The job of an artist is to lead by inspiration—to see the invisible, to imagine the impossible. As part of its history, culture and community, Marin County nurtures this sentiment on several fronts. Throughout May, visitors to Marin County can experience the inspiring inertia that continue...

Just because you might never get a shot at walk down the red carpet or an invitation to the Oscars doesn’t mean you can’t, on occasion, act like a celebrity. Or indulge your silver screen dreams with a stay at one of those California hotels well-known over the years for their celebrity...

You may have heard that California has a nice climate. Some might say enviable. And while it’s true that cities such as San Diego average a balmy 70 degrees over the course of the year, it’s not all sunshine and sandy beach. The flip side? Perfect powder, of the sort that blankets inla...

Sophisticated San Francisco, California, just might have it all (except real estate to spare). It’s big, but not too big, it has pretty parks, it’s home to a mix of conservative suits and well, not so conservative sorts and collectively, boasts a thriving cultural scene that alone would justify the ...

As befits the nation’s eight-largest city, San Diego, California is packed with things to see and do, both man-made and otherwise. Blessed with an agreeable year-round climate, a brief introductory tour of the area should make it clear why so many people are drawn to these parts permanently. And wh...

You might be surprised at how many people go to Los Angeles, California and don’t actually go to Los Angeles. Sure, they visit Venice Beach and Santa Monica and Hollywood. But downtown L.A.? Not so much. There are a number of pretty good reasons, including a Lakers game at the Staples Center, why do...

Let’s say you’re plotting the perfect California vacation. And sure, every vacation comes with its share of highs and lows but in California, there’s good cause to get in more than your fair share with an itinerary that includes heart-stopping rides on some of the nation’s ...

Strictly by the numbers, it isn’t always really always peak season in Yosemite National Park. But as one of the country’s busiest national parks, you’ll find that even the slower winter months there’s a steady stream of traffic through this very pretty place. It’s safe to assume that you’ll need res...

For serious ski slope square footage at a winter vacation destination that’s decidedly not serious, Lake Tahoe is it. Boasting seven major ski resorts (as well as a handful of smaller ski areas) and surprisingly affordable, there’s good reason that seasonal powder makes Lake Tahoe a winter household...

Okay, so there’s really no such thing as a safe bet - if there were, it wouldn’t be gambling. But you are most assuredly in luck if you’re betting on there being plenty of ways to win or lose a fortune but a poker chip’s toss from the shores of alpine Lake Tahoe, California. Edged by California to ...