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The Best Deals for Beach Holidays

Our island expert, contributing editor Marion Laffey Fox, dove deep into her little black book of top coastal resorts and found these amazing discounts. Book now―your beach chair is waiting.
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L.A.'s Best Day Trip

Join us for a tour of strolling canals, bohemian shops, and gourmet cafes in Venice Beach.
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Vacation for Less!

State park cottages are now better than basic.
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Barnstorming the Coast

A joyride in an open-cockpit biplane over the San Diego shore takes our writer to new heights.
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Fish Out of Water

A natural phenomenon scatters thousands of silver fish across the Southern California shoreline.
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West Coast Seafood Dives

Sample the Pacific’s rich offerings at casual eateries from salmon country to San Diego.
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2009 Best Seafood Dives

Check out the complete list of our annual roundup then hit the road to find your favorites.
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Stunning Big Sur

View nature photographer David Gubernick’s unbelievable images and try his tips for spectacular photos of your own. See our March 2009 issue for the complete story.
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Restaurants in San Francisco's Presidio

Find superior food and local wines at the park’s new eateries, many housed in historic army buildings.

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San Francisco's Presidio

The Presidio, a former military post, has always been the most scenic spot in San Francisco. But now there's more reason than ever to explore this reinvented green space. Come see what's new.
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