Rows of palm trees, sparkling blue water, tiled stairways, succulents and plants everywhere you look, and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture: no wonder there are so many Instagrammable places in Santa Barbara! This charming seaside city nestled at the junction of California’s Central Coast and Southern California offers so many wonderful photo spots in Santa Barbara … Read more The 17 Most Instagrammable Places in Santa Barbara
Nicknamed the “Happiest City in America”, it doesn’t take long to figure out how San Luis Obispo earned its title. If you can’t feel the bliss the second you walk within city limits, a weekend in San Luis Obispo ought to do the trick! For starters, San Luis Obispo is perfectly located between the bustling … Read more Weekend in San Luis Obispo: A 2 Day SLO Itinerary
Santa Barbara is a wonderful beach town for a weekend getaway from Los Angeles or elsewhere in Southern or Central California! We’re talking about beautiful beaches, nice sunny California weather without the crowds of LA, and a slower pace than the larger cities. With its beautiful Mediterranean climate and gorgeous European-inspired architecture, it’s no wonder … Read more The Perfect Weekend in Santa Barbara Itinerary for 2-3 Days of Fun
San Francisco is spoiled for choice when it comes to wine, with three wonderful and distinct Northern California wine countries within about an hour’s drive from the city! If you’re planning on visiting California wine country from the San Francisco Bay Area, you’ll have to narrow down if you want to visit Napa Valley or Sonoma … Read more How to Get From San Francisco to Sonoma Wine Country
Santa Barbara is one of the most popular places to visit in California, from morning until night, with an endless collection of attractions and activities that can keep even the most extreme travel planners busy for weeks! There is always something to do in Santa Barbara, whether it be grabbing a cup of coffee at … Read more 5 Fun Things to Do in Santa Barbara at Night
When most people envision spending a weekend in California’s wine country, their mind goes straight to the Napa Valley. While there is plenty there to enjoy, Paso Robles has just as much to offer (if not more!). Although I can’t say that you will escape crowd-free, you will have way more wiggle room in terms … Read more The Perfect Weekend in Paso Robles: Your 2 Day Itinerary
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
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
Whether you’re local to Southern California or just visiting, the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden in San Marino is the ultimate destination for any nature, art, or history enthusiast! This 207-acre complex is home to 16 different gardens, multiple art galleries, an exhibition hall, several research facilities, and more. With so much to … Read more Your Complete Guide to Visiting the Huntington Library and Gardens