These two historic towns in the California mountains offer a thriving arts scene, vintage shopping, and the state's oldest ...

Even by small town standards, Markleeville is tiny and remote. It’s the seat of Alpine County, California’s least-populous ...

Enjoy live music while admiring the work of dozens of artists at this annual California festival, which takes place in a ...

Looking to unplug and unwind? Pine Cove, just outside Idyllwild, offers serene mountain views, peaceful cabins, and access to ...

If you’re looking for mountain living, California features more ranges than any state except Alaska. From small towns to major cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles, and from Central Valley farms ...

Still, if Los Angeles moves at 100 miles per hour, Foggy Mountain Music store clerk Pete Tavera told me, “Grass Valley is like 60.” Both towns preserve their mining heritage, and when you ...

California is dotted with towns that don’t just allow pets — they basically roll out the red carpet for them. My dog Charlie ...

Here are eight towns in California that look like they could be in Europe. Catalina Island Matthew Micah Wright/Getty Images Catalina's Avalon harbor and it's famous landmark, the Casino.

The 21 Most Charming Small Towns in California U.S. News & World Report March 24, 2025, 8:00 PM ...