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
There is just something about the beach that makes a person want to kick off their shoes and relax. While I am usually all for it, there is just too much of San Diego to explore to rightfully lay out, without wondering what you are missing out on! Now before you beach-lovers chew my head … Read more Your Perfect 3 Days in San Diego Itinerary
Death Valley National Park is one of extremes. Home to two of the world’s hottest temperatures ever recorded, its lowest point sits at 282 feet below sea level — just a mere 150 miles from the highest point in the Lower 48, Mt. Whitney. These are just a few incredible California facts that show the … Read more Weekend in Death Valley: Your Perfect 2 Days in Death Valley Itinerary
Whether you visit for the thundering waterfalls in spring, the seemingly endless sunny days of summer, the crisp golden colors of fall, or the snow-glittered winter, one day in Yosemite will make an everlasting impression. Yosemite National Park is home to giant sequoia forests, stunning granite rock formations that make every rock climber’s bucket list, and … Read more One Day in Yosemite National Park: Itinerary for a Quick Day Trip (2022)
Catalina Island is a rare tropical-feeling gem just a boat ride away from the California coast. Right off the SoCal shore, you can escape to a dreamy paradise of pastel houses, divine restaurants, and luscious hikes! Whether you’re looking for a luxurious weekend getaway from the fast-paced Southern California life or a jam-packed itinerary full … Read more Your Weekend in Catalina Itinerary: Two Ways To Enjoy Two Days in Catalina
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
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 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 you’re looking to escape to a small coastal town that has all the beachy scenery, cute amenities, and none of the crowds, you’re looking to head to Mendocino! This treasure is located between the beach and the redwoods in Northern California on Highway 1, the much-photographed two-lane road that runs up and down almost … Read more Your Weekend in Mendocino Itinerary: 2 Days of Beachfront Bliss