Whale watching in California can be spectacular. These are the best spots across the coast

Grays endure an epic roundtrip journey of 10,000 miles or more, and California holds a prime seat through May. Along with ...

King tides at Asilomar State Beach through Feb. 2; visitors urged to protect tide pools

King tides at Asilomar State Beach through Feb. 2; visitors urged to protect tide pools ...
The Monterey County Herald

Super Bowl recipe: Julia Child’s fave black bean chili from Mendocino’s Cafe Beaujolais

Julia Child was said to have ordered this homey vegetarian dish in the 1980s, helping put the restaurant on the map.
New Times San Luis Obispo

Highway 1 reopens ahead of schedule, but economic damage lingers in coastal communities

Highway 1 is the kind of road that makes people plan vacations around a single line on a map. The portion of the coastal route between Monterey and San Luis Obispo is built into the landscape, a ...

Endangered missing advisory issued for man last seen in Salinas

Endangered missing advisory issued for man last seen in SalinasThe California Highway Patrol has issued an endangered missing ...

Where to find the best winter wildlife watching in the U.S.

Some species are at their most active in winter, whether they’re flying, feeding, or mating. From elephant seals in ...