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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.

One Day in San Francisco: Top Things to Do if Short on Time

June 22, 2022 By Gina Leave a Comment
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View of Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco while driving across

Things to See and Do in San Francisco in a Day One of my absolute favorite U.S. cities is San Francisco, California and it's well worth a visit even if it's just a day trip to San Francisco -- which I did numerous times back when I lived in San Diego. Whether you have a day … [Read more...]

Ultimate Guide to 24 Hours in San Diego

June 23, 2022 By Gina 11 Comments
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Things to Do in San Diego

How to Spend One Day in San Diego + Extra Things to Do if You Have More Time San Diego attracts visitors from all over the world for its beauty, warm weather, world-class beaches and attractions, dynamic craft beer scene, and terrific restaurants. It's the perfect place to … [Read more...]

The Ultimate One Day in Napa Valley Itinerary

May 17, 2022 By Gina 9 Comments
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Gorgeous grounds at Kuleto Estates.

The Top Things to Do in Napa When You Have Just 24 Hours If you have one day in Napa, there are four main things you should do. Taste wineRent a car if you have a designated driver or hire a driver if you don't.Don't drink so much wine that you don't remember your one day … [Read more...]

Shelter Island, San Diego: A Nautical Beach Getaway

November 2, 2020 By Gina Leave a Comment
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Boats, boat, and more boats in Shelter Island's harbor in San Diego.

Things to Do in Shelter Island San Diego & Where to Stay Despite having spent over a decade living in San Diego, I hadn't spent much time in Shelter Island, San Diego's most nautical neighborhood. I'd been there for some kayaking and knew of its seafood restaurants, but … [Read more...]

10 Best Small Cities in California to Visit — By a Local!

June 7, 2021 By Gina 14 Comments
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Best Small Cities in California

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Small Cities to Getaway to in California: Here’s Why You’ll Love Them! When it comes to the best cities to visit in California, think beyond the big three (aka San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles) and instead focus on the smaller cities … [Read more...]

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