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West Coast

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As a San Francisco based blog, we’re constantly running around California, Oregon and Washington State finding the best West Coast travel spots. Need a West Coast Road trip itinerary? We got that. The coolest spots on the Pacific Coast Highway? Yup. Best places to find epic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, or hidden photo spots in Yosemite National Park, or the best wine tasting bars in San Luis Obispo or Twilight filming locations near Olympic National Park or…. well, we could go on and on, but check out one of our 200+ West Coast travel guides instead.

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    25 Things To Do In Joshua Tree With Map, Easy Hikes, Food, And Unique Stays

    • Kara
    • September 1, 2025
    If you’ve been around here long, you know I have a soft spot for the desert. Joshua Tree National Park is where two deserts meet, quirky art pops up in…
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      Driving the Avenue of the Giants Best Stops, Hidden Gems, and Camping Tips

      • Kara
      • August 28, 2025
      I finally checked a huge Northern California bucket list item off my travel wish list: the Avenue of the Giants. This 31-mile scenic drive through Humboldt Redwoods State Park is…
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        Santa Cruz Wine Tasting Guide: 14 Best Wineries, Itineraries & Travel Tips
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        11 Actually Cool Things To Do in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin (My Hometown!)
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        14 Amazing Modern Sectional Sofas For Small Spaces (Functional & Stylish!)
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        California Fall Colors: 18 Stunning Places To Visit This Autumn For Foliage

        • Kara
        • August 26, 2025
        To say I love fall is an understatement. I’m a basic fall betch who breaks out the sweaters and PSL the second September first rolls around. And, every year I…
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          Glamping California 19 Super Cool Glamping Airbnbs, Yurts, Huts, Tents & More!

          • Kara
          • July 23, 2025
          If you’ve been around here long, you know I’m a country girl at heart. So whenever I get the chance to trade the city noise of San Francisco for birdsong,…
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            25 Best Things To Do In Apple Hill California (From A SF Local Who Visits Every Fall)

            • Kara
            • July 15, 2025
            Fall is around the corner and I’m already craving apples, flannel, pumpkin patches, and all the cozy girlie things. There’s so many unique things to do in Apple Hill in…
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              57+ Best San Francisco Photo Spots (From a Local Who’s Lived Here 11 Years)

              • Kara
              • May 31, 2025
              I’ve lived in San Francisco for over nine years and I’m still finding new photo-worthy places all the time. This city may only be 7×7 miles, but it packs a…
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                18 Unforgettable Things to Do in Lake Tahoe in Summer (South & North Lake Guide)

                • Kara
                • May 30, 2025
                Visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer is pure paradise. The air smells like pine, sunscreen, and campfire smoke. The sunsets over the lake look like cotton candy. It’s a full-sensory…
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                  12 Insanely Unique Airbnbs On The Oregon Coast You’ll Want to Book ASAP

                  • Kara
                  • May 19, 2025
                  Looking for the most unforgettable places to stay on the Oregon Coast? From hobbit houses to riverside treehouses, I’ve rounded up 12 insanely cool and truly unique Airbnbs you can…
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                    53 Best Restaurants In Portland: Unique Food Carts, Bars, Fine Dining & More

                    • Kara
                    • May 13, 2025
                    Portland’s motto is “keep Portland weird” but it really should be “come with loose pants since you’ll want to eat all the things”. If you’re a foodie, there’s no lack…
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                      11 Actually Fun Things To Do In Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco (According To A Local)

                      • Kara
                      • April 28, 2025
                      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…
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                        Raining In Vancouver? Here’s Where I Go To Still Have Fun

                        • Kara
                        • November 30, 2024
                        I pulled open the weather app and saw the Vancouver forecast: 10 solid days of rain. I knew that Vancouver is the 3rd wettest city in Canada, but I was…
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