7 Tips For Visiting Bixby Bridge (Big Sur’s Famous Coastal Bridge!)
*cue Big Little Lies intro music* The Big Sur Bixby Bridge is an iconic California Highway 1 stop. Whenever we road trip down to Big Sur we ALWAYS swing by…
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How To Find Calla Lily Valley in Big Sur (The Best Wild California Lilies!)
And there we were surrounded by hundreds of wild California lilies. The only sound was the babbling creek running through the valley, occasionally broken by the roar of a wave…
Mori Point Hike In Pacifica: Whale Watching, Stunning Coastlines & Beach Access
After a lot of winter rain, we had clear skies last night so we decided on a whim to knock off work a tad early and drive down to Pacifica…
Umbrella Alley: Where To Find The ‘Greetings From San Francisco’ Mural
As a local, I was always bummed we didn’t have an awesome Greetings from San Francisco mural as so many other cities do. Finally, in 2019, Maxfield Bala painted us…
How To Visit Sequoia National Park In the Winter + Huge Area Travel Guide!
We drove around a bend and BOOM – there was a stretch of road lined with sequoia trees covered in snow. Sunbeams were filtering through the branches and I gasped.…
You’ll Love This Dreamy Santa Cruz Glamping Tent (10 Minutes To The Beach!)
Looking for the best Bay Area glamping for a quick weekend getaway to nature? Well, I found it for you. Tucked away in the Santa Cruz mountains, surrounded by trees…
OMG I Found A Glass House Airbnb & It’s Magical
Yes – this is an all glass house Airbnb!! Mountain views through glass walls- CHECK. Midcentury modern hanging fireplace – CHECK. Awesome perks like a protector for Bridgerton marathons? CHECK.…
My New Hobby: Kayaking San Francisco Bay Area
If you follow me on Instagram you know that my newest hobby is kayaking in Sausalito. One positive thing that has come from the shit show that is 2020 was…
11 Fantastic Day Trips From Sacramento (Under 2 Hours!)
Wine tasting, hidden swimming holes, kayaking with sea lions, scenic hiking trails, historical towns… there’s so many fun weekend trips from Sacramento that are all under 2 hours away. Sacramento…
Grab Your Wine: These Are The 8 Best Napa Valley Airbnbs
Picture this: you just spent the day sipping on world-class cabernets at world glass wineries with your besties. Now you’re back at your stunning Airbnb in Napa Valley putting together…
Unique Santa Barbara Airbnbs & Bungalows For Your California Beach Vacation
Colorful cottages near the beach, luxury villas with pools and ocean views, cute tiny houses and even a (almost) invisible house – there are a few dang cool Airbnb in…