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. To visit, you take a boat or a plane, bring everything you need, and pack 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 me out – this small Central Coast fishing village delivers an experience so completely different 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 have driven this stretch of Highway 1 more times than I can count on our 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 looked even remotely promising – and I’ve narrowed it down to the spots that are 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 Louie along on every taco run the coastline allows, I’ve narrowed down the spots that Read more…
If you’re putting together your Highway 1 road trip packing list, I want to save you from the mistakes I made my first few times driving this route. I’ve driven the Pacific Coast Highway more times than I can count – from San Diego all the way up through Big Read more…
If you’re looking for the best Highway 1 road trip stops between LA and San Diego, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve driven this stretch of Southern California coast more times than I can count – sometimes solo, sometimes with Louie (my Mini Goldendoodle) riding shotgun – and I Read more…
If you’re planning a Pacific Coast Highway road trip, knowing the best coastal towns to stop on PCH can make or break your experience. I’ve driven this route more times than I can count – starting from my home base in San Diego and heading all the way up through Read more…
What Are the Best Big Sur Viewpoints Without Hiking? If you’re looking for the best Big Sur viewpoints without hiking, I have very good news: Big Sur is one of those rare destinations where you can experience world-class scenery without ever lacing up a pair of hiking boots. Seriously. Some Read more…
If you’re looking for the best beaches near Carmel, California, you’ve picked an incredible stretch of coastline to explore. I’ve driven this section of Highway 1 more times than I can count on road trips between San Diego and San Francisco, and every single visit reminds me why this part Read more…