A mere 45 minute drive from the culture rich city of San Francisco or a 6 hour drive from the bustling city of Los Angeles; Napa Valley is a welcome retreat for anyone that loves wine, relaxation and vast stretches of green grape fields. Reminding anyone of the...
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Biking Adventures around San Francisco Tiburon by the Bay
Biking Adventures around San Francisco: Tiburon by the Bay San Francisco is one of my favorite cities. Not so much for its nightlife or great city vibes, although those are great too, but for what surrounds it. Head off in almost any direction from downtown and you...
Four San Francisco Day Trips For Nature Lovers
San Francisco Day Trips As an Angeleno I am always in awe of how different San Francisco is from its southern sister. While the city itself is a bustling metropolis the towns and wilderness surrounding the city offer a never-ending amount of adventure and exploration....
Island Guide to Channel Islands National Park
Things to do at Channel Islands National Park The Channel Islands National Park are an island chain located off the Southern California Coastline. The national park, which is one of the least visited of all the US National Parks, consists of 5 islands spread...
Guerneville is Sonoma’s Best Kept Secret
My day began on a quiet, cold morning, with the chirps of birds and the whisper of the wind through the forest. I craned my neck back as far as it could go, looking up into the canopy & trying to spot the top of Parson Jones. “Hello.” I called happily into...
Things to Do at Lassen Volcanic National Park
California has some amazing National Parks that protect some of the most diverse and beautiful places in the country. Home to eight National Parks and many more national historic sites that protect marine life, mountains, deep valleys, sand dunes, desert, redwood...
Adventurous Things To Do in Los Angeles
Five Adventurous Things To Do in Los AngelesLos Angeles May be a big city but that doesn't mean you can't find adventure there. Here are 5 awesome adventures from sand to sea to get you off the sidewalk and out into nature.
Best Beaches in Los Angeles
With so many miles of coastline California has no shortage of beaches and the city of Los Angeles is no exception. Family fun, seclusion, water sports, biking, blading, arcade games, restaurants, roller coasters, bonfires and sand castles; LA’s beaches have a little...
California Road Trip to Big Sur, Sonoma Yosemite
Thinking of road tripping through California. Then follow along with me on this one week journey from the city of Los Angeles through the Northern coast of Big Sur & Monterey, North to San Francisco with a stop in Guerneville a cute town in Sonoma Wine Country...
Best Places to Wine & Dine in Sonoma and Napa Valley
The Ultimate Eco Wine Country Adventure For many; there isn’t much better than a tantalizing weekend sipping wines, exploring vineyards and indulging in enriching cuisine. As a wine enthusiast it is easy to strictly think about the taste and quality of the grapes that...