Yankee Jim’s Bridge in Colfax
Yankee Jim’s Bridge is a suspension bridge in the city of Colfax that was built over 90 years ago, and that is a historic bridge with a great swimming hole below it. … [Read More...]
Paramount Pictures Studio Tour in Hollywood
When in Hollywood, most people will want to see something related to the movies. While there is the famous walk of fame and places like that, one of the best ways to … [Read More...]
10 Things to do on Coronado Island
Coronado Island, which is not really an island but more of a peninsula is one of my favorite places to visit while in San Diego. The island has a lot of charm with historic old buildings, fun restaurants, great beaches and beautiful views of the San Diego skyline, here are ten things you can do […]
Bob’s Donuts in San Francisco
As a connoisseur of donuts all over California, you can bet that the famous Bob’s in San Francisco is one of those places I have frequented many times. Bob’s has been voted the second best donut shop in the nation as well as many other awards, and this unimposing shop in the Nob Hill area […]
Museum of Ice Cream in San Francisco
Disclosure: Tickets were provided free of charge, all opinions are my own. The Museum of Ice Cream has become an incredibly popular tourist attraction in both San Francisco and Los Angeles. Known for its photo areas set up for Instagram shots, I was a little wary that it would not be my cup of tea, […]
30 Places to Visit in California in 2019
California is full of so many different adventures, and it can be hard to pick where to travel each year. I figured I would start 2019 by sharing some of my favorite spots in the state, that way if you are looking to explore a new area maybe one of these 30 spots will catch […]
Best Food of 2018
Since I get the opportunity to travel around California so much throughout the year, I wanted to start a new end of year post where I share some of my favorite things that I ate during the previous year. Of course, I am not trying to say these are the best meals in the entire […]
Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel In San Francisco
This stay was provided free of charge, but all opinions are my own. The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel is located only a few blocks from Union Square right in the popular and touristy part of San Francisco. It is a beautiful and historic hotel that was built over 100 years ago and has some of […]
My Ten Favorite Adventures of 2018
As with previous years, 2018 was full of excitement and adventure with tons of trips all over California. While it is hard to pick my favorites, I tried to narrow it down to the ten most fun adventures I took in California this year. Check out the video and list below and let me know […]
Kayaking on Mono Lake: How to Experience the Tufas from the Water
Ever since the first time I visited this strange lake on Highway 395 I have always wanted to come back and do some kayaking. After researching the rules, I found that kayaking is very much allowed but that there are rules about how close you can get to the tufas during the bird nesting season […]
Hiking to the Wisdom Tree and Hollywood Sign
Hiking to the Hollywood Sign is something that most visitors want to do when they come to Los Angeles. While there are many ways to get there, one of the shortest (but steepest) is the hike to the Wisdom Tree on Burbank Peak and over the Getty Ridge Trail? To the back of the Hollywood […]
Angel Island State Park: Hiking the Perimeter Trail
Angel Island State Park is located only 30 minutes boat ride from the Fisherman’s Wharf area of San Francisco, yet many people who live and visit the San Francisco area have never been. I went for the first time in late 2018, and it was an incredible island with tons of hiking trails and history […]
San Francisco to Lake Tahoe Road Trip Stops
San Francisco to Lake Tahoe is a popular road trip for Bay Area residents and visitors alike. The 3.5-hour drive takes you through California’s capital and over the hills to the popular weekend playground of Lake Tahoe. While many people breeze through this ride, I wanted to give you some places you could stop if […]
17 Things to do in Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a popular destination for people in California and around the world. The pools, restaurants, golf courses, and adventures have welcomed those looking for a weekend getaway for years now, and there are always new places popping up to explore. I have been going to the area since I was young and I […]
