19+ Insanely Cool Things To Do In San Diego + Weekend Getaway Itinerary
Cotton candy sunsets, snorkeling next to leopard sharks, iced lattes, colorful murals, insanely good beer & overall chill vibes — San Deigo is one of those cities that I can’t…
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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.
Where To Find The Best Almond Blossoms in California
February and early march is my favorite time of year in the California Central Valley thanks to the endless miles and miles of beautiful white almond blossoms. They pop up…
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…
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…
10 Perfect Things To Do In Palm Springs On Your First Visit (+ Huge Travel Guide)
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 Palm Springs is small,…
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…
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…
17 Very Best Things To Do In Mendocino & Fort Bragg This Weekend
You know that song “I left my heart in San Francisco“? Well, I left my heart in Mendocino. Of all the town we’ve visited on the West Coast, Mendocino is…