Hiking at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is unique in that you can walk beside cacti and stroll through fields of wildflowers while looking out at the ocean. You can also walk by some of the rarest pine trees in the world. Torrey Pines in San Diego is an incredible place to hike, but there …
I’ve visited the San Francisco Bay Area a few times now, visiting friends, and it’s become one of my favorite places in California. An absolute gem in San Francisco is the Japanese Tea Garden, which is nestled inside Golden Gate Park, a beautiful place to visit nearly any day of the year. Here’s everything you …
Black sand beaches are rare. The Big Island of Hawaii has seven black sand beaches. But one stands above the rest as the largest, most accessible, and, dare I say, most beautiful. The Punalu’u Black Sand Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii is arguably the best black sand beach to visit in Hawaii. Here’s …
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks have more to see than just big trees. They have imposing canyons, cascading waterfalls, wildflower-filled meadows, and sweeping viewpoints. Make the most of your next trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon in California with these can’t miss activities. About Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Kings Canyon and Sequoia …
Wondering how to do a day trip to Channel Islands National Park? I’ve compiled a complete guide on how to visit Channel Islands for a day — everything you need to know and what I wish I knew when I did a day trip to Channel Islands National Park. Twelve family members joined me on …
Imagine heading into a store, down a set of stairs to find yourself looking out at the ocean from inside a sea cave. Does such a place exist? Yes, at the Cave Store in La Jolla! The Cave Store is one of seven sea caves in La Jolla, California, but it’s the only one in …
Ostrichland USA is an ostrich farm just outside Solvang, a Danish town in California. We stayed only a few hours but these were some memorable hours. If you’re on a road trip up/down the California coast, definitely make Ostrichland USA in Solvang one of your stops. Here’s a guide to what you should know to …
Thinking of stopping at the Pismo Beach butterfly grove to see thousands of Monarch butterflies clustered in the trees? This only happens a few months of the year in winter as the butterflies migrate south along the California coast. Here’s your guide to how and when to see thousands of Monarch butterflies during their winter …
I visited Pinnacles National Park for a day and found its hike to Bear Gulch Cave and Reservoir to be one of my favorite hiking trails I’ve ever done. The hike to Bear Gulch Reservoir allows you to also explore Bear Gulch Cave on the way and is easily the best hike in Pinnacles National …
Planning to visit Joshua Tree National Park? One day in Joshua Tree is plenty of time to see all the highlights of this national park in the California desert. We spent one December day in Joshua Tree National Park, and here are the best things we did. About Joshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree National …
