If you like incredible food, colorful neighborhoods, historic architecture, waterfront views, museums, and easy access to nature, San Francisco is one of the most rewarding cities in the country to explore. Despite covering just 49 square miles, the city packs an astonishing amount of personality …
San Francisco is a city of neighborhoods. Walk a few blocks in almost any direction and the atmosphere, architecture, food, and even the weather can feel completely different. Having lived in the Bay Area for nearly 30 years, I’ve spent countless weekends exploring San Francisco, …
North Beach and Chinatown are two of the most culturally rich and historically layered neighborhoods in San Francisco, and they’re also the ones I keep coming back to again and again. Even after almost 30 years in the Bay Area, these two are still in …
If you’re blessed with a sunny day in San Francisco, cancel your other plans and head straight for the Embarcadero. Stretching along the city’s eastern waterfront, the Embarcadero packs an incredible amount of goodness into a relatively walkable route. Over the course of a single …
California is the ultimate playground for road trippers. POINT BLANK! Honestly, I didn’t realize just how spoiled we are here until I started traveling more outside the state. I’ve lived in the Bay Area my entire life (going on nearly 30+ years now!), and so …
I’ve lived in the Bay Area for basically my entire life now (wow… saying 30 years out loud feels mildly offensive to myself…), which means a HUGE chunk of my weekends over the years have been spent road tripping around Northern California trying to find …
Why, hello! First off, how did you find this post? You must have been looking up stuff about Timber Cove Resort or the Sonoma Coast. Which, if you did, you’re my kind of person (slow travelers, unite)! I’ll be honest with you, though, even as …
If you’ve read enough of my travel guides, you’re probably already aware of my soft spot for anything old-timey. Historic towns, quirky roadside attractions, forgotten little landmarks turned into art exhibits, etc, those are the kinds of stops that make a road trip memorable! And …
Los Angeles has no shortage of things to do. By the transitive property, that means there’s also no shortage of date spots either! Best known for its bountiful beaches and sunny weather, LA is the perfect place to enjoy a romantic day or evening out …
Having lived in LA for over seven years, I’ve seen the best and the worst of the city. Sure, most of that time I was commuting across the city, working on the West Side, then enduring the miserable drive back east to Silver Lake. During …