California is one of America’s favorite beach destinations — and that’s being vague. From the tiptop near Oregon’s state line to as close as you can get to Mexico, there are jaw-dropping coastal getaways that have long made California a beach lover’s dream. But there’s a whole other side to the “Golden State” that won’t …

Each year, it seems every travel publication and their mother spin a globe and name off destinations wherever their finger lands, without any justification for their regurgitated listicle. Here at Travel Off Path, we’re truly a team of expert globetrotters. As such, we collectively put our heads together rather than “eeny, meeny, miny, moe” whatever …

If you’ve been to San Diego for a beach vacation, you likely know checking water conditions near the Mexico border is about as typical as starting your day with a coffee in hand. What’s not typical is feeling the need to check for hazards as far north as Cardiff, one of my favorite local seaside …

If you’ve been following the talking heads of mainstream news, then L.A. probably isn’t the most appealing destination right about now. Lucky for you, Southern California boasts far more than the glitz, glamour, and botox of Hollywood, with swank desert oases like Palm Springs, mountain hideaways like Big Bear, and delightful beach towns speckled throughout …