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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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    10 Perfect Things To Do In Palm Springs On Your First Visit (+ Huge Travel Guide)

    • Kara
    • November 29, 2022
    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…
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      16 Unique Things To Do In San Jose Del Cabo (Other Than Relax At A Resort!)

      • Kara
      • November 19, 2022
      Just a quick flight from the West Coast makes Baja California a favorite vacation destination, especially for couple trips or weekend getaways with the girls. I’ve been down to Cabo…
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        11 Actually Fun Things To Do In Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco (According To A Local)

        • Kara
        • November 4, 2022
        Welcome to San Francisco! As an almost-decade-long resident, I’m totally biased, but San Francisco is my favorite city on the planet. It’s full of vibrant cultures clashing together to make…
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          15 Fun Things To Do In June Lake, California (+ Huge Area Guide)

          • Kara
          • October 31, 2022
          Updated: 2022 June Lake Loop got on my radar years ago after seeing scenic photos online of bright yellow trees dotting a towering mountain with a clear blue lake below.…
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            One Day In Mount Rainier Itinerary: 12 Best Hikes, Photo Spots & Things To Do On A Day Trip

            • Kara
            • October 6, 2022
            Only got one day to explore Mount Rainier National Park? Hey, that was me last month when I went to Rainier with my husband! We only had one day in…
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              My 18 Favorite Lake Tahoe Summer Activities (South + North)

              • Kara
              • September 20, 2022
              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…
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                53 Best Restaurants In Portland: Unique Food Carts, Bars, Fine Dining & More

                • Kara
                • September 19, 2022
                Portland’s motto is “keep Portland weird” but it really should be “come with loose pants since you’ll want to eat all the things”. If you’re a foodie, there’s no lack…
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                West Beach in Santa Barbara
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                  Santa Barbara Travel Guide: 18 Things To Do, Eat & Drink (+ Easy Day Trips!)

                  • Kara
                  • September 7, 2022
                  We fell in love with Santa Barbara after just one day in town. While it’s now an internationally known city thanks to some famous locals, it’s still a wonderful stop…
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                    California Fall Colors: 17 Stunning Places To Visit This Autumn For Foliage

                    • Kara
                    • September 6, 2022
                    To say I love fall is an understatement. I’m a basic fall betch who breaks out the sweaters and PSL the second September first rolls around. And, every year I…
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                      13 Spots To Find Stunning Lake Tahoe & Hope Valley Fall Colors This Autumn

                      • Kara
                      • August 12, 2022
                      My alter ego is Queen of Autumn. I love living in San Francisco but I grew up in a state with seasons so each October, I’m craving fall leaves. Lake…
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                        15 Enchanting Things To Do In Leavenworth, Washington (+ Huge Guide!)

                        • Kara
                        • August 7, 2022
                        Leavenworth is an adorable mountain town in Washington state that just happens to look like a tiny village plucked from Bavaria in Germany. Each fall, they throw a big Oktoberfest.…
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