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California

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Whimsy Soul is a top California travel blog with in-depth guides and road trip ideas for California. From secret waterfalls in Northern California to wine tasting itineraries to the best boutique hotels in Southern California, Whimsy Soul has you covered so you can plan an epic California getaway.

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  • California
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Visiting Hearst Castle in California: Everything To Know + Best Tour To Take

  • Kara
  • May 19, 2022
A majestic castle-like estate that sits atop the Central Coast mountains overlooking Hwy 1 and the ocean and zebra paddock below? (Yes, Zebras.) And it’s totally open to the public…
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  • 12 min
  • California
  • Hot Springs
  • Travel
  • United States
  • West Coast

11 Best Northern California Hot Springs You Can Soak In

  • Kara
  • May 16, 2022
It was sunrise and our bodies were still frozen from camping in near zero-degree temperatures the night before. The sky above the mountains was turning pink as we quickly ran…
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Palm springs door tour pink door
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  • 7 min
  • California
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14 Self Guided Palm Springs Door Tour Stops: That Pink Door + More!

  • Kara
  • May 8, 2022
If a rainbow could be a city, it would be Palm Springs. This place is not just a pop of color – it’s an explosion of color. With so many…
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  • 10 min
  • California
  • Lifestyle
  • West Coast

Unique San Francisco Date Ideas (According To A Local!)

  • Kara
  • May 1, 2022
Let’s be real – you can do better than basic coffee dates or happy hour drinks. This is San Francisco after all! When I say the options for fun date…
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  • 11 min
  • California
  • Hiking
  • National Parks
  • West Coast

Day Trip to Joshua Tree: 8 Best Quick Stops & Easy Hikes For One Day In Joshua Tree

  • Kara
  • April 26, 2022
Yes, you can totally day trip to Joshua Tree from Palm Springs, but you’ll need careful planning. That’s what I’m here for! I’ve done a few Joshua Tree National Park…
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  • 6 min
  • California
  • Flower Fields
  • Travel
  • West Coast

11 Best Field Of Sunflowers In California (Addresses + Photos)

  • Kara
  • March 31, 2022
(Updated April 2022) You’ve seen them on Instagram. The stunning endless rows of golden sunflowers that seem to stretch for days. I visit the magical sunflower fields in California each…
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  • 12 min
  • California

Moving to California? Top 15 Pros & Cons Of Living In California According To A Local

  • Kara
  • March 28, 2022
Back in 2014 when my husband and I decided we were moving to California that fall, I had a LOT of friends have a similar reaction. Their eyes got big,…
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  • 12 min
  • California
  • Travel

15 Top Destinations For An Iconic California Bachelorette Party

  • Kara
  • March 14, 2022
Congratulations, you’re planning a bach party! Perhaps you’re the bride herself dreaming of a California getaway from the stresses of wedding planning or the best bridesmaid ever gathering bachelorette party…
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  • 8 min
  • California
  • West Coast
  • Wine Tasting

20 Most Beautiful Wineries in Napa Valley: Top Scenic Views, Castles & Unique Vineyards

  • Kara
  • February 18, 2022
Maybe it’s just me being a 90’s kid who watched the Parent Trap too many times, but I love a Napa Valley winery that takes my breath away first with…
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  • 9 min
  • California
  • Travel
  • West Coast

12 Sonoma Coast Road Trip Stops On Hwy 1: Hidden Gems, Cute Towns & Best Eats

  • Kara
  • February 11, 2022
I’ve driven up and down the Sonoma Coast portion of Hwy 1 countless times but it never ceases to take my breath away. Each bend of the curve that turns…
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  • 13 min
  • California
  • City Guides
  • West Coast
  • Wine Tasting

12 Charming Things To Do In Calistoga (+ Huge Area Guide)

  • Kara
  • February 4, 2022
Calistoga has always stolen my heart. Sitting at the very top of Napa Valley, Calistoga absolutely has corners of the grand luxury that Napa is known for, but at the…
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