Death Valley National Park is the largest national park in the lower 48 states – over 3 million acres of desert valleys, salt flats, sand dunes, canyons, and mountain ranges. It is also one of Read more…
If you are looking for things to do in Monterey, start with this: the city packs a world-class aquarium, a historic waterfront, great seafood, sea otters, and one of California’s most scenic drives into a Read more…
If you are looking for things to do in Solvang, here is the short version: this tiny Danish village in the Santa Ynez Valley is one of the most charming day trips in California. Half-timbered Read more…
Hearst Castle sits on a hilltop above San Simeon, on California’s Central Coast, and it is one of the most unusual places you can visit in the state. It is part mansion, part art museum, Read more…
Channel Islands National Park is California’s most remote national park and the only one you cannot drive to. There are no roads in, no cars on the islands, no stores, no restaurants, and no hotels. Read more…
A Morro Bay day trip from San Diego is one of the most underrated adventures you can take in California. Yes, it’s roughly 320 miles each way and about five hours of driving. But hear Read more…
If you’re driving the California coast and wondering whether to add a Cambria, California road trip stop to your itinerary, let me make this easy for you: absolutely yes. Louie (my Mini Goldendoodle) and I Read more…
If you’re searching for the best coastal picnic spots California has to offer, I’ve got you covered. I’ve spent years driving this coastline with my Mini Goldendoodle, Louie, pulling over at every scenic turnout that Read more…
If you’re hunting for the best seafood tacos San Diego waterfront has to offer, I’ve done the legwork (and the eating) for you. After years of living in San Diego and dragging my Mini Goldendoodle Read more…