A large wave in Pacifica, California near San Francisco took one onlooker by surprise. (KTVU FOX 2) The rescue crews in Ventura County were kept busy dealing with numerous rescue and injury calls due to the high waves that caused damage to houses and swept onlookers off piers and beaches....
Encinitas, California Many of the world's most famous surf spots can be found in Southern California, such as Rincon in Santa Barbara, Trestles in San Clemente and Malibu. But the best overall surf spot in the entire region might be a bit further down south of the coast inEncinitas. Loca...
it's in Calipatria, California near the Salton Sea in Imperial county = which is right on the border of Mexico O) Bay City sign & sign behind Trevor: Also note that it appears to be a different city/town than in the pic above. ...
Island Park is a Western satellite town near the West Entrance of the Yellowstone National Park. The town’s main feature is the 33-mile-long Main Street, which is one of the longest in the USA. Another highlight is the Island Park Caldera, a crater that was left behind by a massive ...
Solana Beach, California Getty Images Among thebest beach towns in San Diego, Solana Beach stands out for its utter lack of pretension. Natural beauty is the name of the game in this laidback town, where the activities go beyond simply sunning on the lovely beaches. You can also explore rug...
Here in the southeastern corner of California, flanked by sprawling mountains and desert, lies the state's largest and most troubled body of water, along with the mostly abandoned communities near its shore. The shrinking of the Salton Sea could be a preview of what will happen in other commu...
Harbor House Inn restaurant in Elk, California. Adrian Rudd/Travel + Leisure Elk, California On a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find the tiny town of Elk, California, home to just about 275 residents. This string of houses and hotels straddling the Pacific Coast Highway is of...
Population: 2,500 Where to stay:Saltwater FarmorBird Rock Hotel Julian, California California’s gold fever spread south after the Civil War to Julian in the coastal mountains near San Diego. The gleaming yellow metal petered out long ago, but a boomtown vibe endures along a Main Street flan...
A USA TODAY Network-California analysis of populations, fire risk zones and roadways shows roughly one out of every 100 ZIP codes in California has a population-to-evacuation-route ratio that is near to or worse than that of Paradise and its neighbor Magalia. Near the top of the list is ...
Volunteers with shovels have arrived in Southern California mountain communities to help clear walkways and driveways of residents who have been confined to their homes since a historic blizzard dumped more than six feet of snow.