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One Day in a City > Destinations > United States > California

California 1-Day Itineraries and Travel Tips

California 24-hour itineraries and other travel tips, including San Diego, San Francisco, Napa, and Santa Barbara travel guides plus more California destination inspiration for day trips and more.

The Best Things to Do (and Wine Taste!) on a Napa Girls Trip

May 17, 2022 By Gina Leave a Comment
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The best things to do and where to go wine tasting on a Napa girls trip. Top tips for how to have an epic girls weekend in Napa Valley.

How to Have an Epic Girls Weekend in Napa Valley Napa Valley is a region in northern California known for its many wineries. And if you’re like my best girlfriends and me, a girls night out most likely also means it’s wine time. So what better place for a girls trip than … [Read more...]

Things to Do in Costa Mesa: Hidden Gems, Local Arts, Epic Food & More

September 21, 2021 By Gina Leave a Comment
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Costa Mesa is a great day trip in Southern California with many fun and interesting things to do.

The Best Things to Do During a Day Trip to Costa Mesa, California Costa Mesa is a great day trip destination from Anaheim, Los Angeles, or San Diego, especially if you want to get away from California’s bigger cities. Plus, Costa Mesa is just 10 minutes away from John Wayne … [Read more...]

Local’s Guide to the Best Hidden Gems in San Diego, California

June 3, 2021 By Gina Leave a Comment
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The Best Hidden Gems in San Diego | 8 Secret Spots to Discover on Your Next Trip to San Diego, California

8 Hidden Gems to Find in San Diego Written By a Local San Diego is well-known for a lot of things. That world famous zoo, miles of spectacular beaches, and a vibrant surf culture come to mind. But if you get even a little bit off-the-beaten path, there are all kinds of … [Read more...]

8 Epic Ideas for a Fabulous Girls Weekend in San Diego

April 27, 2021 By Gina Leave a Comment
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8 Epic Ideas for a Fabulous Girls Weekend in San Diego

Local's Top Picks for Perfect San Diego Girls Getaway San Diego is known for surf, sand, and sunshine. It also has world-class restaurants, some of the best craft breweries in the US, and incredible resorts perfect for a girls weekend in San Diego. I lived in San Diego … [Read more...]

5 Best Girls Getaways in California: Where to Go in 2021

March 27, 2021 By Gina Leave a Comment
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Girl Getaways in California

Local's Guide to the Best Places in California for a Girls Weekend (or Longer!) It’s been a crazy year, made harder by the fact that we couldn’t always lean on our friends in person. If you are more than ready to say goodbye to the zoom happy hours and have some bonding … [Read more...]

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