Las Vegas to LA in 3 weeks, taking in lively cities, breathtaking hikes and gorgeous coastal towns. Here's my itinerary.

Each area of San Francisco has its own distinct feel, so here’s a quick guide on what you can find in each neighbourhood

We had three nights in San Francisco on our west coast road. Here's how to spend a couple of days in this diverse city.

There's so much to do in Yosemite Valley, I loved it here! Here's some top hiking routes if you've only got a couple of days.

Monterey is a lovely seaside town on the Californian coast, with a beautiful, rugged coastline and village-like pedestrianised areas.

On the Californian coast, with the Santa Ynez Mountains as a backdrop, Santa Barbara is perfect to enjoy a few days by the beach.

LA has a bit of everything - a large city with a beach on one side and great hikes further inland. Here's my top 10 recommendations for LA