california

Especially if you like beaches and pizza

Plus: Four more of the country’s best super-long trails

Live in the home Playboy once dubbed The Ultimate Bachelor Pad

“Ryan’s Law” may hit ballots in California this year

UberPASSPORT debuts in San Diego

Five fetching towers that put style up high

Plus: An oxtail recipe for the ambitious home chef

Here are the six best new restaurants in Los Angeles

Josh Hendizadeh shares his top picks at a variety of price points

Oakland deserves professional baseball. Oakland deserves the Athletics.

According to longevity expert Kien Vuu, signs point to yes

From retro diners to natural splendors, attractions abound on the 270-mile trip

It’s thanks to a new partnership with Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara

Forest bathing, a national park and possible Bigfoot sightings await

If you’re not staying at the renovated Santa Monica landmark, at least go for the late-night piano bar and discreet power dining

Phillip Acquafresca of the Absinthe Group shares his favorite spots for grabbing a cheap drink

The Resort at Pelican Hill is a hidden gem in Orange County, with a record-breaking pool, exquisite spa and top-ranked golf courses

Private beaches, private hot tubs and a private pickleball court

Those rooms are small — but a perfect location and superlative coffee bar make up for a lot

Ocean views for $55 a night, Yosemite for $10

The German brand Blacklane has an idea for how to make the 100-mile trip slightly more seamless

Bonus: Its lobby-side Board Shop rents surfboard, bodyboards, GoPros and more