California and savings don’t often belong in the same sentence. Take it from me, a San Diego resident who bought an electric car to avoid California’s notoriously high fuel prices, only to double my electric bill, which costs more than my previous gas expenses from the clunker I traded in. Go figure. For travelers, though, …
Napa may be deemed the G.O.A.T. for American wine country, but there are plenty of less crowded and more authentic experiences than, say, Napa’s cheesy wine train and touristy prices. In fact, Napa was named the most expensive U.S. destination in 2018 and has found itself playing hopscotch on the same list ever since. While …
As I’ve already driven around San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles this spring, I couldn’t help but notice hundreds of Arizona license plates invading our roadways. And that means one thing — the unofficial kickoff to tourism season. Woo. 😑 Californians love where they live; I’m certainly not complaining. But come spring and summer, …
Step aside, Tahoe! There’s another NorCal lake hideaway with fewer crowds, unbounded nature, and no snooty vibes — a place where you won’t find thousand-dollar millionaires trying to outdo each other. In fact, this region of California leans more on the Boho spectrum where tie-dye shirts are commonplace, #vanlife likely outpaces the real estate market, …
As two of California’s most iconic cities find themselves in a self-induced dual of “which city is worse?”, one unheard-of itsy bitsy town has essentially been crowned the Golden State’s new tourism hotspot overnight. We’ve also seen images of the famous Golden Gate Bridge and Hollywood sign, but nowadays, all news outlets show are filthy …
Napa Valley is one of the most renowned wine destinations in the world. As such, prices are often driven up given high demand. All it takes is a little bit of digging to discover California is teeming with wineries from San Diego to the Oregon border. Napa may be a huge draw, but sleeping on …
Major cities are cool and all with iconic attractions and world-class eats, but it’s no secret small towns can leave a lasting mark, even more so than the bright lights of Broadway or neon glow of the Vegas Strip. Given spring has nearly sprung, that means it’s the perfect time to book that getaway you …
They say California is never a bad idea. Well, unless you buy a house in a fire zone… For vacationers, though, it’s a phenomenal place to visit with hundreds of miles of coastline that is perfect for a spring getaway. While much of Southern California is already witnessing spring vibes with gorgeous sunny days, wildflower …
After much of the U.S. dealt with frigid cold winters, springtime is essentially an open invitation to explore the great outdoors. We all know California is one of the best states for an awesome beach getaway, but it also boasts some of the best national and state parks in the nation, such as Joshua Tree, …
If you live on the East Coast or Midwest, you deserve a pat on the back for all the firewood chopping and driveway shoveling you’ve endured the past few months. Winter is coming to a close, but there are a few California beach destinations where spring has already sprung, so why wait? There’s no wrong …
Soft sand, picture-perfect shades of blue, and no need to pack a passport. Well, unless you didn’t get a Real I.D…. Otherwise, how does that sound? TripAdvisor just revealed the top beaches in America for 2025 and the top 4 are all stunners. Going coast to coast and beyond, Americans should feel truly spoiled by …
As we enter the final official month of winter, wouldn’t it be nice to get a head start on spring? Lush greenery, splendid sunshine, and cloudless blue skies. That’s what you’ll find along pristine coastlines and village-like streets in one of California’s most beautiful destinations. Sandwiched between San Diego and Los Angeles lies a ritzy …