Barbara Steinberg is a freelance travel writer and omni-local. Recognized as a California travel authority, she’s been exploring and writing about the Golden State for more than 30 years. She is everywhere you want to be in California – off road and on, urban and rural, 5-star resorts and hidden hot springs, gourmet or dive, but never happier than when she's exploring back roads.

Barbara has been a member of California Watchable Wildlife for more than 35 years and serves as their Outreach Coordinator representing the organization at wildlife and nature festivals throughout the state. She is also a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of California and California Roundtable on Recreation Parks and Tourism, and Subaru Ambassador. 

She graduated cum laude from California State University, Sacramento with a BA in Communications Studies.