Exploring the desert on a day trip from Palm Springs California

21 Exciting Day Trips from Palm Springs (+ Map!)

Visiting Palm Springs? If you have time to spare, consider one or more of these exciting day trips from Palm Springs! From mountains to coasts and lakes to desert there’s a lot of natural beauty within day trip distance of Palm Springs. Plus, there are several vibrant cities and charming towns nearby to explore! When planning a visit to Palm … Read More

The Eastern Sierra makes for one of the best weekend trips from San Francisco

20+ Best Weekend Getaways from San Francisco (Mini Road Trips!)

Looking for the best weekend trips from San Francisco? You have so many destinations from which to choose! From laid-back beach towns to exciting cities and national parks to wine country, San Francisco and the SF Bay Area are well within reach of a wide variety of weekend getaway destinations. We’ve done dozens of weekend road trips from the SF … Read More

Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park is one of the must-visit state parks near San Francisco, California

18 Spectacular State Parks Near San Francisco (+ Map!)

Looking for the best state parks near San Francisco to visit? California has a very robust state parks system, with beautiful parks scattered all over the state, and you will be spoiled for choice when it comes to state parks around San Francisco. From mountains to coast and redwood forests to wildlife havens, there are many beautiful California state parks … Read More

Driving beautiful 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach California

17-Mile Drive: A Scenic Road Trip Through Pebble Beach, California

The 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach in Monterey County is one of the most scenic road trips in California. The drive is known for its spectacular setting by the Pacific Ocean. Connecting the towns of Pacific Grove and Carmel-by-the-Sea, the 17-Mile Drive should be at the top of your list of things to do in Monterey. It is also a … Read More

A Highway 395 Road Trip Through the Eastern Sierra of California

Highway 395 Road Trip through the Eastern Sierra in California

The Highway 395 road trip through the Eastern Sierra mountains is spectacularly scenic from end to end, and is one of the most exciting California road trips you can do. It should be on the itinerary of every nature lover that visits California! This epic road trip along Highway 395 (US Route 395) takes you through diverse and beautiful landscapes. … Read More

Lake Tahoe is one of the most popular California weekend getaways.

22 Essential California Weekend Getaways (+ Where to Stay!)

Looking for the most iconic California weekend getaways? There are more places in California for weekend escapes than you can hope to get on a list. The Golden State is full of fun things to do, no matter where you choose to go: desert, redwood forests, mountains, or coast. But if you are looking to visit some of those incredible … Read More

California road trip itinerary

The Great California Road Trip Itinerary: An Epic 4-Week Golden State Adventure

A California road trip is at the top of the bucket list for most visitors to the state. And no wonder! California’s spectacular natural beauty and its vibrant cities and towns make it the perfect road trip destination. Read on to discover the ultimate itinerary for a road trip through California! Located on the Pacific Coast, California is the third-largest … Read More

Big Sur is a must-visit on a California road trip itinerary!

The Ultimate 2 Week California Road Trip Itinerary (Coast, Desert, and Mountains!)

Considering a California road trip? Planning a California road trip itinerary can be challenging and exhilarating at the same time, because the state is so vast, diverse, and jaw-dropping beautiful. Our 2 week California road trip itinerary takes you through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Golden State, from the rugged cliffs of Big Sur to the granite … Read More