Fall at June Lake in the Eastern Sierra

Eastern Sierra Lakes You Must Visit!

The lakes of the Eastern Sierra of California are known for their beauty. About seven hours, give or take, from the Pacific Coast by road is a California that’s as far removed from palm-lined boulevards and beautiful beaches as the proverbial chalk from cheese. A California where craggy snow-capped peaks … Read More

Sunset at Sand Harbor State Park, Lake Tahoe

‘Fall’-ing in Love: 5 Reasons to Visit Lake Tahoe in October!

Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada alpine lake that straddles the borders of California and Nevada, makes for a great visit in the fall. The Lake Tahoe area is beautiful in October, with colorful foliage and bright sunny weather, albeit with cool temperatures. Lake Tahoe is really, really large (in the … Read More

View from Artesa Winery Napa Valley California

Eight Gorgeous Napa Valley Wineries You Must Visit!

Planning a trip to Napa Valley and looking for beautiful Napa wineries to visit? The Napa Valley in Northern California is justly famous for its award-winning wines and cuisine. It makes for a lovely travel destination any time of the year. But did you know that many wineries here are … Read More

Wine country views in Napa Valley California

Five Fun Things to do in the Napa Valley (Other than Wine Tastings!)

You’ve done your research and scheduled all your wine tastings for your visit to the Napa Valley, Northern California’s famed wine country. Great! But here are five other fun things to consider while you’re there, to round out your Napa Valley experience. Savor Wine Country Cuisine The Napa Valley is … Read More

Driving the Pacific Coat Highway along the Big Sur Coast

The Absolute Best Things to Do in Big Sur: Must-Stop Spots!

The Big Sur stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway, from Carmel to San Simeon, is among the most spectacular coastal road trips in the world. In this article, we describe the absolute best things to do in Big Sur! The drive itself is epic: one you’ll definitely want to put … Read More