Moving to California? Top 15 Pros & Cons Of Living In California According To A Local
Back in 2014 when my husband and I decided we were moving to California that fall, I had a LOT of friends have a similar reaction. Their eyes got big,…
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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.
12 Sonoma Coast Road Trip Stops On Hwy 1: Hidden Gems, Cute Towns & Best Eats
I’ve driven up and down the Sonoma Coast portion of Hwy 1 countless times but it never ceases to take my breath away. Each bend of the curve that turns…
12 Charming Things To Do In Calistoga (+ Huge Area Guide)
Calistoga has always stolen my heart. Sitting at the very top of Napa Valley, Calistoga absolutely has corners of the grand luxury that Napa is known for, but at the…
I Visited Princess Diaries Filming Locations In San Francisco (Addresses & Photos!)
“I love your eyebrows. We’ll call them Frida and Kahlo.” As a San Franciscan, and a full-fledged nerd who has been known to do things like hunt down all The…
Napa Valley Honeymoon Ideas For All Budgets (Best Hotels, Wineries & More Tips!)
Rolling vineyards, sunrise hot air balloon rides, luxury resorts, world-class wine and restaurants… a honeymoon in Napa Valley sounds pretty perfect. In fact, if we didn’t live next door to…
25 Best Yosemite Photo Spots For Creative Instagram Pictures + Map!
Yosemite National Park is the prettiest of all the national parks and I’ll fight you on that. Maybe I’m biased since I live in San Francisco and make the 3.5…
Guide To Yosemite In The Fall & Early Winter: Top Hikes, Fall Colors & More!
Yosemite National Park is one of my most favorite places on the planet. It’s also a lot of other people’s favorite places on the planet which means come summertime, it…
Dogs, S’mores & Mountain Vibes: Inside Coachman Hotel at Lake Tahoe
We rolled up to The Coachman Hotel just a little bit before 10pm – it was a long drive out of San Francisco so by the time we made it…
Inside This Charming Farmhouse Sonora Airbnb (Farm Tours, Cats & More!)
The girls and I were setting up dinner of local takeout and wine on the table behind our Sonora Airbnb. It’s next door to the family’s garden, which glows from…
Harry Potter in San Francisco: Where To Find A Chamber Of Secrets Door
After all this time, it turns out the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets isn’t in a castle bathroom but instead on a street in San Francisco. That’s right –…
Hotel Indio San Diego: Watch Baseball & Fireworks From Your Bed!
I was sitting on our bed wrapped up in blankets while watching the Padres game. Not on TV, but actually watching the game unfold on-field out our hotel window. They…