Beach Bliss to Mountain Magic: 22 Top Weekend Trips From San Francisco
San Francisco is a beautiful city with so much to do, but even locals need a change of pace from the home of the Golden Gate Bridge. Take a weekend…
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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.
16+ Places To Spend Christmas in California For A Magical Holiday Getaway
I’ve been hunting down the best places to spend Christmas in California for YEARS. As a former Wisconsinite, Christmas to me has always meant white snow, cold nights cuddling up…
I Rode The Napa Valley Wine Train So You Don’t Have To (Review)
Wine tasting in Napa Valley is a bucket list item everyone should experience once in their lives, but if you’re looking for a way to elevate your California wine-tasting trip,…
12 Epic Ketchum & Sun Valley Winter Activities (That’s Not Skiing!) + Area Travel Guide
Let’s just get this out of the way at the top: I don’t know how to ski or snowboard. I have a distinct memory of doing the pizza and hot…
California Fall Colors: 18 Stunning Places To Visit This Autumn For Foliage
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…
Apple Hill California: Top Things To Do + Guide to Apple Picking This Fall
On the hunt for the best apple picking in California? Fall is around the corner & I’m craving all the fall things (apples, pumpkins, fall colors, oh my!) so I…
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…
17 Beautiful Places to Watch The Sunset In San Francisco
So, the forecast calls for a sunny, clear night in the city and you want to find the San Francisco sunset spot to soak in the views? I am here…
20 Most Beautiful Wineries in Napa Valley: Top Scenic Views, Castles & Unique Vineyards
Maybe it’s just me being a 90’s kid who watched the Parent Trap too many times, but I love a Napa Valley winery that takes my breath away first with…
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…
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…