The Best Time to Visit California: Season by Season Guide
Figure out the best time to visit California. This season-by-season guide gives you itinerary ideas for where to go…and when, with a FAQ on weather, crowds and other travel tips.
22 Things to do in Pismo Beach: Enjoy Pismo’s Beachy Charms
Explore one of the best beach towns in California with these fun things to do in Pismo Beach. Find beaches, hikes, kid’s activities, scenic drives and good eats.
4 Tips for Riding the Cable Cars in San Francisco
All your questions answered for riding the cable cars in San Francisco. Get tips on the best line to ride, ticketing info, history and more nerdy trolley fun.
12 National Parks Near San Francisco (Under 3 Hours of Drive-time)
Get inspired to visit cool national parks near San Francisco. This guide lists ALL of the national parks within a 3 hour drive, with suggested things to do and a map.
21 San Francisco Travel Tips: Full First-Timer’s FAQ
Use these San Francisco travel tips to maximize your trip. Get trip planning advice, ideas for what to do, (and which touristy things not to do) and practical logistical tips.
The 10 Best Walks in San Francisco
Get off the couch and take one of these best walks in San Francisco. These walks range from 2-17 miles with forests, parks, epic views, urban exploration and SF history.
Where to Go Hiking in the Presidio: 5 Top Trails
Figure out where to go hiking in the Presidio of San Francisco. Get a curated list of trails with epic views, informative history and quirky stops.
Strolling San Francisco’s Barbary Coast Trail: How to Do it DIY
Take a stroll through SF’s most notorious Gold Rush neighborhood on this Barbary Coast Trail tour. Get background, things to do and a complete Barbary Coast map.
Why Rhyolite Ghost Town Near Death Valley Is Worth Visiting
Rhyolite ghost town (near Death Valley) is a well-preserved example of California late gold mining boom. This guide has Rhyolite’s history and practical tips on how to visit.
8 Ghost Towns in Death Valley: Explore the Dust & Rust
Explore CA’s boom and bust by visiting these ghost towns in Death Valley. These towns in (and near) the national park offer dusty, rusty California history.
How To Rock Your Joshua Tree Visit: Everything You Need to Know
This is the only guide you’ll need to plan your Joshua Tree visit. This insanely thorough travel guide has planning tips, top things to do, lodging and packing ideas.
Going Way Out There in East Jesus, California
Learn more about the East Jesus art installation in Niland, California. This offbeat sculpture garden is fueled by a sustainable and collectivist art ethic.