These 13 California destinations are splendid in the fall

California’s long hot summer is winding down, and the Los Angeles Times highlights 13 destinations for an autumn trip—aimed at more changing leaves and less traffic. The list ranges from deserts to the coast, with a couple of mountain stops, and includes offbeat local stops whose names reference Tin Towns and even a “Skunk Train,” plus caves like Bear Gulch. The article spotlights Borrego Springs in San Diego County, with Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and events such as Borrego Days (Oct. 17–18) and a Farmers Market (Nov. 6). It also covers Cambria’s Moonstone Beach and Carmel’s Ocean Avenue, noting higher prices.