San Diego is so much more than the zoo, Legoland, SeaWorld, or another beach day. Those are great, yes, but if you stop your exploring there, you’re missing the real heartbeat of the city. After years of tagging along on random weekend trips to visit …
San Diego is so much more than laid-back vibes, sun, and surf. Sure, that’s the postcard version, but the real San Diego is also a mix of incredible food, a massive craft beer scene, lively nightlife, and a surprisingly rich arts and culture lineup. For …
Taking a trip to Northern California’s Sonoma County? If so, I’ve got an absolute must-do for you. Enter the chat: Safari West, a wildlife reservation in Santa Rosa. The name says it all. That’s right, in good ol’ Santa Rosa, CA, you can actually experience …
The world has known San Francisco for its glory days. Cable cars, Golden Gate views, colorful houses, hilly walks, tech booms, sourdough bread bowls—you name it. But after the pandemic, the city lost a bit of its shine in the eyes of outsiders. Headlines haven’t …
Whoohoo! So you’ve got a trip to Disneyland coming up. Get ready to feel like a kid again and experience magic everywhere you turn! And really, we mean everywhere (there’s likely magic sprinkled into the churros and turkey legs too). If you’re wondering whether you’ve …
Heading to Coachella this year? If you’re attending the music festival and camping, then you’re doing it right. Camping at Coachella is like a rite of passage–you gotta do it at least once! Now that you’ve started planning your weekend in the desert, it’s time …
The San Francisco Bay Area is probably one of the most expensive places to live in all of the United States. Nope, there’s no denying that. But you know what? You don’t need to go broke to explore the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area. If …
California’s Central Coast is my ultimate happy place—a weekend road trip destination that never fails to recharge my soul. You get the best of California in this region: rugged cliffs, endless ocean views, and charming towns that feel like they’ve been plucked straight out of …
If you’re looking for a unique way to experience Yosemite National Park without roughing it too much, I’ve got some great recs for you. As someone who’s made the trip from the Bay Area to Yosemite at least once a year since I first embraced …
Lake Tahoe has got to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Some places don’t live up to the hype, but Lake Tahoe really is as awesome as everyone claims, and as awesome as it looks! The first time I visited Lake …