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

Mono Lake in the Eastern Sierra

Walking the Boardwalk Trail at Mono Lake, California!

Mono Lake is located in the Eastern Sierra in California. It wasn’t really on our itinerary when we did an Eastern Sierra fall road trip from South Lake Tahoe to Bishop, because it’s not a lake known for fall colors. But when we were taking photos of hillsides covered with fall … Read More

Cambria, CA: Best Things to Do!

Cambria is a must-visit seaside village on California’s beautiful central coast. The best things to do in Cambria make it a delightful escape, whether for a day trip or a weekend getaway. The quintessential California coastal town, Cambria is not so big that it loses that quaint seaside village feel, … Read More

Santa Barbara Harbor Flagpole Reflections

My Five Favorite Instagram-Worthy Spots in Santa Barbara!

A stunning California beach town wedged between the Santa Ynez mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara has no dearth of Instagram-worthy photo sites. Its historic dusty-pink Mission and the colorful tiled Spanish steps at Paseo Nuevo are gorgeous. From mountain roads offering jaw-dropping views to waterfront locations perfect for … Read More