OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE | SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

Mountain biking, hiking at the Bay Area's Mt. Tamalpais

06:49 PM PDT, April 15, 2008 , By Hugo Martín

A Marin County destination popular with adrenaline chasers, Mt. Tam is best observed on foot.

TRAVEL NEWS | AIRFARE TIPS

Taking a different route for a cheap airfare

09:39 AM PDT, May 13, 2008 , By Peter Pae

Bargain hunters say deals still abound -- they just may take some clicking in unexpected places.

FAMILY + KIDS | WEEKEND GETAWAYS

Way cool: Death Valley National Park charms families

02:56 PM PDT, May 12, 2008 , By Los Angeles Times Staff Writers

Ghost towns, sand dunes and bizarre attractions are found a few hours outside of Los Angeles.

TRAVEL NEWS | FAMILY + KIDS | ROAD TRIPS

Kids' books to take along or read before hitting the road

11:33 AM PDT, May 12, 2008 , From the Associated Press

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.

THE $189 DEAL | DEAL OF THE WEEK

Free rides at the Sheraton Delfina Santa Monica

06:22 PM PDT, May 06, 2008 , By Rosemary McClure

The hotel is offering a special that combines an overnight stay with an unlimited one-day pass for rides at Santa Monica Pier.

HOTEL REVIEW | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

San Diego's Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina

06:21 PM PDT, May 06, 2008 , By Valli Herman

The closest hotel to SeaWorld has not yet learned the true meaning of family fun.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST | CHEAP TRIPS

A budget trip to the progressive city of Portland, Oregon

03:11 PM PDT, May 06, 2008 , By Stephanie Shapiro

OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE

Ski, hike and surf: It's all in a California day

10:34 AM PDT, May 02, 2008 , By Tami Abdollah