Mezger Family Zinnia Patch: A Pay-It-Forward Flower Field Near Woodland
The thermometer read 94 degrees as we rolled up to the Mezger Family Zinnia Patch outside Woodland, California. There were a few people in the flower field picking blooms and…
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RANKED: Our Favorite South Lake Tahoe Breweries (From Best To Worst)
We don’t ski or snowboard, so while our friends were hitting the slopes, my husband and I hit the South Lake Tahoe beer trail! A couple of summers later, we…
Inner Sunset: A Local’s Neighborhood Guide (Best Restaurants, Bars, & Things To Do!)
I’ve been living in the Inner Sunset of San Francisco for over 5 years. This is my home and I have no idea why it’s taken me this long to…
Yankee Jim’s Swimming Hole: Must-Know Tips For This Sierra Foothills Gem
I’m low-key obsessed with visiting all the natural swimming holes and natural hot springs in California. Yankee Jim’s swimming hole is a super fun one. Where else can you swim…
10 Coolest San Francisco Airbnbs For An EPIC Weekend Getaway!
Rooftop decks with a view of Golden Gate Bridge in the distance. Funky boho apartments. Chic Victorians that merge history with modern amenities. San Francisco is perhaps the BEST city…
10 Very Best Things To Do In Auburn, California (Hikes, Swim Spots, Cafes & More!)
Auburn, California is one of my favorite little mountain towns in the state. It packs tons of charm and history, but this small town also delivers on modern upgrades like…
West Hollywood Photo Spots (With Addresses!) For Fun Instagram Photos
But First, Coffee. That Pink Wall. Rainbow murals. There are some pretty famous West Holly photo spots, but this trendy, Instagram-worthy neighborhood has plenty of other gems worthy of a…
8 Essential Things To Know Before Planning A Trip To Napa Valley
Planning a Napa Valley trip? This post is for you! (Updated 2021!) I live down in San Francisco and am lucky enough to get to visit Napa Valley many times…
My Favorite St. Helena Wineries + Weekend Travel Guide
If you love wine and you love food, St. Helena is THE town in Napa Valley to visit. Just make sure to pack stretchy clothing! Some of my FAVORITE Napa…
Las Alcobas Hotel: Wake Up Next To Vineyards In Napa Valley
The first thing I did when we walked into our room was gasp out loud at the floor to ceiling glass doors overlooking a vineyard. I’ve been all over Napa…
A Whimsical Off-The-Grid Water Tower Airbnb in Mendocino County
Robin and I didn’t really travel at all in the month of January, and for the first half of February. As travel bloggers we found ourselves zipping all over the…