CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COAST | HOTEL REVIEW

Indulge in quiet luxury at Big Sur's Post Ranch Inn

10:32 AM PDT, May 30, 2008 , By Valli Herman

At the Big Sur hotel, guests are treated to serene surroundings, charming rooms and high-end green luxury.

TELL US WHERE TO GO

'Roughing it' at Ft. Hunter Liggett in Monterey County

06:06 PM PDT, August 12, 2008 , By Jane Engle

A weekend at an Army post in Central California involves a Hearst 'castle' and an early Spanish mission. Snakes and dud shells: no extra charge.

BIG SUR FIRES | WILDLIFE

Condors also at risk from Big Sur fires

09:27 AM PDT, July 08, 2008 , By Steve Chawkins

There are 43 of the birds in the Big Sur area, and those who manage them can't get into the area to see how they are faring.

TRAVEL NEWS

'Critical day' for growing Goleta fire; Big Sur blaze only 5% contained

05:28 PM PDT, July 05, 2008 , By Tami Abdollah

Overnight 'sundowner' winds gusting to 50 mph fed the Santa Barbara County wildfire. Across the state, about 300 fires are still burning, but hotter weather is forecast.

TRAVEL NEWS & TIPS

Firefighters mass to protect Big Sur

12:04 PM PDT, June 27, 2008 , By Eric Bailey and Cara Mia DiMassa

A growing wildfire near Pfeiffer Burns State Park threatens the historic and picturesque getaway. Northern California braces for more lightning strikes that have already sparked nearly 1,100 blazes.

CALENDAR

Calendar: Events from June through October 2008

06:01 PM PDT, June 03, 2008 , By Amy Hubbard

CALIFORNIA

California hotels, restaurants go local for ingredients, spa products

12:07 PM PDT, May 08, 2008 , By Nora Zelevansky

RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL

California resorts embrace local crafts and ingredients

12:05 PM PDT, May 08, 2008 , By Nora Zelevansky

California's chic-est resorts, spas and eateries are integrating local ingredients into their decor, amenities and menus.

WEEKEND GETAWAYS | CENTRAL COAST

California whale-watching spots, no boats required

04:03 PM PST, January 11, 2008 , By Hugo Martín

Don't have sea legs? Landlubber hot spots up and down the Southern California coast for spotting whale spouts.

COASTAL CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

Land deals mean more access to San Simeon

12:36 PM PST, December 27, 2007 , By Christopher Reynolds