While California ... break on the west coast, someone has tried to surf them. Kai Lenny, the son of California transplants, is one of those surfers who heard the waves call his name.

From low-key beaches to historical small towns to dynamic metropolises, you can stick to the East Coast for a weekend getaway or a bucket list adventure. U.S. News scoured popular vacation spots ...

Pair California's Central Coast with creative farm-to-table dining ... on the super-local food and arts scenes — I call them the ‘new Bohemians.’ We have more restaurants than ever before ...