Despite my 40-plus years living in California, I have yet to tire of city romps and off-the-beaten-path adventures in the Golden State. Even as a younger person, I knew a good thing when I had it ...

Sunset in the town of Solvang, California.

The most familiar colors are white and cream (a light yellowish brown). Black, gray, and silver are also fairly common, but the palette of pearl colors extends to every hue. The main color, or ...