Discover the captivating beauty of Carmel by the Sea through the lens of film photography, as we share our enchanting sunset experience and the magic captured on Explore California's blog.

A 4 day camping trip spent exploring May Lake, hiking Mount Hoffman and seeing Tuolumne Meadows.

What it’s like to stand on top of one of the most well known rock features in the world

The largest volcano dome in the world, reaching 10,457 feet at the end of a 5 mile hike.

The relaxed beach town with great views, hikes and shops.

The story of barely getting a campsite and hiking 16 miles the next day, finishing 1,000 feet above Half Dome.

A scenic destination in the Sierra Nevada Mountains full of outdoor activities

The isolated backpacker’s campsite just off of highway 120 on the edge of Yosemite Valley