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I’ve been calling California my home since 1998. Having lived in both Northern California and Southern California for many years, I’ve been able to really get to know this wonderful state.

Here are all my California travel guides to help you plan the best trip ever. Scroll down to browse through all my guides, or use the links below to jump to whichever section you need.


Northern California Travel Guides

SAN FRANCISCO

30 Essential San Francisco Travel Tips: Read Before Visiting!

3 Days In San Francisco, CA: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary

4 Days In San Francisco: The Ultimate SF Itinerary (A Local’s Guide)

A Local’s Guide To 60+ Free and Cheap Things To Do In San Francisco, CA

8 Best San Francisco Neighborhoods To Visit (And What To Do Beyond SF!)

10 Fun Things To Do In San Francisco’s Japantown

23 Fun Things To Do in San Francisco’s Mission District (And Where To Eat)

25 Best Things To Do In North Beach & Chinatown San Francisco

15 Quirky Things To Do in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury

Go City vs CityPASS San Francisco: Which Is Better?

CITY GUIDES

68 Free Things To Do In The SF Bay Area, California

33 Exciting Things To Do In Napa Valley Besides Wine Tasting

34+ Fun-Filled Things To Do In Monterey Bay, CA

50 Exciting Things To Do In Berkeley, CA (From A Local’s Perspective)

32 Best Things To Do In Santa Cruz, CA For The Perfect Beach Vacation

43 Best Things To Do In The San Francisco South Bay, California (A Local’s Guide)

ROAD TRIPS

The Ultimate San Francisco To Portland Road Trip: 50+ Stops To Make

24 Best Stops Between San Francisco to Los Angeles: PCH Road Trip

San Francisco to Santa Cruz Road Trip: 15 Best Stops On Highway 1

San Francisco to Monterey Road Trip: 23 Best Stops On Highway 1

13 Best Things To Do Between San Francisco And Yosemite NP

Northern California Coast Road Trip: San Francisco to Redwood National Park

2 Days In Big Sur: 25 Best Things To Do For An Epic Road Trip

The Perfect 2-Day Sonoma County Road Trip Itinerary

San Francisco to Mendocino Road Trip: The Perfect Weekend Adventure

Lake Tahoe Road Trip: Best Stops To Make From SF To Tahoe/Reno

Point Reyes Day Trip Itinerary: The Perfect Weekend Adventure

HIKING, OUTDOORS, NATIONAL PARKS

15 Most Visit-Worthy State Parks In Northern California

Yosemite National Park Day Trip: 20 Unmissable Things To See In One Day

Luxury Glamping Near Yosemite NP: 8 Places For An Unforgettable Stay

Where To Stay At Yosemite National Park: 10 Affordable Lodging Options

The Five Yosemite Park Entrances: Which Is Best For You?

Your Essential Guide To The Half Dome Hike: Everything You Need To Know

3-Day Lake Tahoe Itinerary: The Perfect Summer Weekend

Mt. Whitney Packing List: Essentials to Bring on Your Hike (+ Mt. Whitney Hiking Tips)

OFF THE BEATEN PATH ADVENTURES

20 Weekend Trips You Can Take From The SF Bay Area

Restful Getaways Near SF: 7 Towns For Wellness, Relaxation, and Glamping

Your Guide To Japantown San Jose: Best Things To Do In Japantown

15 Best Things To Do In Old Town Sacramento, California (A Local’s Guide)

33 Exciting Things To Do In Sonoma County (Other Than Wine Tasting)

17 Best Things To Do In Grass Valley, California

18 Unmissable Things To Do In Nevada City, California

Your Guide To The Northern California Renaissance Faire: What To Expect

13 Lively California Gold Rush Towns You Must Visit

15+ Fun Things To Do In Gold Country, CA Near Yosemite

10 Best Things To Do At Columbia State Historic Park

Guide To The Napa Valley Vine Trail: Everything You Need To Know

Safari West Review: Is Safari West Worth The Money?

20 Hot Springs In Northern California For Soaking and Relaxation


Central California Travel Guides

CITY GUIDES

30 Fun Things To Do in Santa Barbara (Other Than Wine Tasting)

Santa Barbara In One Day: 11 Top Things To Do

28 Cute Date Ideas In Santa Barbara For Your Next Getaway

15 Best Things To Do On Catalina Island For An Epic Day Trip

ROAD TRIPS

18 Romantic Things To Do In Big Sur

21 Awesome Day Trips From Santa Barbara, California

San Francisco To San Luis Obispo Road Trip (In A Campervan!)

OFF THE BEATEN PATH ADVENTURES

The Perfect Day Trip Itinerary For San Juan Capistrano, California

Hiking The Spectacular Bluff Trail At Montaña de Oro State Park


Southern California Travel Guides

CITY GUIDES

175 Bucket List Things To Do In Los Angeles, California

3 Days In Los Angeles: Your Ultimate LA Itinerary

11 Best Neighborhoods To Visit in Los Angeles (From A Local’s Perspective)

60 Fun-Filled Things To Do In San Diego, California

30 Exciting Things To Do In Downtown San Diego, CA

10 Best San Diego Neighborhoods To Visit

San Diego CityPASS vs Go City: Which Is Better?

25 Awesome Things To Do In Palm Springs, California

28 Fun Things To Do In The South Bay Los Angeles, California

28 Free Museums In Southern California (That Are Always Free!)

ROAD TRIPS

24 Best Stops on a Los Angeles to San Francisco Road Trip

Los Angeles To Las Vegas Road Trip: 25+ Best Stops Along Route 66

38 Awesome Things To Do On Your Palm Springs Road Trip

HIKING, OUTDOORS, NATIONAL PARKS

15 Best Things To Do During A Visit To Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park: The Perfect 1-Day Itinerary

32 Exciting Things To Do In Mammoth Lakes, California

Big Pine Lakes Hike: Everything You Need To Know About California’s Most Epic Trail

Best Time To Visit Death Valley National Park: Everything You Need To Know

OFF THE BEATEN PATH ADVENTURES

31 Coolest Things To Do In Big Bear, California During The Summer

45 Cute Date Night Ideas In Orange County, California

20 Best Things To Do In Ojai, CA For The Perfect Weekend Getaway

Best Things To In California’s Eastern Sierra: Yosemite, Mammoth, Bishop, and More

DISNEYLAND

8 Best Disneyland Hotels With Free Breakfasts (That Don’t Suck)

8 Nice Disneyland Hotels With Free Parking – With Map

10 Best Places To Eat At Disneyland On A Budget

Disneyland vs. California Adventure: Which Is Better?

Disneyland vs. Universal Studios: Which Is Better?

41 Things To Do In Anaheim Other Than Disneyland


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