Former California Meth Capital Ranks Among Top Staycation Spots

June 9, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via New York Post

A former California city once known for meth is now landing on a best-staycation list just in time for summer. The ranking highlights how the city is being reframed as a local getaway rather than a cautionary tale. It adds to a growing travel trend of finding fresh experiences closer to home. The story points readers toward an unexpected destination with renewed appeal.

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