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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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…
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…
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…
Adventure Awaits: 12 Unforgettable Things to Do in Hood River, Oregon
I love Oregon. I’ve been able to explore a fair amount of the Beaver State, but there’s definitely more. The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area was at the TOP…
Explore 11 California Sunflower Fields (2024) – Photos & Addresses!
You’ve seen them on Instagram. The stunning endless rows of golden sunflowers that seem to stretch for days. I visit the magical sunflower fields in California each summer and have…
California’s Dreamy Lavender Fields: The Ultimate Guide to Summer Blooms
No need to trek all the way to France to see endless rows of lavender fields (though Provence is totally on my bucket list!) California lavender fields are equally as…
15 Magical California Poppy Fields + Best Month To View Them
Come springtime, orange poppies start popping up all over California. It’s pretty common to spot the California poppy growing on medium strips on highways but they also bloom in the…
Exactly What To Do On A Day Trip To Joshua Tree To Maximize Time
Yes, you can totally day trip to Joshua Tree from Palm Springs (or even LA) but you’ll need careful planning. That’s what I’m here for! I’ve done a few Joshua…
50+ Unique Things To Do In California (That Tourists Don’t Know About)
Everyone knows about Hollywood, Disneyland and the Golden Gate Bridge. Santa Monica pier is fun, but there are SO MANY other incredibly unique things to do in California that you…
Christmas Lights in San Francisco: 15 Festive Spots I Love During The Holiday Season
First you need to know: I’m a basic Christmas betch. I’m that – day after Thanksgiving the tree goes up, Jingle Bell Rock is turned on loud, consuming more Trader…