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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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.
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…
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…
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…
16 Unique Things To Do In San Jose Del Cabo (Other Than Relax At A Resort!)
Just a quick flight from the West Coast makes Baja California a favorite vacation destination, especially for couple trips or weekend getaways with the girls. I’ve been down to Cabo…
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.…
One Day In Mount Rainier Itinerary: 12 Best Hikes, Photo Spots & Things To Do On A Day Trip
Only got one day to explore Mount Rainier National Park? Hey, that was me last month when I went to Rainier with my husband! We only had one day in…
53 Best Restaurants In Portland: Unique Food Carts, Bars, Fine Dining & More
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…
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…