With a charm that extends far beyond California's most beautiful coastal towns and its bustling metropolitan areas, Southern California reveals hidden gems where small-town living meets affordability.

As every student of the Bible knows, you can learn a lot wandering the desert for 40 years. So, yes, (who am I to argue) I’ve learned a lot over my near-four decades navigating our sunny dunes. Still ...

California is jam-packed with fascinating ghost towns waiting to be explored, and this fascinating road trip takes in four of ...