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Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park: How to Plan Your Visit

01/23/2021 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Malakoff Diggins state park terrain red cliffs and trees

This guide has everything you need to know to enjoy a day visit, hiking and camping in Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park.

The 10 Best Ghost Towns in California: Boom, Bust and a Lotta Dust

01/21/2021 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Ghost town of Bodie: Swazey Hotel building ruin

Get inspired to learn about California’s gold rush and mining history by visiting these 10 best ghost towns in California. Learn what made them boom and then bust.

Find the Hottest California Street Art in These 10 Cities

01/19/2021 by Carol Guttery 6 Comments

Sacramento mural by Shepard Fairey

Learn why California street art culture is so hot right now and find 10 cool towns, cities and offbeat spots for exploring it. Get links to specific guides and mural maps.

How to Visit the Golden Gate Bridge: Everything You Need to Know

01/16/2021 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Visit the Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco. Red bridge over water

This guide for how to visit the Golden Gate Bridge has everything that you need to know to see the bridge. Get FAQs and walking, parking and things to do nearby.

13 Half Moon Bay Airbnbs with Beachy Vibes

01/15/2021 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Sea Wolf cottage Half Moon Bay Airbnb on coast

Book one of these cool Half Moon Bay Airbnb rentals for a magical stay on the Coastside. Get primo access to beaches, the harbor and clifftop sunset views.

Walking the Devil’s Slide Trail: Everything You Need to Know

01/05/2021 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Devil's Slide Trail California: coastal landscape

Enjoy killer ocean views on the Devil’s Slide trail. This guide tells you how to get there, where to park and what to look for while on the trail.

Find Parking for the Golden Gate Bridge: Everything You Need to Know

01/04/2021 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Golden Gate Bridge parking - Welcome Center

Find parking for the Golden Gate Bridge with advice on which lots are the most convenient, which are free and which ones are near cool trails

25 Fascinating & Quirky Golden Gate Bridge Facts

01/01/2021 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Golden Gate Bridge facts: view from baker beach

Learn more about San Francisco’s most famous icon with these 25 Golden Gate Bridge facts. Get history and construction info along with fun, quirky factoids about the bridge.

Walking the Golden Gate Bridge: Everything You Need to Know

12/22/2020 by Carol Guttery 14 Comments

Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point south end

This local’s guide for walking the Golden Gate Bridge will give you eight practical tips and four route options that showcase the bridge from different angles.

SF’s Lands End Hike: Everything You Need to Know

12/20/2020 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Lands End hike in San Francisco sign

This guide to SF’s Lands End hike will tell you everything you need to know to do the hike including cool detours, must see stops, a map and parking suggestions

Top 10 Hippie Towns in California: Boho, Counter Culture and Cool

12/16/2020 by Carol Guttery 6 Comments

Hippie towns in California green vintage van

Go boho with this guide to 10 groovy hippie towns in California. Figure out where to go for an artsy, counter-culture weekend getaway.

Gray Whale Cove State Beach Park: Everything You Need to Know

12/13/2020 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Half Moon Bay Gray Whale Cove state beach park with bluff

This guide has everything you need to know to have a chill day visit to Gray Whale Cove State Beach Park near Half Moon Bay.

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