In San Luis Obispo, the dark winter nights don’t mean an end to outdoor recreation, thanks to the city’s Winter Evening Access Program.

To assure safety for pedestrians and crews, State Parks will close some walking/hiking locations on the San Simeon Creek ...

The bridge over Los Osos Creek at South Bay Boulevard — which connects Los Osos and Morro Bay — will be replaced with a ...

UPDATE (Wednesday, Dec. 3) - San Luis Obispo police report that a 56-year-old man suffered severe head trauma in the crash on Tuesday. Police say the man was not wearing a helmet while riding an ...

From laid-back beach cities to mountain-framed hubs of student life, these California college towns consistently win over ...

Head to this unique lake for an outdoorsy retreat near Paso Robles, California, with endless opportunities for swimming, boating, water skiing, and more.

Moonstone Beach stands as Cambria’s most famous natural attraction, though calling it merely a “beach” doesn’t quite capture its essence. Unlike the sprawling sandy beaches of Southern California, ...

Explore the hidden gems of San Luis Obispo County in California, from wineries and boutique hotels to uncrowded beaches and ...

Glen Helen Regional Park has a little bit of everything. Two lakes offer good fishing. Picnic areas can accommodate up to 300 ...

These hikes from Maura Fox’s Hike of the Week column can be found in Carlsbad, Leucadia, Rancho Peñasquitos and other North ...

More than 270 miles, close to 110 hours of hiking time and over 38,000 feet of elevation gain. Those are the numbers behind 101 hikes in San Diego County, the milestone I reached with the Hike of the ...

The area around the great city of San Francisco has more hiking spots than you can shake a West Coast sourdough at. Where else puts the stunning wildflowers of Northern California's largest state park ...