Destinations

Whether you’re looking to turn up the romance with an extended Valentine’s Day weekend or get out of town with your best friends, travel expert Elycia Rubin joins California Live’s Danielle Nottingham to share five terrific trip ideas ahead of the long Presidents’ Day weekend.

California Live’s Vicki Johnson visits Captains Anchorage in Big Bear to taste their popular dishes and seek out their resident ghost who has been known to move and break things in the middle of the night.

California Live’s Blanche Shaheen discovers paranormal activity at Sam’s Castle in Pacifica. The 115-year-old estate, open to the public for spooky tours, was built to look like a traditional European castle. 

California Live’s thrill-seeking correspondent Jobeth Devera visits the Claremont Club & Spa in Berkeley for a ghost-hunting tour. The historic property has reported stories of paranormal activity that just make you want to hide under the covers.

California Live’s Amber Pfister gets insider travel tips on breathtaking Golden State hotspots that won’t break the bank, from lifestyle expert & travel journalist Elycia Rubin.

Four unique golf courses anyone can play

California Live’s Amber Pfister and Chef Jamie Gwen continue their culinary crawl tasting authentic Spanish cuisine at Vaca in Costa Mesa.

California Live’s Amber Pfister and Chef Jamie Gwen continue their culinary crawl in the O.C. visiting Bloom, an American Bistro set in a historic building with a unique, delicious menu.

California Live’s Amber Pfister and Jamie Gwen continue their culinary tour down in Newport Beach at Circle Hook Fish Co, enjoying views overlooking the harbor and a fresh selection of seafood caught daily by the owner!

California Live’s Blanche Shaheen takes us inside Sam’s Castle built in 1908. The Pacifica landmark has a colorful past and is open to the public so you can go on your own royal adventure.

California Live’s Paul Costabile takes you on a tour of the new pop-up exhibit celebrating Taylor Swift’s history-making six sold-out SoFi Stadium shows.

California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen visits the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa to learn more about how it is a historic landmark and to find out about the revered hot springs.