8 Hidden Gems for Your Next California Weekend Getaway

Millions of tourists visit California every year, and while San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are well-known highlights for many travelers, for those in the know, the Golden State offers an abundance of unique opportunities. Eight underrated destinations were recently highlighted by a World Atlas report, and The Epoch Times stopped by seven of the locations to talk with visitors and locals about what makes the towns so unique. From coastal villages to beach towns, wine country getaways, and desert oases, California has much to offer travelers willing to venture off the main highways. Mendocino Northern California’s Mendocino Village, with a population of 731, is a well-kept secret beloved by residents and tourists alike. An artists’ community perched above the ocean—about 170 miles north of San Francisco—Mendocino steered clear of corporate influence....