Inside Solage Calistoga, a Napa Valley Luxury Resort
If you’re looking for luxury in Napa Valley, the Solage Resort in Calistoga is just a mile outside town and literally right on the Silverado Trail. After a day wine…
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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.
8 Essential Tips for Hiking the Fern Canyon Trail
I saw photos of the Fern Canyon trail on Instagram. It looked like something you’d find in a real-life Forbidden Forest, something magical and other-worldly. I’ve never seen so many…
What Nobody Tells You About Van Camping (Good + Bad!)
Thinking about joining the van life movement? Read this first. On a whim, my husband and I decided to rent a camper van and take it on a 9-day road…
How To Find The Kirby Cove Swing (Step By Step Guide!)
There are about 7 famous San Francisco swings around the city. On top of hills overlooking the skyline, one even across the Bay in Tiburon and of course, the famous…
Why We Left the Midwest & Moved to San Francisco
Over 4 years ago my now-husband and I packed up our tiny car and left Wisconsin for a new chapter of our lives in San Francisco. We were fresh out…
How To Find The Lands End Labyrinth in San Francisco (Now A Heart)
Updated Jan 2022! Hidden on the western end of San Francisco is Land’s End park, a gem of a spot with tons of coastal trails, one of which leads to…
Mirror Lake Trail Hike | How To Get To Trailhead + A Map
Yosemite National Park is my favorite national park in California. It’s absolutely stunning in every season of the year. I also love how there are trails to appeal to every…
Weekend Diaries: A Cute Denim Mini Skirt + Geocaching In Crissy Field
After our trip to Hawaii, I’ve been craving summer outfits and couldn’t resist snapping up this cute outfit from Madewell. I wore this cute summery look for a Saturday afternoon…
18 Things To Do In Oceanside, California
In Oceanside, California, we found ourselves waking up each morning to blue skies, sun shining and palm trees lining the roads, but also to a vibe much more relaxed than…
Inside The Parker Palm Springs Hotel
When I stepped into the Parker Palm Springs, I immediately felt like I was whisked into the Alice in Wonderland novel. From the whimsical art pieces to the sprawling hedge maze-like…
Flower Fields Carlsbad: This Is the Best Time To Visit + A Visitors Guide
After all the winter rain in California this year, flower fields across the state are popping up in beautiful super blooms. Instead of hiking around Lake Elsinore this spring hunting…