Nestled in the picturesque Topatopa Mountains about 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles, Ojai is a haven for artists and free spirits, offering a serene environment perfect for outdoor activities and wellness pursuits.
Located on Catalina Island, Avalon is a small town where visitors can explore on foot or via golf cart, enjoy snorkeling, relax on white-sand beaches, go sport-fishing, hike the Trans-Catalina Trail, or take a helicopter ride for stunning views.
Situated on the northern side of the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito charms with its bayfront location, picturesque architecture, and main drag Bridgeway, which offers breathtaking views of the bay and San Francisco, quaint shops, and restaurants.
This postcard-perfect small town in the Santa Ynez Valley replicates a Scandinavian village with Danish-style food, wooden clogs, iconic windmills, and several quality wine tasting rooms, all enhancing its unique charm.
Known for its enchanting gardens and storybook cottages, this picturesque town near Big Sur was once a boho artist colony and now offers wine tasting, boutique shopping, and beautiful sunsets on Carmel Beach.
Often referred to as Napa Valley's Main Street, St. Helena features a charming downtown with boutiques, California cuisine restaurants, wine-tasting rooms, and historic stone and brick buildings, providing easy access to Napa Valley's wineries and parks.
Famous for its natural hot springs and mud baths, Calistoga in Napa Valley offers a relaxing experience with attractions like Old Faithful, one of the three "Old Faithful" geysers in the world, and a Four Seasons resort.
Known for its colonial architecture, fascinating statehood history, and picturesque downtown, the town of Sonoma offers a budget-friendly way to experience California's wine country with more wineries and scenic hiking trails.
This Central Coast town boasts one of California's best beaches with a 1,200-foot pier, surf stores, beach cafes, horseback riding on the beach, ATV tours through Oceano Dunes, kayak tours exploring sea caves, and quintessential surf experiences.