California Archives - Whimsy Soul

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7 Reasons To Book A Night At Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles

Walking into Allegretto Resort Paso Robles felt like I was whisked away to Italy. The ceiling in the entryway is painted with murals, there are marble statues everywhere, archways leading…

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Tooth And Nail Winery: Inside This Medieval Dark Academia Castle in Paso Robles

And there I was, standing on the rooftop of this California castle winery twirling around in a glitter dress, sipping on a fantastic pinot noir wine and low-key hoping I’d…

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Noah Purifoy: Inside This Quirky Joshua Tree Desert Art Museum

A stack of toilet seats that looks like it’s about to fall over. Twisting metal sculptures, a pile of old TVs, wooden art masterpieces — the Noah Purifoy Desert Art…

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Just Inn: Escape Into The Paso Robles Countryside At This Winery Hotel

I woke up at sunrise and walked out onto our private patio at Just Inn — the air was cool, the sun was peaking out over the vineyards and a…

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Indian Canyons Palm Springs: Essential Hiking Tips For This Desert Oasis

Just a few miles outside the city of Palm Springs is a magical little oasis called Indian Canyons. This expansive park has hiking, canyons, rivers, waterfalls, horseback riding trails, huge…

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7 Must-Do Things To Do In Pioneertown (An Old West Town Near Joshua Tree!)

Way out in the desert past Joshua Tree is Pioneertown, an Old West Town that was built and used as a film set in the 1950’s. These days it’s no…

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San Diego Photo Spots: Top Instagram Worthy Murals, Cafes, Beaches & Hidden Gems!

While many think Los Angeles reigns Queen on most the instagramable city in Southern California, I’ve always thought San Diego is incredibly overlooked. Some of the best sunsets I’ve ever…

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22 Coolest Airbnbs in California For A Unique Weekend Getaway

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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Believe in Aliens? Put Giant Rock in Landers On Your Bucket List

Do you believe in aliens? Tucked in the middle of the desert near Landers, California is Giant Rock. Thought to be the largest freestanding boulder in the world at seven…

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