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…
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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…
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…
Where to Stay in California for Christmas: Top Hotels in Northern and Southern California
As much as I love staying home for the holidays, I love traveling even more. California may not come first to mind when you think of snowy wonderlands, but there…
Experience Fall Magic at Desolation Hotel: Hope Valley’s Best Leaf Peeping
If you fancy falling asleep in a luxury glamping yurt in the middle of yellow aspen groves in the Sierra Nevadas, then you need to book an October stay at…
Must-See California Ghost Towns: Explore Forgotten Histories
I don’t know about you, but ghost towns have always given me the creeps, yet they’re one of those things that I can’t help but want to find out more…
Napa vs Sonoma: Which Is Better According To A Local?
Napa vs Sonoma – which is better according to a local? (Hey, that’s me!) I’m spoiled by living next door to Northern California wine country here in San Francisco and…
California’s Spookiest Stays: 8+ Haunted Hotels for a Chilling Getaway
This spooky season, ignite your sense of adventure and delve into the world of California’s most haunted hotels! I’m talking about REAL haunted hotels with reported paranormal activity and a…