of Scubaverse.com’s regular ongoing series, From Back Yard to Bucket List. Each month, we ask an underwater photographer to talk about their ...

A rare pod of orcas, known as CA-51, has returned to Monterey Bay after a three-year hiatus, delighting whale watchers and ...

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