Farley Elliott

From roadside fruit stands to iconic fast food landmarks, Farley Elliott maps out the must-eat stops that define California’s rich highway food culture.

Discover 5 whimsical roadside stops across California—from secret passages to unexpected public art.

Explore our 10 regional guides to the best of hidden California, from the quirky North Coast to sun-soaked San Diego.

The laid-back surfer life meets the by-the-book military life, yet somehow it all works together in harmony.

Forget the glitter-and-asphalt clichés: the nation’s most populated county is full of unexpected delights.

The good life endures in the remote desert, despite some of the hottest temperatures ever recorded.

Journey into our prehistoric past—and hike to one of the oldest living things on the planet.

From cold slopes to hot springs, one of the world’s most spectacular ranges is a land of contrasts.

Beyond the farms that feed the country, you’ll find a diverse landscape of communities rich in history.

Dense forests, plush vineyards, and, oh, that stretch of Highway 1, which offers postcard-perfect vistas.

It’s become synonymous with tech innovation, but food, art, and all that water are what define the Bay.

Centuries-old towns and hidden mines survive to prove it: this is where the state’s boom began.

The remote northern coastline is a foggy, funky place, filled with art and oddities and enchanting open land.