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If your only experience with Californian wine is Napa or Sonoma, it's high time you meet the wines of Santa Barbara. Located in the Golden State's Central Coast, Santa Barbara's wine country is one of the most exciting in California. When you're ready to head down to the “American Riviera” be sure to check out these wineries and tasting rooms.

Class Acts is Knockaround's ongoing campaign that aims to donate money, resources, and art supplies to local, underfunded elementary schools. Every year we visit 4th and 5th-grade students to talk about the importance of art and then give them an opportunity to design their own special pair of sunglasses.

Not only is San Diego America’s Finest City, it’s also one of the country’s fittest cities, according to the annual ACSM American Fitness Index Ranking. With this reputation for healthy living, it’s not surprising there are many vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants in San Diego—and many great ones at that. Here are 16 of San Diego’s best vegan spots.

Whether you’re the next Michael Phelps or more of the “nap in a lounge chair” type, there’s something supremely relaxing and refreshing about cool blue water, hot sun, a good book, and a cold drink. If you’re looking for some next-level pool vibes to kick your summer into high gear, we’ve got you covered. Grab your bathing suit, towel, and sunglasses—we’re going on a tour of eight incredible pools around the world!

It’s that time of year again when the NBA Playoffs are picking up speed and for most people that lived through the 1990s, you begin to reminisce about the moments that cemented Michael Jordan into the record books. It’s nothing against the present day NBA stars. Stephen Curry, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, and many others are all future Hall of Famers. There was just something incredibly special about Michael Jordan.

The best way to beat the heat, and to really get the party started so that it lasts long into the warm summer night is, of course, cocktails! Here are some recipes for easy summer drinks that’ll keep you and your friends cool, as well as infuse your backyard BBQ party with libations that are fresh, fruity, fizzy, and fun.

Whether you’re looking forward to a quick weekend getaway or a cross-country odyssey, you’ll want to make sure you’ve packed all the essentials before you climb into the car. From innovative apps that take the stress out of travel to the latest car camping gear, here’s our checklist for guaranteed road trip success.

Looking for a way to push your limits and explore new places? We’ve got three words of advice: take a hike! Incredible hiking trails crisscross the entire United States, and we’ve rounded up five of the most challenging—and rewarding—routes for experienced hikers to tackle this summer and beyond. Read on to find your perfect hike, then lace up your boots for a new adventure.

Located at the southeastern tip of Mexico, the beautiful Yucatan Peninsula is hugged by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Caribbean to the east. This 200-mile-wide peninsula has 700 miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO World Heritage sites, breathtaking geological formations, colorful towns, and much more. Here are several reasons to get yourself to Yucatan now.