I love LA, but I didn’t always. It just didn’t feel like a city that was easy to know, the traffic alone can be daunting. I like walkable cities, cities…
California
Update (September 20, 2026): Highway 1 through Big Sur is open! There are scenic drives, and then there’s California’s Highway 1, a route so breathtaking it feels almost mythical. Miles…
A surf ecosystem is more than waves. Iconic surfing waves intersect with biodiversity hotspots that are critically important for marine conservation. As a conscious traveler and advocate for protecting…
Malibu is an iconic southern California destination, with miles of beautiful coastline, accessible beaches, and hiking in the canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains. You can enjoy a nice glass…
In 2004, the movie Sideways catapulted Pinot Noir into popularity and forever made Santa Barbara County on California’s central coast, synonymous with the red wine varietal. However, Pinot Noir was…





