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10 San Francisco Guidebooks: Explore SF’s Hidden Corners

04/09/2021 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Best San Francisco Guidebooks

Your curated list of cool San Francisco guidebooks. Get beyond the obvious tourist stuff to find walking tours, foodie tips and explore San Francisco hidden corners.

13 Santa Cruz Beach House Airbnbs: Ocean Front, Killer Views and Coastal Vibes

02/10/2021 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Modern Chic Santa Cruz Beach House on Airbnb with deck views

This curated list of Santa Cruz beach house Airbnbs deliver an amazing coastal experience. Get beach access, killer ocean views and proximity to fun things to do on the Santa Cruz, coast.

What to Pack for Lake Tahoe in the Winter: Everything You Need

02/02/2021 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

What to pack for Lake Tahoe in the Winter. family playing in snow

Figure out what to pack for Lake Tahoe in the winter with this thorough packing list. Get specific tips for what to bring, how to pack it and how to plan your winter trip.

25 Fun Facts about Lake Tahoe That Will Surprise You

01/29/2021 by Carol Guttery 1 Comment

Fun fact about Lake Tahoe sunrise in fall

Learn some fun facts about Lake Tahoe before you visit. Get the scoop on Tahoe’s history, natural resources, eccentric residents and offbeat factoids.

13 Woodsy Santa Cruz Tree Houses to Rent

01/26/2021 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Santa Cruz redwood treehouse. cabin with walkway

Spend your weekend getaway in a Santa Cruz tree house. This curated list of Airbnb listings has cozy wood cabins, tree house platforms, glamping spots and a whole lot of forest.

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.

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.

10 Cool Facts About Death Valley National Park

12/01/2020 by Carol Guttery 8 Comments

Death valley facts Zabriskie Point

Know before you go with these 10 fun Death Valley National Park facts.

Complete California State Parks List with Map & Travel Tips

11/25/2020 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

California state-parks Prarie Redwoods State Park. Redwood Forest

Your complete list of California State Parks, sorted by region and county with park planning tips and resources.

20 Totally Unique California Themed Gifts: Give Some California Swag

11/20/2020 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

California Gift Guide

Share some California love with these 20 fun and unique California themed gifts. Find household items, clothing, books and other made in California gifts.

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