What to expect and what not to miss on a driving tour of the central Oregon coast.

Apr 21, 2008 - James Hutchinson

Seaside views, pristine fairways, wildlife viewing and challenging holes offer a variety of golf options on a visit to the Central Coast region of California.

Jul 6, 2009 - Kathryn Hedderig

.Hike redwood forests, sun on the beach, ride a roller coaster, learn about sailing ships, search tide pools, and walk a storybook village, all in a 3-day weekend.

Mar 30, 2009 - Judith Wylie

The Santa Barbara Mission is a museum of early Spanish and Chumash Indian life that remains an active church.

Feb 27, 2011 - Helga George

Nojoqui Falls County Park is a hidden gem of a bird watching site on California's Central Coast near Solvang.

Apr 28, 2010 - Rory Bratcher

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a treasure chest filled with gems guaranteed to satisfy the person looking for variance in luxury living.

Feb 28, 2010 - Carla Iacovetti

Just south of the north Oregon coast's most crowded and glittery tourist towns lies a stretch of coastline dotted with quiet beaches and picturesque fishing towns.

Jul 3, 2008 - Linda McDonnell

Over 80 miles in length, the Lost Coast Trail, traverses the last of California's Coastal Wilderness. But from trail head, Punta Gorda Lighthouse is only five miles away.

Jun 18, 2008 - James Barnett

The Moon Handbooks Guide to Santa Barbara also takes in Ventura, Ojai, Cambria, San Simeon, Hearst Castle, Paso Robles, and Santa Barbara Wine Country.

Jan 10, 2011 - Donna Dailey

Homeland Security and the Office of Detention and Removal use global positioning systems to track more than 2000 vehicles around San Luis Obispo County.

Jun 27, 2010 - Brie Lindeboom

A natural shoreline lake like Oso Flaco Lake near Guadalupe, California, offers habitat variety for easy bird watching opportunities.

Apr 28, 2010 - Rory Bratcher

The California coast is one of the state's best attractions. The Lonely Planet guide covers Disneyland, Pacific Coast Highway, Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego.

Feb 14, 2008 - Donna Dailey

Along the Pacific Ocean coastline west of San Francisco runs curvy California Highway One, heading south from the harbor town of Half Moon Bay.

Feb 12, 2010 - Karen Misuraca

Edna Valley in California's Central Coast wine region offers top rated wineries with tasting rooms, antique shopping and a trip through nostalgic vineyard scenery.

Dec 8, 2008 - Kathryn Hedderig

These sites offer premier guided viewing of tidepools filled with anemones, starfish, sea urchins, tiny crabs and other intertidal life.

Jun 29, 2009 - Linda McDonnell

There are many haunted lighthouses, keepers' houses and grounds in the US. Read selected stories about "sweet sixteen" of them and their ghosts.

Nov 5, 2011 - Jill Stefko

Walk along the beach, watch wildlife and relax in cozy oceanside accommodation at Pelican Cove Inn on California's Central Coast, just outside the rustic town of Cambria.

May 21, 2009 - Donna Dailey

Words and pictures show 24 driving tours along the north, central and southern Pacific coastlines and inland to picturesque valleys and peaceful towns.

Mar 27, 2011 - Donna Dailey

Looking for some paranormal tours or haunted places to stay while visiting California? There are lots of real hauntings throughout the state to pick from.

Jun 29, 2010 - Janis Masyk-Jackson

Travelers to the Shaver Lake, California area can find a variety of outdoor activities to provide non-stop entertainment in Central California.

Jun 22, 2010 - Renee Holmes