Any visit to Carmel should include the 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach, where golf courses, the towering Lone Cypress tree, and the scenic overlook where you can spot seals at Fanshell Beach await. At Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, a rich marine habitat and trails through dense groves await.

Under crystal clear skies, three years to the day after the first of a series of landslides cut off access to the full Big Sur coast, the California's iconic Highway 1 finally fully reopened on Wednesday.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Big Sur’s South Coast highway closure creates a rare window of solitude: empty beaches, dramatic cliffs and nearly empty trails for six months. Local businesses remain ...

From the rolling hills of Santa Barbara wine country to the winding mountain roads in Big Bear, these road trips offer a summer escape without the plane ticket. Given its diverse terrain, iconic freeways and stunning landscapes, Southern California is a ...

A closed 90-mile stretch of Highway 1 between Carmel and Cambria that cut off access to Big Sur is now fully open. Scott Rates reports.