In Traveler magazine’s January/February issue, we present the best off-the-beaten-track experiences in California, including driving up the Pacific coast, shopping in Venice, exploring the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and finding spa bliss at Two Bunch Palms. Here we offer a Web-exclusive photo gallery to show off inspiring imagery of destinations featured in our special that you won’t see in the magazine—and to introduce you to our writers.

—By Heather Morgan

Heather Morgan is Traveler magazine’s online editor.