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

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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11 Best Northern California Hot Springs You Can Soak In

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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14 Self Guided Palm Springs Door Tour Stops: That Pink Door + More!

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

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

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

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

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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15 Top Destinations For An Iconic California Bachelorette Party

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

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

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

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

11 Best Northern California Hot Springs You Can Soak In

14 Self Guided Palm Springs Door Tour Stops: That Pink Door + More!

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

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

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

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

15 Top Destinations For An Iconic California Bachelorette Party

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

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

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

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