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San Diego’s Chicano Park Murals: Chicano History & Pride

Last Modified: March 25, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Chicano park murals: Barrios Unidos Logan

San Diego’s Chicano Park murals express the Chicano political and cultural experience in America. Learn about the history of the park’s murals using this guide.

10 San Francisco Guidebooks: Explore SF’s Hidden Corners

Last Modified: January 17, 2022 by Carol Guttery

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.

40 Novels About San Francisco: Page Turners, History, Love Stories & Diverse Reads

Last Modified: January 17, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Novels about San Francisco

This list of novels about San Francisco have been curated by a former SF bookseller. Find some rockin’ reads- cyberpunk, romance, historical interest and a diverse set of cool characters.

Find the Hottest California Street Art in These 10 Cities

Last Modified: April 28, 2022 by Carol Guttery

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.

8 Offbeat & Artsy Things to do in Joshua Tree Town

Last Modified: May 19, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Joshua Tree Noah Purafoy sculpture museum- wood shed and bike

These cool things to do in Joshua Tree, California will help you find the town’s artistic side. Get a full guide for what to see and how to find it.

10 Cool Facts About Death Valley National Park

Last Modified: January 13, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Death valley facts Zabriskie Point

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

10 Cool Facts About Joshua Tree National Park

Last Modified: May 19, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Joshua Tree National Park facts: tree and rock landscape

Know before you go with these 10 fun Joshua Tree National Park facts.

Explore the Donner Pass Summit Tunnels: Full Guide and Map

Last Modified: May 11, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Tahoe Donner Pass Summit tunnel number seven with hikers

Explore California history and some gritty urbex graffiti in the Donner Pass Summit tunnels. This guide will give the history of the tunnels and practical tips for how to hike them.

The 14 Best Bookstores in San Francisco: Your Local Booknerd’s Guide

Last Modified: January 6, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Blackbird Books in San Francisco. Children's books on shelf

Find your new favorite SF book shop. Get this guide to 14 of the best indy San Francisco bookstores, recommended by a local and former bookseller

San Francisco’s Mission District Murals: Explorer’s Guide & Map

Last Modified: April 22, 2022 by Carol Guttery

SF Mission Murals: Born in the Mission

Take the full tour of San Francisco’s Mission District Murals. This guide (with map) gives you history, context and lots of eye candy.

17 San Francisco Photography Spots: Locations, Galleries & Guide

Last Modified: April 22, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Goldsworthy lines in the Presidio San Francisco. Woman walking in the woods

Take epic shots with this guide to the best San Francisco photography spots. Find shooting locations, photography galleries and Instagram hashtags.

Heed the Call of the Wild: Jack London in California

Last Modified: January 5, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Heinhold Saloon in Jack London Square Oakland

Heed the Call of the Wild and visit Jack London in California. His life and travels offer inspiration for the adventurous traveler

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