Carmel-by-the-Sea seems too perfect to be real, like it was created for a fairy tale movie set. There are no street addresses in the one-square-mile village, and homes have names instead of numbers.

Twain Harte in Northern California offers a charming winter getaway with snow-covered landscapes and festive small-town charm ...

Twain Harte in Northern California offers a charming winter getaway with snow-covered landscapes and festive small-town charm ...

California’s coastline is full of towns that bring out the classic charm of seaside living. Whether you’re after quiet ...

Conservative voters in Northern California are alarmed that a ballot measure designed to diminish Republican representation could pass in November. Ranchers and farmers in the rural region fear ...

The Sacramento River provides year-round opportunities to catch striped bass, sturgeon, and salmon. Housing costs about 40% less than California’s average, making your retirement dollars stretch like ...

Just off California's northern coast, a charming Victorian village offers historic streets lined with painted shops, cozy ...

Check out Northern California's top-rated attractions - from vineyards to national parks - where natural beauty meets rich ...

From misty redwood forests to quiet seaside cliffs and golden deserts, some of California's hidden towns offer a unique sense ...

Discover which California beach towns locals feel have changed, losing the charm and laid-back vibe that made them special.

Long Beach, California, has beach vibes, world-class dining, and culture—making it one of Southern California’s most underrated coastal cities.

John Lauritsen is an Emmy award-winning reporter from Montevideo, Minn. He joined WCCO-TV in late-July of 2007. Two days after he started, the Interstate 35W bridge collapsed. In the United States, ...