Santa Cruz didn’t want a boardwalk, for fear it would become low-life amusements, of freak shows, gambling and brothels. But ...

Check out a new area and check into a California hotel to remember. Enhance your stay by booking a room with a view.

When the Chronicle’s data team looked at 1.6 million AllTrails.com reviews to find the Bay Area’s best shorter, more accessible hikes — 5 miles or less, rated easy and moderate — Lands End Trail came ...

San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf is about to receive a $10 million facelift to draw visitors back to the area.