16 Essential Outside Lands Tips To Survive The Weekend (From An SF Local)
The 2023 OSL lineup just dropped and I screamed when I saw one of my favorite artists (Noah Kahan) listed. Outside Lands Music Festival is a not your average music…
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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.
25+ Best Restaurants in SLO (& SLO County) According to a Local
I’ve lived in San Luis Obispo for about three years now, and we even had a mini Whimsy Soul retreat here last year so I think I’ve made the cut…
My 18 Favorite Lake Tahoe Summer Activities (South + North)
Visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer is paradise. Everything is so colorful. The air smells amazing (like pine, sunscreen and campfire smoke) and the sunsets over the lake look more…
13 Best Speakeasy Bars in San Francisco You Need To See For Yourself
Almost 100 years ago, when alcohol was prohibited in the United States, working-class people and celebrities alike flocked to “speakeasies” — or hidden bars behind restaurants, storefronts, and sometimes, even…
10 Perfect Things To Do In Palm Springs On Your First Visit (+ Huge Travel Guide)
Posted 2018. Updated 2022. Palm Springs, CA is paradise. Tucked away in the desert is a city full of modern architecture, rainbow doors, chic boutique hotels, and colorful murals. While…
10 Must-Know Tips For Soaking In Buckeye Hot Springs Near Bridgeport
One of my favorite perks of living in California is getting to soak in all the hot springs in the Eastern Sierras Buckeye Hot Springs along Buckeye Creek are special…
Exactly How To Find Mono Lake Tufas (& Get Beautiful Photos!)
Who else has been dreaming of a visit to Mono Lake to see the fantastical tufas up close and personal? While up catching fall foliage in June Lake and the…
11 Actually Fun Things To Do In Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco (According To A Local)
Welcome to San Francisco! As an almost-decade-long resident, I’m totally biased, but San Francisco is my favorite city on the planet. It’s full of vibrant cultures clashing together to make…
15 Fun Things To Do In June Lake, California (+ Huge Area Guide)
Updated: 2022 June Lake Loop got on my radar years ago after seeing scenic photos online of bright yellow trees dotting a towering mountain with a clear blue lake below.…
13 Best Things To Do In Sonora, CA (A Hidden Gem In Tuolumne County)
Tucked in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas is the small historic Gold Rush town of Sonora, California. This town is super charming and I’m always finding myself up here.…
Santa Barbara Travel Guide: 18 Things To Do, Eat & Drink (+ Easy Day Trips!)
We fell in love with Santa Barbara after just one day in town. While it’s now an internationally known city thanks to some famous locals, it’s still a wonderful stop…