California Travel Ideas & Guides

Want to travel in California instead of going home for Thanksgiving? Same. Here are some of my favorite destinations I’ve visited in California during Thanksgiving over the years.

Paso Robles is an underrated wine region in California. Here’s how to plan a weekend trip to the Central Californian town and region.

This underrated wine region might be one of California’s coolest. With creative, small wineries, cowgirl-cool vibes, and plenty of great food and drinks, it makes for a fun-filled getaway. Here are my top picks for a trip there.

Looking for an easy getaway from San Francisco? From the coast and wine country to an off-the-beaten path spots in the Sierra Nevadas, here are some of my favorite weekend getaway spots in Northern California—all within 3 hours of the city.

I absolutely love the boutique hotel scene in Healdsburg, California. Here’s where I’d recommend staying on your next trip to this charming small town in Sonoma.

This small town of Guerneville in Northern California is one of my favorite places for a summer getaway—thanks to its location on the Russian River. After years of visiting, here are my top picks for things to do, where to eat, and where to stay.

Farm-fresh meals, beautiful nature, and small-town community—this isn't your average weekend escape. Here's what it's like to stay at Blue Ruby Farm in this off-the-beaten-path corner of California’s Sierra foothills.

Healdsburg is one of my favorite small towns for a wine country getaway. Here’s how to plan the perfect trip there, according to a local who has spent many weekends there.

From small towns rooted in the state’s pioneer past, to wine country gems with food and beverage scene to rival California’s major cities, here are 12 of the most charming small towns in Northern California.

Recently, I evaluated every. single. hotel in San Francisco. These are the 12 I’d most recommend to friends—whether they’re looking for a high-quality luxury splurge, or a cheap-and-cheerful boutique stay near great bars and restaurants.

Dawn Ranch opened in 2022, and is a welcome addition to Guerneville’s hotel scene. Centrally located and with private river access, it has everything you need for a perfect escape to the Russian River.

Traveling to San Francisco? Here are 6 essential travel tips to know before you visit the City by the Bay.

This is one of the most beautiful places in Northern California. From where to stay to what to eat, here's your guide to planning a perfect weekend away in Tomales Bay and Point Reyes.

Popular campgrounds can book up months in advance, but it’s still possible to find a last-minute place to camp in California with these tips.

Even if you’ve been to Napa a zillion times, these new places are enough reason to plan a trip there asap.

Use this guide to plan the perfect day trip to Muir Woods from San Francisco.

Mendocino Grove is one of the best glampsites in California, thanks to its elevated amenities like an on-site espresso bar and sauna, and beautiful, woodsy location.

Use this guide to help plan a bike adventure getaway to Point Reyes, California. Get tips on food, hotels, camping, and bike routes from San Francisco.

From Palm Springs to Sonoma wine country, these are 7 boutique hotels in California worth planning a trip around, thanks to their excellent design, hospitality, and location.

More of a restaurant with a hotel than a hotel with a restaurant, this northern California Inn—known for its 2 Michelin star restaurant—is a perfect relaxed weekend getaway for food-lovers.

Use this 3-day travel itinerary to Sea Ranch, California to plan a weekend getaway to the area, complete with recommendations on where to eat, stay, and things to do.

Do you love food and bike rides? Discover five great bike rides in the San Francisco Bay Area that end with a great meal.