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Explore the Best of California
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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