7 Must-Do Things To Do In Pioneertown (An Old West Town Near Joshua Tree!)
Way out in the desert past Joshua Tree is Pioneertown, an Old West Town that was built and used as a film set in the 1950’s. These days it’s no…
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San Diego Photo Spots: Top Instagram Worthy Murals, Cafes, Beaches & Hidden Gems!
While many think Los Angeles reigns Queen on most the instagramable city in Southern California, I’ve always thought San Diego is incredibly overlooked. Some of the best sunsets I’ve ever…
Believe in Aliens? Put Giant Rock in Landers On Your Bucket List
Do you believe in aliens? Tucked in the middle of the desert near Landers, California is Giant Rock. Thought to be the largest freestanding boulder in the world at seven…
McCloud Falls: Must-Know Hiking Tips & Huge Area Travel Guide
And so there I was, at the crack of dawn, floating in the pool below Middle McCloud Falls. Yes, it was freezing, but I also felt so insanely alive… McCloud…
How To Save Money At Conservatory of Flowers San Francisco
Inspired by London’s Kew Gardens, the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers is a whimsical garden house that’s always surrounded by colorful flowers and absolutely should be on your Golden Gate…
Filoli Gardens: Escape To Bridgerton In This Fairytale Estate Near San Francisco
No matter the season, whenever I step into the gardens of Filoli, I feel like I’m instantly whisked back in time to a Victorian countryside estate. Or the set of…
8 Tips For Soaking In Miracle Hot Springs (the BEST Kern River Hot Springs!)
It’s official – I’m a natural hot springs junkie. Miracle Hot Springs along the Kern River are special for a few reasons. There’s multiple tubs all with drastically different temperatures.…
OMG – You Can See The Golden Gate Bridge From This Campsite
We walked up to our campsite and my jaw dropped — you could see the Golden Gate Bridge poking between the trees, right behind where our tent would go. Getting…
I Found The Most Magical California Lupine Wildflowers For A Picnic
We stepped out onto the banks of Folsom Lake and I literally squealed with joy. As far as my eye could see was a super bloom of wild California Lupine,…
When To View Tulips At The Dutch Windmills in Golden Gate Park (+ History!)
No need to book tickets to Holland to see Dutch Windmills surrounded by hundreds of colorful tulips. They’re right here in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park! The first time I…
Skull Rock in Joshua Tree: The Coolest Rock In California
Yes – that is a natural rock shaped like a skull. No photoshopping here, Skull Rock in Joshua Tree National Park California really does look like a giant face!! On…