California Road Trips

A scenic coastal landscape features rugged cliffs dotted with windswept trees and lush greenery overlooking a deep blue ocean under a clear sky, ideal for scenic drives in Northern California. In the background, a range of hazy mountains stretches across the horizon.

Top 5 Scenic Drives in Northern California

Some of the best memories I have as a kid growing up in Sacramento include piling into the Country Squire station wagon — seatbelts? What […]

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A winding road curves through a mountainous landscape adorned with dense autumn foliage. Pine trees stand tall among vibrant hues of yellow, orange, and green. Road tripping through California’s fall foliage is a visual feast, with the clear sky highlighting the vivid colors of the trees on the hillside.

Road Tripping through California’s Fall Foliage

When autumn hits, you should consider taking a weekend getaway to enjoy some of the best fall foliage viewing in California. Listed below are some

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A serene landscape with a clear blue Lake Tahoe, surrounded by tall evergreen trees. The sun is shining, casting shadows among the trees, and distant mountains are visible on the horizon. The water near the shore is transparent, showing underwater rocks—perfect for summer adventures.

Lake Tahoe Summer Adventures

There’s nothing more depressing than a back-to-school sale. If you’re a kid it’s the harbinger of doom, and for adults it means summer’s nearly over.

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A scenic coastal view with a sandy beach and gentle waves along the shore. A mountainous cliff rises on the left, extending toward the horizon under a clear blue sky. The beach stretches alongside a road with small structures and parked vehicles, capturing the charm of a Four-Days Ventura County Coast getaway.

Four-Days on the Ventura County Coast

I remember as a kid driving north through Ventura County with my parents and seeing nothing but fields and farmland. Coming from L.A., I might

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A scenic view of distant mountains basking in the warm light of an early sunset. The sky is painted with soft pastel hues of pink and orange. Below the mountains, a lush forest occupies the foreground, framed by tall trees on either side—your perfect Ojai Getaway guide.

Discovering Ojai: A 4-Day Dream Getaway

Twelve miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, the city of Ojai lies in a small valley, north of Ventura and east of Santa Barbara. Arrive

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A scenic view of a blue harbor on Catalina Island, with several boats and yachts anchored in the water. In the background, there is a large building with a red roof, situated on a rocky coastline under a clear blue sky. Hilltops with sparse vegetation are also visible.

A 48 Hour Dream Getaway to Catalina Island

Mention to any Californian that you’re heading over to Catalina Island, and the inevitable response is always something like, “Ooh, I’ve always wanted to go

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A wooden plate contains sliced scallion pancakes arranged around a divided dish, which holds three compartments of dipping sauces: soy-based sauce, avocado salad with sesame seeds, and a spicy mayo mixture. Perfect for the best dinner in Wine Country, the colorful presentation enhances the appetizing look.

Best Tasting Rooms in Sonoma County

After a long day of floating the Russian River, wine-tasting (we see you, oenophiles) or relaxing into your weekend getaway, there’s nothing better than tucking into a

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