15 Top Things to Do in La Jolla: Unveiling California’s Coastal Gem
La Jolla is truly one of my happy places. There’s nothing like waking up at your San Diego beachside hotel, throwing a swimsuit on, grabbing your snorkel and walking across…
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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.
I Love Shark Fin Cove, A Hidden California Beach Near Santa Cruz
It’s easy to drive by Shark Fin Cove on your way to Santa Cruz and totally miss it. From the road, you can’t see this secluded beach or its famous…
This Bay Area Farms Lets You Pet Baby Goats & Shop Freshly Made Cheese
As a Wisconsin born gal, there is nothing I love more than cheese. Even goat cheese. Especially goat cheese. And especially if I can shop for goat cheese after petting…
Rainbow Pools: Helpful Tips For The Best Yosemite Swimming Hole
Right outside Yosemite National Park is probably one of the best swimming holes in all of California. After spending a few hours splashing around at Rainbow Falls, I knew this…
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…
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…