12 Things To Do in Los Osos, California: A California Hidden Gem!
The Central Coast of California is overlooked far too often. I’m often given questioning looks when I say I live in San Luis Obispo (aka SLO) because it’s oftentimes unheard…
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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.
All The Office Filming Locations (We Found Dunder Mifflin & It Was The Best Day Of My Life)
I suddenly found myself online shopping for mustard yellow dress shirts and ties at 11pm. My friends and I had booked cheap tickets to Los Angeles and we were racking…
Davenport, California Travel Guide: 12 Fun Things To Do Along This Hwy 1 Town
I think I gasped when I saw Shark Fin Cove with my own eyes. It really looks exactly like a shark fin!! Davenport California is a tiny town on Hwy…
19+ Insanely Cool Things To Do In San Diego + Weekend Getaway Itinerary
Cotton candy sunsets, snorkeling next to leopard sharks, iced lattes, colorful murals, insanely good beer & overall chill vibes — San Deigo is one of those cities that I can’t…
Where To Find The Best Almond Blossoms in California
February and early march is my favorite time of year in the California Central Valley thanks to the endless miles and miles of beautiful white almond blossoms. They pop up…
16 Essential Outside Lands Tips To Survive The Weekend (From An SF Local)
The 2023 OSL lineup just dropped and I screamed when I saw one of my favorite artists (Noah Kahan) listed. Outside Lands Music Festival is a not your average music…
25+ Best Restaurants in SLO (& SLO County) According to a Local
I’ve lived in San Luis Obispo for about three years now, and we even had a mini Whimsy Soul retreat here last year so I think I’ve made the cut…
My 18 Favorite Lake Tahoe Summer Activities (South + North)
Visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer is paradise. Everything is so colorful. The air smells amazing (like pine, sunscreen and campfire smoke) and the sunsets over the lake look more…
17 Very Best Places To Travel in California in Winter
There’s many reasons I love living in California (endless cheap avocados is absolutely one of them) but the state’s sheer amount of terrain is another. Within a few hours drive…
13 Best Speakeasy Bars in San Francisco You Need To See For Yourself
Almost 100 years ago, when alcohol was prohibited in the United States, working-class people and celebrities alike flocked to “speakeasies” — or hidden bars behind restaurants, storefronts, and sometimes, even…
10 Perfect Things To Do In Palm Springs On Your First Visit (+ Huge Travel Guide)
Posted 2018. Updated 2022. Palm Springs, CA is paradise. Tucked away in the desert is a city full of modern architecture, rainbow doors, chic boutique hotels, and colorful murals. While…