Allison Green 
Marin County is San Francisco’s neighbor to the north, just on the other edge of the Golden Gate Bridge. This beautiful Northern California county is home to just about everything you could want: delicious food, incredible hiking opportunities, beautiful beaches, and towering redwoods. Whether you live in Marin County or are just day tripping there … Read more 17 Fun Things to Do in Marin County, California
California is best known for its coastline and mountains, but its desert side often goes unnoticed. Of course, destinations like Joshua Tree National Park and Death Valley National Park are rather well known, but there are all sorts of beautiful desert towns in California seemingly in the middle of nowhere that offer an enchanting California … Read more 15 Beautiful Desert Towns in California for a Unique Getaway
If you’re looking for a beautiful mountain getaway in California, there’s no shortage of places to visit! While California is better known for its beaches and coastal cities, people often forget just how much of the state is mountainous. California’s landscape is dramatic and ever-changing: a place where the highest peak and the lowest point … Read more 27 Most Charming Mountain Towns in California for Your Next Getaway
While California may be the country’s most populous state, there’s no shortage of beautiful places in California to gaze at the night sky away from the light pollution of the cities. Whether you visit a national park, remote mountain town, or even a city observatory, there are plenty of spots where you can go stargazing … Read more The Best Places for Stargazing in California: 13 Delightful Dark Sky Destinations
Sonoma County is beautiful any time of year, but personally, I love winter in Sonoma. When I was living in New York or abroad, Christmas was always the time I’d come home and visit my family in Sonoma. As a result, I have tons of wonderful memories of spending winters in Sonoma County near the … Read more 17 Fun Things to Do in Sonoma in Winter
Napa Valley is a beauty any time of year, but personally, I’m an extra big fan of Napa in the winter. The wineries get dolled up all festive for the holidays, fireplaces are roaring, and the Cabernet — delicious all year round — hits just a little bit more satisfyingly. If you’re wondering if it’s … Read more 17 Wine-terful Things to Do in Napa in Winter
If you’re planning a Northern California wine country escape, the question likely comes down to should I visit Napa or Sonoma? I would love to tell you to visit both: each offer something unique and despite their proximity, their wines are leagues apart. By all means, you can visit both Napa and Sonoma in a single … Read more Napa vs. Sonoma: Breakdown from an Unrepentant Bay Area-Born Wine Geek
Sonoma is hands down one of my favorite places in Northern California! I can’t even begin to count how many times I’ve visited, but it’s got to be several dozen times and cumulatively, a few months of my life. I’ve visited every nook and cranny of Sonoma County: from the beautiful beaches along Highway 1 … Read more Your Weekend in Sonoma Itinerary: 2 or 3 Days of Wineries & Wonder
If someone asks if you’d like to spend a few days in Death Valley, your first reaction might be….Why? Death Valley is the lowest, driest, and hottest location in the United States, holding the World Record for the hottest temperature ever recorded on the planet (134.1 °F in 1913. Just a few weeks back, a temperature … Read more 17 Divine Things to Do in Death Valley National Park, California
Conveniently situated halfway between San Diego and Los Angeles, Temecula is an excellent weekend getaway from either city. Be ready to explore the historic Old Town, make a bet at the Pechanga Resort Casino, tour and taste wine from one or more of the almost 50 small wineries, or explore the panoramic view from a … Read more How to Spend a Weekend in Temecula: Getaway Guide