If you are looking for a secluded getaway off the beaten path, there's a hidden camping spot in the Gabilan Mountains. Here's ...

Try Garrapata State Park instead. This hidden spot has all the coastal drama that made Big Sur famous. But you won’t spend an hour looking for somewhere to park your car. The hiking paths wind through ...

While tourists flock to Big Sur and Carmel, savvy Central Coast locals slip away to Fort Ord Dunes State Park in Marina for their weekend nature fix. This sprawling 980-acre coastal haven feels like ...