Beach Bliss to Mountain Magic: 22 Top Weekend Trips From San Francisco
San Francisco is a beautiful city with so much to do, but even locals need a change of pace from the home of the Golden Gate Bridge. Take a weekend…
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16+ Places To Spend Christmas in California For A Magical Holiday Getaway
I’ve been hunting down the best places to spend Christmas in California for YEARS. As a former Wisconsinite, Christmas to me has always meant white snow, cold nights cuddling up…
Discover Tri-Valley: 10 Hidden Gems For A Memorable Weekend In The East Bay
Forget the crowded wineries and bustling cityscapes! The East Bay offers a hidden gem waiting to be explored: the Tri-Valley. I just got back from a weekend exploring the charming…
I Rode The Napa Valley Wine Train So You Don’t Have To (Review)
Wine tasting in Napa Valley is a bucket list item everyone should experience once in their lives, but if you’re looking for a way to elevate your California wine-tasting trip,…
Napa On A Budget: How To Not Go Broke When Visiting Wine Country
My love affair with Napa Valley started at a young age after watching The Parent Trap way too many times. Now, I live in San Francisco and have the pleasure…
Book the Entire Spa? Stars, Mineral Pools & Wellness at Fairmont Sonoma’s Luxurious Escape
As a San Franciscan, weekend getaways to Napa and Sonoma County for wine tasting are practically a ritual. But lately, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa has been stirring things…
California Fall Colors: 18 Stunning Places To Visit This Autumn For Foliage
To say I love fall is an understatement. I’m a basic fall betch who breaks out the sweaters and PSL the second September first rolls around. And, every year I…
16 Things To Do in LA: What Everyone Does Wrong (& How to Do It Right)
I’ve had friends from the East Coast who’ve never visited SoCal ask me, “Who would ever want to go to Los Angeles?” They’ve heard of the insane traffic, hordes of…
The Inn At Newport Ranch: A Hidden Gem Ranch Along The Mendocino Coast
As darkness enveloped the Mendocino landscape, the twinkling stars served as our guide to the Inn at Newport Ranch as we navigated back from Fort Bragg after dinner. The gravel…
Hidden Gems of Mendocino: Glen Blair Bar and Christmas Tree Ride On The Skunk Train
Tucked up in Mendocino County is the world famous Skunk Train, a once-functional but now tourist railroad that takes passengers deep into the coastal Redwoods for a magical experience. After…
Discover San Diego’s Best Beach Hotels: Ultimate Neighborhood Guide
San Diego is iconically known for its beautiful beaches and its classic SoCal vibes. There’s nothing quite like visiting the pacific beach with its surfer waves and scenery. Seriously, I…