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…
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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.
Best Sonoma Apple Picking: 5 Apple Orchards With U-Pick + Area Guide
There’s something about reaching up into a tree, grabbing hold of an apple and yanking it down, followed by a large juicy bite that I love. When the weather is…
Places In San Francisco That Look Like Other Countries
Back in 2018, Robin and I were walking around Stow Lake, our favorite part of Golden Gate Park. In one area there’s a waterfall and around the corner, a Chinese…
San Francisco Travel Guide: 30+ Fantastic Things To Do In SF (According To A Local)
This is my love letter to San Francisco. To all the colorful houses dotting the hills, the boba, the art of brunching, Sunday picnics in the park with people I…
Fall Asleep To Bay Views At Fairmont San Francisco (Hotel Review + Photos)
I think I gasped when I walked into our room and saw the view. I live in San Francisco and knew the Fairmont Hotel would have good views when I…
Swim In A Cave! Exactly How To Find Natural Bridges Sonora Swimming Hole
Somewhere deep in the mountains is a large cavern with a deep stream cutting through it. On a hot summer day, it’s a wickedly cool (literally and figurately) place to…
20 Unique Things To Do In San Luis Obispo: Your Complete City Guide To SLO
San Luis Obispo is everything you want from a small town on the California coast. Seasonal menus with local ingredients, tons of wine, endless outdoor recreation and even some bizarre…
Exactly How To Find The Cal Poly Architecture Graveyard (A Playground of Design in SLO)
The Cal Poly Architecture Graveyard is a strange hodgepodge garden of experimental designs and it’s wickedly cool. During your next trip to San Luis Obispo County, set aside a couple…
12 Places With The Best Views Of The Golden Gate Bridge (According To A Local)
Boy, do I have a love affair with the Golden Gate Bridge. I love how at the top of almost any hill in San Francisco, you can see the towers…
My Retro Photoshoot At Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo
Seattle isn’t the only city with a huge bubble gum wall! The famous Bubble Gum Alley in San Luis Obispo is a must-see when you visit SLO. I was so…
How To Find A Hidden Rope Swing While Kayaking Avila Beach
We knew we’d find a lighthouse and wildflowers during our kayak paddle, but when I saw that rope swing overlooking San Luis Obispo County, I think I screamed a little…