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California

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Whimsy Soul is a top California travel blog with in-depth guides and road trip ideas for California. From secret waterfalls in Northern California to wine tasting itineraries to the best boutique hotels in Southern California, Whimsy Soul has you covered so you can plan an epic California getaway.

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    10 Cozy Big Bear Airbnbs & Cabins With Hot Tubs, Fireplaces & Mountain Views

    • Kara
    • October 10, 2025
    When I need a little mountain magic, I pack up the car and head to Big Bear Lake, California. Just two hours from Los Angeles, it’s one of my favorite…
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      25 Things To Do In Joshua Tree With Map, Easy Hikes, Food, And Unique Stays

      • Kara
      • September 1, 2025
      If you’ve been around here long, you know I have a soft spot for the desert. Joshua Tree National Park is where two deserts meet, quirky art pops up in…
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        Driving the Avenue of the Giants Best Stops, Hidden Gems, and Camping Tips

        • Kara
        • August 28, 2025
        I finally checked a huge Northern California bucket list item off my travel wish list: the Avenue of the Giants. This 31-mile scenic drive through Humboldt Redwoods State Park is…
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          California Fall Colors: 18 Stunning Places To Visit This Autumn For Foliage

          • Kara
          • August 26, 2025
          To say I love fall is an understatement. I’m a basic fall betch who breaks out the sweaters and PSL the second September first rolls around. And, every year I…
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            26+ Coolest Airbnbs in California For A Unique Weekend Getaway

            • Kara
            • August 23, 2025
            Treehouses in vineyards, domes you can stargaze from, outdoor soaking tubs, whimsical decor, towers in the middle of Redwoods…. Dang, California really does Airbnbs & VRBOs right. As a teenager,…
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              Glamping California 19 Super Cool Glamping Airbnbs, Yurts, Huts, Tents & More!

              • Kara
              • July 23, 2025
              If you’ve been around here long, you know I’m a country girl at heart. So whenever I get the chance to trade the city noise of San Francisco for birdsong,…
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                15 Magical Things to Do in Guerneville, California (From Wine Tasting to River Floats)

                • Kara
                • July 21, 2025
                It was that first evening in Guerneville when I stepped outside our restaurant to snap a photo of the sunset. A Sister of Perpetual Indulgence, dressed in full drag, walked…
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                  Ultimate Yountville Itinerary: 3 Perfect Days in Napa Valley’s Most Walkable Town

                  • Kara
                  • June 25, 2025
                  Walk, sip, spa, repeat. Yountville truly does it all. This charming town in the heart of Napa Valley wine country is the ultimate luxury escape. Honestly, I’m convinced there’s no better…
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                    11 Wonderful Livermore Wine Tasting Spots To Visit This Weekend

                    • Kara
                    • June 18, 2025
                    Sonoma and Napa Valley are obviously the famous wine regions in California, but Livermore Valley wine country is producing some really wonderful wine. If you’re looking for a super relaxed…
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                      57+ Best San Francisco Photo Spots (From a Local Who’s Lived Here 11 Years)

                      • Kara
                      • May 31, 2025
                      I’ve lived in San Francisco for over nine years and I’m still finding new photo-worthy places all the time. This city may only be 7×7 miles, but it packs a…
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                        18 Unforgettable Things to Do in Lake Tahoe in Summer (South & North Lake Guide)

                        • Kara
                        • May 30, 2025
                        Visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer is pure paradise. The air smells like pine, sunscreen, and campfire smoke. The sunsets over the lake look like cotton candy. It’s a full-sensory…
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