The 40 Best Instagram Spots in LA: Photography Guide

Palm tree vibes, skylines, Hollywood signs: this is what Instagram in LA is made of! We’ve gathered all the most Instagrammable spots in LA in one mega-guide to photographing your way through the City of Angels. From iconic shots like the palm trees of Sunset Boulevard to the boardwalk of Venice Beach to more under-the-radar … Read more The 40 Best Instagram Spots in LA: Photography Guide

Your Perfect Weekend in Lake Tahoe Itinerary: 2 Days of Alpine Bliss

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A weekend in Tahoe is a great opportunity for adventure and relaxation. What a wonderful opportunity for magnificent landscapes and happy memory-making! Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe spans across 2 states, California and Nevada. It is 22 miles long, 12 miles wide, and has 72 miles of shoreline. It is the deepest … Read more Your Perfect Weekend in Lake Tahoe Itinerary: 2 Days of Alpine Bliss

The 12 Best Outdoors Things to Do in Los Angeles: Socially Distant Edition

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Los Angeles has the perfect formula for spending time outdoors: clear blue skies, sunshine, and warm weather. On top of that, this “City of Angels” resides on an expanse that is brimming with entertainment, scenery, and culture.  There’s no shortage of things to see and do in LA. The westside will offer you remarkable sights … Read more The 12 Best Outdoors Things to Do in Los Angeles: Socially Distant Edition

The 10 Best Santa Barbara Wineries & Wine Tours

Warm days, cool nights, and fertile soil is a recipe for delicious wine, and Santa Barbara County has all of these components. The Santa Barbara wine region lies in the valleys and mountains to the north of Santa Barbara city. Most of these wonderful Santa Barbara wineries are clustered around smaller towns such as Los … Read more The 10 Best Santa Barbara Wineries & Wine Tours

The 5 Best Day Trips from Santa Barbara

While Santa Barbara has tons of exciting activities to do and places to visit, it’s also surrounded by interesting historical, cultural, and natural attractions that are absolutely worth visiting. Santa Barbara is a little less populated and developed than the rest of southern California, so some of the cool day trips you can take from … Read more The 5 Best Day Trips from Santa Barbara

Where to Find San Francisco Christmas Lights & Other Bay Area Lights

As the December holiday season approaches, make your schedule to get out and enjoy the holiday festivities around the Bay Area. Yes, even in the bizarre year that is 2020. Luckily, there are lots of socially distant opportunities to see the Christmas lights in San Francisco and other places around the Bay Area. From neighborhood … Read more Where to Find San Francisco Christmas Lights & Other Bay Area Lights

6 Best Santa Barbara Hikes For All Levels

Hiking in Santa Barbara is a unique experience. A small mountain range called the Transverse Range is just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, creating a scenic mountain backdrop from anywhere in the city and meaning that countless Santa Barbara hikes are, literally, in your backyard! It’s located just two hours north of Los … Read more 6 Best Santa Barbara Hikes For All Levels

13 Unique Day Trips from San Diego: A Detailed Local’s Guide

It is nearly November, the heat is finally breaking, and it is the perfect time for a day trip from San Diego before winter sets in! While I think you could hang out in San Diego itself for years and still not see the half of it, I also think this city is the perfect … Read more 13 Unique Day Trips from San Diego: A Detailed Local’s Guide

Weekend in Palm Springs: Itinerary for 2 Days of Fun & Adventure

If a gorgeous desert oasis with stylish hotels, superb golf courses, indulgent spas, and vintage shopping is your jam, a weekend in Palm Springs is just what you need! It does have an International airport if you are flying in and renting a car, but it’s also a popular weekend getaway from the Los Angeles … Read more Weekend in Palm Springs: Itinerary for 2 Days of Fun & Adventure

Your Perfect 3 Days San Francisco Itinerary for a Weekend in SF

San Francisco is a magical place, one I feel lucky to have grown up near.  From the Golden Gate Bridge to its hilly landscape folded with fog to its candy-colored Victorian architecture, San Francisco is entrancing and charming.  I’ve been making day trips to the City by the Bay since I was a little kid. … Read more Your Perfect 3 Days San Francisco Itinerary for a Weekend in SF