Top Palm Springs Instagram Spots (Addresses + Photos!)
And suddenly, you drive from brown desert landscapes to a colorful oasis with rainbow building palm trees and flowers. Welcome to Palm Springs, the most Instagramable city in California. That’s…
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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.
Hawk Hill San Francisco: A Secret Spot To View The Golden Gate Bridge
I think I have a crush on the Golden Gate Bridge. I’ve turned a corner or gone over a hill in San Francisco hundreds of times and each time I…
Anderson Valley Wineries: Where To Find Free Wine Tastings & More Travel Tips!
Anderson Valley is almost like the lost wine region of Northern California. Ask even Bay Area natives if they’ve visited and most will tell you “No.” And honestly? I sort…
Casa Madrona: The Sausalito Hotel You’ll Want To Live In
While lounging on our huge private deck at Casa Madrona, I found myself Googling how much rent on apartments in Sausalito cost. With the sunshine, warm air and a stunning…
5 Apple Hill Wineries For The Perfect Fall Weekend
Did you know Apple Hill has a thriving wine region? After you’re done apple picking at your favorite farm, you don’t have to let the fun stop. Head to one…
Point Bonita Lighthouse Hike
From the shores of San Francisco, you can just barely see the white walls of the lighthouse shine on the opposite bank across the bay. For years I looked at…
American River Confluence: Auburn’s Magical Swimming Hole
The American River Confluence is my FAVORITE Northern California swimming hole. On a day summer day, there’s nothing more magical and relaxing than this waterhole outside Auburn in a former…
10 Days California Road Trip Itinerary
I moved from Wisconsin to San Francisco about 5 years ago and I’m totally in love with this state. We have deserts, mountains, hot springs, waterfalls, rugged beaches, and white…
How To Spend A Weekend In Half Moon Bay
(Updated October 2020) Half Moon Bay has really grown on me. One of my best friends grew up there, so every few months I find myself in this sleepy foggy city…
Van Life: Our California to Oregon Road Trip Route
By now, you probably know that Robin and I took a 9-day campervan from San Francisco to Oregon road trip and back down again. We’ve always talked about how one day…
Avenue of the Giants: Bucket List Redwood Drive
Avenue of the Giants: a bucket list drive in Northern California that I finally checked off on our campervan road trip!! I had no idea what to expect other than…