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.

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…

How To Find Magic Carpet Pink Flowers At Montara State Beach

For years I’ve trekked down the Pacific Coast Highway and I always spotted blooming pink flowers on the bluffs of Montara Beach. But it wasn’t until this spring that I…

4 Reasons You Need To Visit Morro Rock Beach At Sunrise

It was 6:05am and we were racing against time to make it to Morro Rock Beach for sunrise. Hotel coffee in hand and sleepiness in our eyes, we drove past…

Exactly How To Find Pismo Sand Dunes: Where To Park & Tips For Visiting The Oceano Dunes

YES – this is in California!!! No need to fly halfway across the world to find endless sand dunes, they’re right here down on the Central Coast. But finding the…

I Found A Boho Chic Joshua Tree Vacation Rental For You!

I’m always a sucker for the Joshua Tree area. Whenever we come down to visit, I always book ourselves a cool Joshua Tree vacation rental home to relax in –…

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