Is Bottlerock Napa the New Coachella for Millennials? Here’s Why It Might Be
If you were driving around San Francisco this Memorial Day weekend, you probably noticed it felt very empty. My ride share driver told me his rides were slow and I…
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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.
12 Adorable Mountain Towns In California I’m In Love With
I love living in California. This is a list of the best mountain towns in California according to me, someone who actually lives here and has been to all these…
Is It Worth It? Inside The $1500 Per Night Room at Napa Valley’s Carneros Resort (Review)
I haven’t seen this much rain in Northern California for years. Winding around rolling hills and vineyards on my way to Napa Valley, I was eager to get cozy in…
Best California Pinot Noir Wineries, Regions & Must-Try Tastings At All Budgets
As a WSET 2 certified wine expert and California travel aficionado, I know the endless quest for the best California Pinot Noir can be daunting. For me, it starts with the…
All 9 National Parks in California Ranked From Best to Worst (Including Best Hikes & Time To Visit!)
As a former California transplant living in San Francisco, I made it my mission to get to as many California national parks as possible during the two years I spent…
California Girls Weekend Getaway: 19 Epic Escapes for You and Your Besties
California is the most beautiful and versatile state for a girls getaway trip. I’m biased, of course, because I’m based in San Francisco, and therefore been on endless girls trips…
18+ Enchanting Flower Fields in California + Best Seasons To View Them
Sunflowers as tall as your head, purple lavender, red poppies, rainbow super blooms, white almond blossoms, curated Ranunculus flowers, pastel tulips… There are so many stunning flower fields in California…
Unveiling Anza-Borrego’s Wildflower Magic: Where to Find Poppy Blooms & Capture Stunning Photos
I’m obsessed with finding all the best California wildflowers each spring, and catching the allusive wildflowers in Anza Borrego Desert State Park is probably one of my most favorite experiences…
13 Secret Things To Do in Borrego Springs & Anza-Borrego Desert (Hikes, Eats, & Stargazing!)
There’s so many fantastic things to do in Borrego Springs and the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, that I’m kicking myself that it took myself almost a decade to get…
Explore 11 California Sunflower Fields (2024) – Photos & Addresses!
You’ve seen them on Instagram. The stunning endless rows of golden sunflowers that seem to stretch for days. I visit the magical sunflower fields in California each summer and have…
California’s Dreamy Lavender Fields: The Ultimate Guide to Summer Blooms
No need to trek all the way to France to see endless rows of lavender fields (though Provence is totally on my bucket list!) California lavender fields are equally as…