California Now Podcast
Episodes
Family Travel, Idyllwild, Wild North Coast
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Golden State’s astonishing variety is on full display in this episode of the California Now Podcast. Travel + Leisure Editor in Chief Jacqui Gif...
Skiing and Snowboarding in California
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
California is known for its surf culture, certainly, but come wintertime, thrill-seekers look to the mountains to ride the slopes on skis, snowboards,...
Craft Spirits, California Cheese Trail, Asian Cuisine
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
California distillers have become pretty crafty with their spirits in the last few years. With award-winning distilleries now dotting the state, you'r...
LEGOLAND California, Pacific Crest Trail, Bay Area Boutiques
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of your dream job, does it involve playing with LEGO bricks? It certainly does for P.J. Catalano, who joins California Now Podcast host...
Emma Gannon, Gold Country, Haunted Sites
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Millennial-favorite Ctrl Alt Delete Podcast host Emma Gannon regales host Soterios Johnson with tales of her latest road trip down Highway One from Sa...
San Diego Zoo, Bishop, Mount Shasta
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Schwartz, spokesperson and ambassador for the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, shares his love of animals and a few pro-tips for visi...
Cowboy Culture, Highway One, Bikes and Hikes LA
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cattle rancher John Varian tells listeners how they can spend a couple days driving cattle in the Central Coast. The Food Network host Aida Mollenka...
California Surfing Day, Ryan Robinson, Glamping
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As the state’s official sport, surfing is integral to California culture. There’s never a bad time to catch a wave in the Golden State, but thanks...
California Wine Month
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of harvest season, this episode of California Now Podcast is dedicated to vintages and vineyards. Host Soterios Johnson learns the best...
Michelin Guide, Central Coast Road Trip, LGBTQ Travel
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Meet an anonymous Michelin inspector and learn how he helped anoint 90 California restaurants with coveted stars In an unprecedented move, California ...
Balboa Park, Wellness Travel, Wide Open Walls
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Soterios Johnson as he explores America’s largest urban cultural park: Balboa Park in sunny San Diego. Jennifer Davies, a Director of Cult...
Road Trip: Music to Wine on 99
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join California Now Podcast host Soterios Johnson on this special road trip edition as he drives along Highway 99 through the heart of the Central Val...
Road Trip: Searching for Stars
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the first-ever road trip edition of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson gets out of the studio and explores Southern California’s a...
Whale Watching, Dog-Friendly Travel, Ironstone Vineyards
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 20 of the California Now Podcast, we set off to sea with Patti Schick of Hornblower Cruises as she discusses whale watching with host Soter...
Spas, National Monuments, Mission San Juan Capistrano
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Forbes Travel Guide recently released its Star Awards Winners, and California spas landed at the top of the rankings. In episode 19, Amanda Frasier, E...
Sunnylands, Oysters, Free Activities
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 18 of the California Now Podcast begins in the epicenter of Mid-Century Modern design: Sunnylands. The center’s director, Janice Lyle, guide...
Butte County, Temecula, San Diego County
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Soterios Johnson as he gets to know a Northern California region that has shown incredible resilience: Butte County. This corner of the Shas...
Fascinating Road Trips
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our podcast guests often rave about one very special way to experience California: a classic road trip, where the destination and the journey are one ...
Culinary Greatest Hits
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve had so many fascinating food experts on the podcast that we decided to assemble a greatest hits album of sorts—a collection of tip-filled sn...
California Cuisine, Sonoma County, Yosemite
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hunter Lewis, editor in chief of Food & Wine magazine, explains what California cuisine is, how it took shape four decades ago, and where visitors c...
California Cuisine, Sonoma County, Yosemite
08 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hunter Lewis, editor in chief of Food & Wine magazine, explains what California cuisine is, how it took shape four decades ago, and where visitors c...
California Curiosities, Architecture, East Bay
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Atlas Obscura’s Dylan Thuras gives us a tour of strange sites that are perfect for families or anyone young at heart. Architecture expert Sam Lubell...
Solo Travel, L.A. Street Food, Olive Oil Tasting
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Rosenbloom, a New York Times travel writer, discusses the merits of solo travel. Eater L.A. senior editor Farley Elliott lists his five f...
Redwood Coast, Favorite Hotels, Sacramento Dining
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Bing explains why Lonely Planet named California’s Redwood Coast the top destination in the country. Next up, Travel + Leisure Editor in ...
Jonny Moseley, Orange County, Museum Hack
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We begin with a conversation with Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley and his new video series Wildest Dreams. The always-engaging Moseley shares insi...
Rock Climbing, Best Campgrounds, L.A. Shopping
23 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Jorgeson joins host Soterios Johnson for a breakdown of California’s best climbing—from pure beginner to expert-level adventures. Author Ann...
Anderson Valley, L.A. Music Venues, Family Travel
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Host Soterios Johnson and Travel + Leisure’s Nathan Lump take an audio road trip from Calistoga to the Mendocino Coast visiting friendly wineries, ...
Curtis Stone’s Culinary Tour, Lake Tahoe, Death Valley
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When Curtis Stone decided to showcase Central Coast wines at Maude, his 24-seat Beverly Hills hotspot, he knew he had to hit the road. Stone and his c...
Stargazing, Best Bike Routes, Mid-Century Modernism
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Mammana lives in Borrego Springs, an International Dark Sky Community located two hours east of San Diego that just happens to be one of the be...
San Francisco Dining, Channel Islands, Luxury Hotels
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when an intrepid food critic is asked to consume 13 Michelin stars worth of cuisine in the space of four days in San Francisco? Amanda Fr...
Atlas Obscura, Packing Tips, Wine
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode No. 2 of California Now kicks off with a conversation with Atlas Obscura co-founder Dylan Thuras, a man who specializes in surfacing curious a...
Big Sur, Waterfalls, Oakland
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Brown, PBS host of Samantha Brown’s Places to Love talks about the gorgeous views along Highway One and raves about the area’s iconic...