Lake Tahoe is full of fantastic state parks, but Sand Harbor on the east side of the lake is probably my favorite of all of them for sunset. While this park is technically in Nevada, it’s looking at California the whole time, so I figured it worked for this site. There are a few small […]
Sugar Pine Point State Park in Lake Tahoe
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Lake Tahoe is one of the best areas in California for state parks. Whether it’s Emerald Bay, D.L. Bliss, Sand Harbor or Sugar Pine Point, there is so much to explore along this beautiful stretch of California. Sugar Pine Point was one of the last parks I got a chance to see in Lake Tahoe, finally […]
24 Things to Do in San Francisco
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San Francisco is a world-renowned city that is home to tons of popular tourist attractions. I have been there many times, and each time I go, I find something new to explore. This list includes some of my favorite hikes, viewpoints, tourist attractions and parks all over the city of San Francisco, check it out […]
17 Things to do in Lake Tahoe in the Summer
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Lake Tahoe is one of my favorite areas in all of California. It is such a beautiful place in both the winter and the summer, but I prefer the summer since you can be out on the lake or hiking in the mountains. While this is not a complete list of spots to explore, it […]
Mendocino Botanical Gardens Near Fort Bragg
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The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are a fantastic place to explore in the town of Fort Bragg. While it may not look like much from the outside, the gardens are situated on 47 acres and feature many different types of flowers as well as a beautiful walking path that will take you all the way down […]
Hiking Big Hendy Grove in Hendy Woods State Park
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Hendy Woods State Park is one of the many great spots to view coastal redwoods in the Mendocino County area of Northern California. I got a chance to hike the most popular trail in the park on my last visit there, and if you are driving on Highway 128, then you really should take an […]
Russian Gulch Headlands Trail in Mendocino
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Russian Gulch State Park is one of my favorite areas in Northern California. The small park features beautiful coastal views, a waterfall, a sinkhole, and an impressive bridge. It is worth getting out and exploring as it has a little something for everyone. This trail is less than a mile round trip, and it is […]
Big Bear City Guide: Hiking, Restaurants, Activities & Hotels
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Big Bear Lake is a popular mountain destination for Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. Based on where you live, you can be in Big Bear Lake in less than 2 hours and experiencing the views and fresh air of the city located at 8,000 feet. I have been going to Big Bear Lake for […]
Marshall’s Beach: An Epic San Francisco’s Sunset Spot
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San Francisco is a city that is full of amazing places for photography. However, when I am asked what my favorite spot is in the city, it is hard for me to not default to Marshall’s Beach. This small stretch of sand on the southwest side of the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the […]
Twin Peaks: One of San Francisco’s Best Views
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While visiting San Francisco, you will no doubt notice the giant radio tower that is situated up on the hill southwest of the city. This area is known as Twin Peaks, and it is a favorite spot for photography and for just getting a great view of the city. It is not as easy to […]
