Staying in Carlsbad, California, is an excellent choice. It is conveniently located between San Diego and Los Angeles. It is ideal for anyone exploring beaches, national parks, history, and nature.

A bicyclist at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge in Taos. Taos is No. 4 on Travel Lemming's “150 best things to do around the USA." (Courtesy of Town of Taos) Three New Mexico destinations are being billed ...