The 10 Best Ghost Towns in California: Boom, Bust and a Lotta Dust
Get inspired to learn about California’s gold rush and mining history by visiting these 10 best ghost towns in California. Learn what made them boom and then bust.
Explore more of Southern California! We’ve got epic beaches, lovely coastal drives and fantastic national parks.
Start with the epic drive down the Pacific Coast Highway from SF to LA. Or take the slow road on a CA scenic drive, like the Palm to Pines highway near Palm Springs.
Then explore national parks with our Joshua Tree and Death Valley visitor guides.
And explore some of SoCal’s quirky corners with Chicano Park murals, artsy downtown Joshua Tree, Slab City and the East Jesus art installation.
Get inspired to learn about California’s gold rush and mining history by visiting these 10 best ghost towns in California. Learn what made them boom and then bust.
Learn why California street art culture is so hot right now and find 10 cool towns, cities and offbeat spots for exploring it. Get links to specific guides and mural maps.
These cool things to do in Joshua Tree, California will help you find the town’s artistic side. Get a full guide for what to see and how to find it.
Go boho with this guide to 10 groovy hippie towns in California. Figure out where to go for an artsy, counter-culture weekend getaway.
This guide for how to do Death Valley from Las Vegas will help you plan the most efficient route with 9 key stops at top spots in the park.
Rent one of these cool Joshua Tree glamping spots for a magical stay in the desert. Find retro airstreams, romantic tents and funky trailers with fab views.
Know before you go with these 10 fun Death Valley National Park facts.
Your complete list of California State Parks, sorted by region and county with park planning tips and resources.
Rent one of these cute and quirky Joshua Tree cabins for a magical stay in the desert. Find rustic historic cabins, yurts, a-frames and geodesic domes with fab views.
Know before you go with these 10 fun Joshua Tree National Park facts.
Slab City California is an off the grid community with a gritty determined streak. Learn more about the people who live there and how to explore it.
Use this Death Valley itinerary to see the best of the park. This guide offers a highlights tour with detailed advice and practical travel tips.