50 Essential Pacific Coast Highway Stops: From San Diego to Seattle

view of morro rock on the beach with waves

The Pacific Coast Highway is up there with the most beautiful drives in the world. Snaking all the way up the U.S.’s west coast, the Pacific Coast Highway stretches 1,675 miles from California to Washington, starting in San Diego, CA and ending in Olympia, WA (or vice versa). The most commonly driven part of the … Read more 50 Essential Pacific Coast Highway Stops: From San Diego to Seattle

Pacific Coast Highway Itinerary: 7 Day California Coast Road Trip

Planning the perfect Pacific Coast Highway road trip can be super intimidating. There are so many incredible places to stop along the way that you can almost get paralyzed by choice! I’ve driven stretches of the Pacific Coast Highway more than I can count. At least twice a year, my family drove the PCH from … Read more Pacific Coast Highway Itinerary: 7 Day California Coast Road Trip

33 Best Weekend Getaways from San Francisco: Road Trip Ideas

the charming fairytale houses of carmel by the sea

San Francisco has so many great destinations just a short drive from it, and it’s one of the many reasons why I love San Francisco so dearly. Where else can you find towering redwoods, rugged beaches, reaching cityscapes, and peaceful nature escapes all in one city? While you can certainly find all this in San … Read more 33 Best Weekend Getaways from San Francisco: Road Trip Ideas

The Ultimate Southern California Road Trip: Coastal Cities, National Parks + Beyond!

empty road in Death Valley california with beautiful badlands and mountains

Considering the fact that you are reading this right now, it is safe to say that you have decided on a Southern California road trip so let me just start by saying, great choice! In reality, there is no such thing as a bad road trip in California, but with so much to explore, it … Read more The Ultimate Southern California Road Trip: Coastal Cities, National Parks + Beyond!

18 Best Weekend Getaways from Los Angeles: Road Trip Ideas!

If you’re feeling burnt out (and let’s be honest, in this year, aren’t we all?), then a weekend getaway is exactly what you need to reset your mindset and feel reenergized to take on life! Many view travel as an escape from reality, which is true. But another underrated truth about travel is that it … Read more 18 Best Weekend Getaways from Los Angeles: Road Trip Ideas!

Highway 395 Road Trip Itinerary: The Eastern Sierras in 17 Perfect Stops

Tufa formations in Mono Lake looking like a castle in the water on a sunny day

If you think a Highway 395 road trip is no more than the byway to get you from Los Angeles to the ski slopes of Mammoth Mountain, think again!  This historical corridor has a bounty of unique and fascinating Eastern Sierra road trip stops along Highway 395 (less commonly known as US 395). From mountain … Read more Highway 395 Road Trip Itinerary: The Eastern Sierras in 17 Perfect Stops

How to Spend One Day in Big Sur: Day Trip Guide from the Bay Area

Driving the famed Highway 1 is an experience all in itself, but if you have the time to stop and enjoy the scenery, that makes it even better! Here are some suggestions to make sure you fit as much into your day in Big Sur as possible! Get an early start because you have a … Read more How to Spend One Day in Big Sur: Day Trip Guide from the Bay Area

Driving Tioga Pass: 10 Best Stops on Yosemite’s Tioga Road

view of the tioga road looking over tenaya lake from the viewpoint at olmsted point

In a place as beautiful as Yosemite National Park, it’s hard to use superlatives. However, I think that some of Yosemite’s greatest sights lie not in Yosemite Valley, but along Tioga Road. You shouldn’t miss it when visiting Yosemite! Tioga Road is also known as Highway 120 or State Route 120. It connects the Western … Read more Driving Tioga Pass: 10 Best Stops on Yosemite’s Tioga Road

The Big Sur to LA Drive: 9 Central California PCH Stops You Don’t Want to Miss!

a town on the central coast of California

There is no denying that Los Angeles and Big Sur are two of the most iconic destinations in California (if not the entire state). These two places showcase the diversity of the Golden State beautifully, from its perpetually sunny sandy beaches fringed with palms to its rugged coastline hugged by fog. While both LA and … Read more The Big Sur to LA Drive: 9 Central California PCH Stops You Don’t Want to Miss!

The 8 Best Stops Along the San Francisco to Big Sur Drive

The Pacific Coast Highway has landed itself on so many people’s bucket lists and it’s not hard to figure out why! The views of the ocean are endless, the cute coastal towns are in abundance, and marine life can be seen around every corner — otters, elephant seals, and gray whales, oh my! In reality, … Read more The 8 Best Stops Along the San Francisco to Big Sur Drive