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Instead of St. Andrews, This California Town Is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip

With dramatic ocean bluffs, historic architecture, walkable streets, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere, Mendocino offers many of the same qualities travelers love about St. Andrews, without the overseas flight.

by Kate Orlando
on Jun 8
Path in the Mendocino Botanical Gardens in the spring, featuring red magnolias, flowers the ground and a bench.
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3 Reasons Retirees Are Choosing To Put Down Roots in California

by Stephanie Frias
on Apr 3
A fit senior citizen with a white beard, holding a vintage surfboard.
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3 Reasons Why Northern California Is the Best Place To Retire

by Charlie Boyle
on Feb 11
A massive mountain blanketed in snow sits in the middle of a frame with a lonely grey road stretching towards it.
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7 Reasons Why Southern California Is the Best Place To Raise a Family

by Kate Orlando
on Feb 10
"Super Bloom" California Poppies in Walker Canyon outside of Lake Elsinore in Southern California.
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We Asked 8 San Francisco Business Owners About Their Go-To Spot in the City, Their Answers Might Surprise You

by Courtnie Erickson
on Dec 22
A paved path winds through trees and over a hill in San Francisco. The city's skyline is visible in the distance.

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The One Thing To Do in Northern California Before the End of the Year

This grove of Sequoias is the best way to ring in the new year and remember how incredible life can be.

by Amanda Finn
on Dec 4
Towering brown and green Sequoia trees with sunlight peeking between them.
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Discover the Americana Town in Southern California So Charming You’ll Want To Keep It a Secret

Discover Pomona, California—a vibrant town in the Inland Empire where history, community, and classic Americana charm create a timeless Southern California escape.

by Kate Orlando
on Oct 15
A historic building sits in the foreground of the Pomona, California, skyline.
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The Story of This Abandoned Place in Death Valley, California Is Truly Fascinating

Once a glimmer of promise for fortune seekers, this short-lived mining settlement now stands in eerie silence with only rattlesnakes and sagebrush for company.

by Jennifer Brooks-Parker
on Dec 4
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The Story of This Abandoned Place in Newark, California Is Truly Fascinating

Abandoned well over a century ago, this historic swing bridge across the San Francisco Bay is a crumbling reminder of a bygone era.

by Jennifer Brooks-Parker
on Nov 14
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The Up-and-Coming City in Northern California That’s Perfectly Sized

Enjoy a suburban feel and city amenities in Dublin, one of our fastest-growing cities.

by Natasha Kayes
on Oct 2
An aerial view of Dublin, California, and its surrounding green hills.