The California wildflower super bloom following the torrential season of La Nina rains. One of the most spectacular California spectacles of the year, possibly the decade. One of those experiences you must experience in all its other-worldly glory, take in the sights and smells at this incredible national landmark, the Carrizo Plains National Monument.
Read MoreLiving in the Happiest Town in the U.S.
And there are no secrets on living for the day or feeling limitless.
Read MoreThe Big Sur - A Comprehensive Guide
The Californist comprehensive guide to what's great about Big Sur. Places to stop, camp, view and hang. The chillest of the chill.
Read MoreA California Species
A discussion on California's legacy of putting industry before our environment. How one fish is among a long heritage of sacrificing species in the name of mismanagement.
Read MoreCalifornia Documentaries
Some of our favorite California documentaries, films that inspire us to think bigger, explore nature and find our inner John Muir.
Read MoreCalifornia's Most Interesting and Accessible Caves
This adventure leads us to explore our favorite California's most interesting caves. Places you can check out and explore. Experience true absolute darkness and discover fascinating cave dwelling creatures.
Read MoreCalifornia Skeletons: Ghost Towns, Modern and Historical
California has, literally hundreds of ghost towns, all found in different places along the spectrum. Some bear the former self, others a stack of rocks or, perhaps more disenchanting, nothing whatsoever.
Read MoreHo for California! Historic Trails
The National Historic Trail system is an enduring legacy chronicling the great American journeys and expiditions. There are only a handful of National Historic Trails and fewer still in California. Let's take a look at this noble idea and explore the California National Historic Trails.
Read MoreThe Petal Season
We are now in that rare gorgeous window where the California hills become iridescent with color. Get ready for a trip to Figueroa Mountain and other favorite locations for viewing California blooms in a colorful resource for fans of the definitive springtime California landscape.
Read MoreThe Most Interesting Non-Golden Gate California Bridges
We've tracked down and catalogued our favorite California bridges; including suspension, covered, truss and trestle bridges. Any especially fascinating bridges or stories related to are included in the survey.
Read MoreWhat's Up With All the California Eucalyptus?
Every Californian knows about the thousands of eucalyptus trees throughout the state (especially Southern regions). Let's discuss the absurd origins and costs associated with introducing a poisoning invasive species into the state ecosystems. Let's talk about bad ideas.
Read MoreRoad Trip: The Grand Californian Tree Tour
In this edition, we tour and discuss The Grand Tree Tour. Here we'll visit the tallest, the most massive and the oldest trees on earth, all located, of course, in our California backyard.
Read MoreRites of Passage: California's Most Iconic & Famous Drives
The most important, famous and iconic drives for any Californian. Rites of Passage.
Read MoreThe Californist Does it on the Beach
The beach lovers piece. The Californist looks at local and favored California beach friendly items for your beach going adventures. We love these beach bags, boardshorts, sunscreens and beach entertainment designs.
Read MoreFeet in the Sand: Best Places to Camp on California Beaches
So you want to pitch your tent next to the crashing waves. It's tough to find these days, but the Californist has put together a list of places that will let you pitch a tent next to the beach.
Locations in the following areas:
Southern California
Central Coast
Northern California
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