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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.

20 Best Beaches in California to Add to Your Bucket List

January 19, 2023 By Gina
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Best beaches in California from South to North

Must-See Beaches in California Along the Pacific Coast Highway For many residents of California, a day at the beach is just part of life. Visitors also usually make a jaunt to the beach a priority. I lived in California for over ten years and have traveled the entire … [Read more...]

5 Epic Day Trips From San Francisco You Have to Do at Least Once

December 13, 2022 By Gina
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We have the best day trips from San Francisco that you need to take at least once.

Don't Miss These Day Trips from San Francisco! Wineries, Charming Downtowns, Scenic Nature & More San Francisco is a bustling Northern California city known for having the Golden Gate Bridge. It also offers a Chinatown district, Alcatraz, and the 49ers. Once you’ve … [Read more...]

Insider’s Guide: 15 Best Day Trips From San Diego

November 16, 2022 By Gina
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Best day trips from San Diego.

The Must-Do Day Trips from San Diego -- Chosen By a Local! San Diego is a great place for a trip…or to live! I’ve done both. Whether you’re looking for ways to expand your San Diego vacation or you’re a local wanting a weekend adventure, these best day trips from San Diego … [Read more...]

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

May 17, 2022 By Gina
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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
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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...]

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