West Coast

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As a San Francisco based blog, we’re constantly running around California, Oregon and Washington State finding the best West Coast travel spots. Need a West Coast Road trip itinerary? We got that. The coolest spots on the Pacific Coast Highway? Yup. Best places to find epic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, or hidden photo spots in Yosemite National Park, or the best wine tasting bars in San Luis Obispo or Twilight filming locations near Olympic National Park or…. well, we could go on and on, but check out one of our 200+ West Coast travel guides instead.

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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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Weekend In Bend Oregon Itinerary: 19 Adventurous Things To Do + Food & Drink!

Bend is a food paradise and an outdoor lover’s dream. You can see Mount Bachelor from almost everywhere in the city, peeking out behind buildings or between trees. When you’re…

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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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Horseback Riding At Smith Rock State Park (All The Views, None Of The Crowds!)

Robin and I were running ahead of schedule, so on our way to the stables, we pulled into the Smith Rock State Park visitor center lot just to check it…

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I Went Spelunking Bend Oregon Lava Caves With Wanderlust Tours

As you’re driving around Central Oregon and gazing out at the high desert landscape, just know that there are thousands of lava tube caves out there under the shrubs and…

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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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