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 …
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 …
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to ditch the usual dinner-and-a-movie routine and actually do something legendary. This year especially, because Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday! (Weekend mode: fully loaded with romance.) This is your ultimate guide to crafting a weekend that’s equal parts …
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 …
Need a quick yet memorable escape for Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re craving a seaside retreat, a cozy mountain hideaway, or a city filled with candlelit dinners and luxe hotels, we’ve rounded up the best romantic destinations on the West Coast. These spots—ranging from the rugged …
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 …
California is the ultimate playground for road trippers. The Golden State has no shortage of awesome road trips, scenic drives, and epic vista points featuring everything from mountains, forests, beaches, jumbo rocks, and endless rugged coastlines. Tired of the usual Golden Gate Bridge snapshots and …
San Francisco and the Bay Area is a region that never really stops moving. Between dodging Waymo cars at every corner, sitting through traffic bottlenecks on the Bay Bridge, waiting in long lines for your favorite bakery’s morning bun, and enduring cramped Muni rides during …
San Francisco is known for its Northern California charm, man-made marvels like the Golden Gate Bridge, and historical spots like North Beach, Chinatown, the Ferry Building, and Alcatraz. These are probably the first things you think of when you think of SF. But there’s actually …