Filoli Gardens: Escape To Bridgerton In This Fairytale Estate Near San Francisco
No matter the season, whenever I step into the gardens of Filoli, I feel like I’m instantly whisked back in time to a Victorian countryside estate. Or the set of…
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8 Tips For Soaking In Miracle Hot Springs (the BEST Kern River Hot Springs!)
It’s official – I’m a natural hot springs junkie. Miracle Hot Springs along the Kern River are special for a few reasons. There’s multiple tubs all with drastically different temperatures.…
OMG – You Can See The Golden Gate Bridge From This Campsite
We walked up to our campsite and my jaw dropped — you could see the Golden Gate Bridge poking between the trees, right behind where our tent would go. Getting…
I Found The Most Magical California Lupine Wildflowers For A Picnic
We stepped out onto the banks of Folsom Lake and I literally squealed with joy. As far as my eye could see was a super bloom of wild California Lupine,…
When To View Tulips At The Dutch Windmills in Golden Gate Park (+ History!)
No need to book tickets to Holland to see Dutch Windmills surrounded by hundreds of colorful tulips. They’re right here in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park! The first time I…
17 Palm Springs Outfits: What To Pack For A Trip To Palm Springs
Whenever I plan a trip to Palm Springs I always end up stuffing my suitcase to the brim. There’s something about all those colorful doors, whimsical hotels, palm trees and…
Where To Find Wisteria In San Francisco
*In Desperate Housewives voice* Meanwhile on Wisteria Lane, Kara walks around Potrero Hill for an hour looking for the blooming Wisteria she found on Instagram and by the 4th or…
Skull Rock in Joshua Tree: The Coolest Rock In California
Yes – that is a natural rock shaped like a skull. No photoshopping here, Skull Rock in Joshua Tree National Park California really does look like a giant face!! On…
What To Do in Pismo Beach This Weekend: Dunes, Seafood, Beaches & More!
Sand dunes as far as the eye can see. Airstreams on the pier, sea caves, colorful flowers, epic sunsets and even more epic seafood — Pismo Beach is an underrated…
How To Find Magic Carpet Pink Flowers At Montara State Beach
For years I’ve trekked down the Pacific Coast Highway and I always spotted blooming pink flowers on the bluffs of Montara Beach. But it wasn’t until this spring that I…
4 Reasons You Need To Visit Morro Rock Beach At Sunrise
It was 6:05am and we were racing against time to make it to Morro Rock Beach for sunrise. Hotel coffee in hand and sleepiness in our eyes, we drove past…