Sunny beaches. Snorkeling. Watching a vermillion sunset over rugged cliffs and sea caves while listening to the barking of sea lions. That got a bit specific, but hey, welcome to San Diego, the country’s most southwestern city and the perfect place … [Read more...] about San Diego Weekend Getaway: The Perfect 3-day Itinerary
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7 Stunning Vacation Rentals in Paso Robles, California: Where to Stay in Paso Robles
Rolling vineyards. Centuries-old oak trees. Hot springs. Paso Robles, California is one of our absolute favorite places in California, and the perfect spot for a weekend getaway! Paso Robles’ name means “The Pass of the Oaks” and that sums up the … [Read more...] about 7 Stunning Vacation Rentals in Paso Robles, California: Where to Stay in Paso Robles
12 Must-Visit Paso Robles Breweries (& Distilleries)
Rolling vineyards. Craft breweries. Natural hot springs. Farm-to-table food. Paso Robles, California is one of the best weekend getaways in California for foodies & booze travelers, and one of the best places to visit on California's Central … [Read more...] about 12 Must-Visit Paso Robles Breweries (& Distilleries)
42 Places to Go Whale Watching in California: The Ultimate Guide
Ah, whales: these majestic, enormous marine mammals have been immortalized in our culture in everything to Moby Dick to Finding Nemo. There was once a whole industry devoted to murdering them; now there's a movement devoted to saving them. Any way … [Read more...] about 42 Places to Go Whale Watching in California: The Ultimate Guide
The Ultimate Fall in California Guide: 21 Places to Go for Fall Foliage, Pumpkins, Apples, & More
Crisp autumn air. Crunchy leaves. Brightly colored foliage. Pumpkins and apples and spooky season - I love EVERYTHING about fall! Autumn has always been my favorite time of the year - I was born in Boston and grew up in a Halloween-obsessed city - … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Fall in California Guide: 21 Places to Go for Fall Foliage, Pumpkins, Apples, & More
10 Best Hikes in Southern California (a Local’s Guide)
Snow-covered mountains. Rushing waterfalls. Secluded beaches. Otherwordly desert landscapes. If this description of Southern California surprises you, it's time to head out and explore! Stretching from just north of Los Angeles all the way south … [Read more...] about 10 Best Hikes in Southern California (a Local’s Guide)
The 32 Best Pacific Coast Highway Stops: California Towns, Landmarks, & Restaurants
Sunny beaches. Foggy coastline. Swaying palm trees. Towering redwoods. Playful otters. Flomping elephant seals. Fresh oysters. Vintage wines. Driving the Pacific Coast Highway is not only one of the best California road trips: it’s one of the best … [Read more...] about The 32 Best Pacific Coast Highway Stops: California Towns, Landmarks, & Restaurants
The Ultimate 10-Day California Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary
Barking sea lions. Salty air. Waves crashing on critter-filled tidepools. Rolling hills dusted with bright orange poppies and intersected with redwood-filled valleys. Driving Pacific Coast Highway is the most beautiful road trip in the entire world. … [Read more...] about The Ultimate 10-Day California Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary
How to Plan an Amazing Lake Tahoe Winter Trip (on a Budget)
Living in the California Bay Area means taking Lake Tahoe winter trips is somewhat of a regular requirement. Every year for the past 7 years, we've rounded up a group of our friends, piled them into 2 cars, and headed into the Sierra Nevadas for a … [Read more...] about How to Plan an Amazing Lake Tahoe Winter Trip (on a Budget)
12 Things to do in the Charming Mountain Town of June Lake, California
Crisp mountain air. Shimmering lakes. Scenic drives. Colorful fall foliage. Welcome to June Lake, California: a rustic little mountain town in the high Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains packed with scenic trails to explore, breathtaking mountain views … [Read more...] about 12 Things to do in the Charming Mountain Town of June Lake, California
11 Perfect Things to do in Paso Robles, California on a Weekend Getaway
Vineyards. Olive trees. Hot springs. Paso Robles, California is one of our absolute favorite places in California, and the perfect spot for a weekend getaway! Located under an hour from San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay, the Central Coast town where … [Read more...] about 11 Perfect Things to do in Paso Robles, California on a Weekend Getaway
Where to Stay in San Francisco (& Where NOT to)
I (Jeremy) first moved to San Francisco in 2009 for college, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and right in the middle of that perfect time period between Tech Boom 1.0 and Tech Boom 2.0. The city I moved to was quirky and affordable: I was able to work … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in San Francisco (& Where NOT to)
12 Adorable Things to do in Morro Bay, California: A Local’s Guide
When Jeremy first told me about Morro Bay, the tiny town along California's Central Coast where he grew up, I had a picture in my head that looked a lot like Southern California: waving palm trees, beautiful people wearing neon shorts and roller … [Read more...] about 12 Adorable Things to do in Morro Bay, California: A Local’s Guide
29 Things Nobody Tells You About Oakland, California
Oakland is a giant city, an urban cultural mecca that stretches from the coast to redwood-covered rolling hills. It has a deep, complicated history and culture, its own local slang, absolutely incredible food, and plenty to see and do - which we've … [Read more...] about 29 Things Nobody Tells You About Oakland, California
8 Scenic Day Hikes in the Eastern Sierra Nevadas, California
The Sierra Nevadas are a rugged mountain range in eastern California containing several absolutely stunning and world-famous outdoor destinations, including Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, the Ansel Adams Wilderness, the John Muir … [Read more...] about 8 Scenic Day Hikes in the Eastern Sierra Nevadas, California
8 Marvelous Things to Do in Mendocino, California on a Weekend Getaway
Mendocino, California is located just a few hours north of San Francisco on California's stunning Pacific Coast Highway. It's one of the best weekend trips from San Francisco, and we've been up to visit multiple times. Mendocino is known … [Read more...] about 8 Marvelous Things to Do in Mendocino, California on a Weekend Getaway
26 Awesome Things to Do in Oakland, California
Although Oakland and San Francisco are neighbors, located just minutes apart across the Bay, the two cities could not be more different. Oakland has its own distinct history, sounds, tastes, its own social movements. While San Francisco's … [Read more...] about 26 Awesome Things to Do in Oakland, California
18 Magical Disneyland Picture Ideas: The Ultimate Disneyland Photography Guide
Disneyland isn't just one of the most magical places on earth: it's also one of the most photographed. The Disney Parks regularly tops lists of the most Instagrammed places in the world, and for good reason - they're designed to be freakin' gorgeous! … [Read more...] about 18 Magical Disneyland Picture Ideas: The Ultimate Disneyland Photography Guide