Named for the Spanish padres who established a network of missions along California's southern and central coasts, the Los Padres National Forest is the second-

Twenty favorite, easy-to-follow options for hiking in the Santa Barbara area, all within a short drive of town.

In an effort to connect proud residents and the 10 million visitors a year who visit Santa Barbara with the stunningly beautiful natural world nearby, hiking ex

Guide to 156 easy to moderately strenuous day hikes around San Luis Obispo County, ranging from bluff trails along the Pacific coastline to creekside canyon wal

The Day Hike Books series includes 20 hiking guides for the western United States and Hawaii.