San Luis Obispo has the bragging rights of being called one of the “Happiest Places in America”! Tucked right California’s Central Coast region, San Luis Obispo is located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you plan on making that bucket list road trip down the Pacific Coast Highway, you must stop in this … Read more 8 Superb Things to Do in San Luis Obispo
Dana Point, California is a fun beach destination in Southern California that deserves more attention that it gets! The lovely beachside community of Dana Point is located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego in Orange County, amongst famous neighbors like Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and Crystal Cove State Park. This beautiful small costal city … Read more 11 Delightful Things to Do in Dana Point, CA
Any destination with the word “beach” in it has me at “hello”, and Newport Beach is no exception! Newport Beach is one of the quintessential California beach towns set on one of the prettiest beaches in Southern California, and it has its own unique personality, style, and natural beauty. Where to Stay in Newport Beach … Read more 13 Fun Things to Do in Newport Beach, CA
The first time I took public transportation in Los Angeles, I was a little nervous. Okay, I lied. I was really nervous. For the first several months that I lived in L.A., I had no idea where I was most of the time. I always felt lost. It wasn’t like I had never ridden a … Read more How to Get Around Los Angeles Without a Car: LA Public Transportion Guide
As the sun begins its descent to the horizon, the light of the day begins to mellow into radiant hues of dreamy reds and purples. This wondrous phenomenon occurs every single day. You guessed it—the sunset! Los Angeles sunsets are exceptional. It’s not just the vivid sky that is breathtaking, but it’s the surrounding environment … Read more 19 Best Places to See the Sunset in Los Angeles
The phrase “Funk Zone” refers to a certain neighborhood of downtown Santa Barbara that’s right next to the beach and filled with modern art, unique restaurants, boutique shops, and wonderful tasting rooms. The name of this area is very fitting! This is one of Santa Barbara’s funkiest, coolest neighborhoods. If you’re just cruising around the … Read more Your Guide to the Santa Barbara Funk Zone: Where to Eat, Drink & Shop
Even with all of the 2020 social distancing, the LA area has plenty of places with the holiday spirit to explore. Cruise through festively light neighborhoods like Candy Cane Lane and Christmas Tree Lane, window shop along Rodeo Drive, or participate at a safe distance in one of the many Christmas tree lighting ceremonies around … Read more 19 Places to Find the Best Los Angeles Christmas Lights
When home brewing became legal in California in the 1970’s, the microbrewery boom began. The amount of breweries in the state began to multiply exponentially each decade and inspired the brewery trend to spread across the country. This is why you will find phenomenal breweries in almost every city in California, and Santa Barbara breweries … Read more 7 Awesome Santa Barbara Breweries: Your Craft Beer in Santa Barbara Guide
Sacramento is the state capital of California and known as “the city of trees”. For being the capital of the most populous state in the US and one of the largest economies in the world, Sacramento is a fairly small city. However, it has some great restaurants, family-friendly activities, and some interesting nightlife, with a … Read more The Absolute Best Hikes Near Sacramento: 15+ Ideas
San Francisco is my hometown — well, I was technically born just across the Bay, in Oakland. But San Francisco is synonymous with so many of my most treasured childhood memories. While I now live on the other side of the globe from San Francisco, quotes about San Francisco are a wonderful way of bringing … Read more 75 Fantastic San Francisco Quotes & Instagram Captions