Palo Alto gets stereotyped as tech bros and Teslas, and yes, there are many Teslas. There is also a herd of donkeys, an Art Deco cinema showing double features for the price of a latte, and Silicon Valley’s actual birthplace in someone’s garage. I have lived here my whole life, so these are the places I really send people.
A quirky stop in San Jose with wildlife, old canneries, and flavor-packed food. Alviso is not what you expect and that is the best part.
When I asked some British friends to take me to a cool and unique spot for the weekend, they immediately said, “Minehead.” I had seen their family vacation photos for years:…
Discover the best places to eat, shop, and explore in Los Gatos, California — from a solo female traveler’s perspective. Safe, scenic, and full of charm.
Most LA restaurants will feed you. These twelve feed you while making you feel like you’ve wandered into someone else’s fever dream. Acrobats, a Michelin-starred jungle, and a hot dog stand where celebrities queue like everyone else.
I found Dillon Beach Resort while hunting for somewhere cool on the Northern California coast, and booked Osprey Cottage at half price. The private beach is worth the drive. Here’s what $400 a night actually gets you, including the parts nobody mentions.
Headed to Fresno? Discover things to do in Fresno, California, from mural hunting and comfy Hilton stays to underground gardens and surprisingly charming downtown streets.
Is Arnold, California worth the drive? From giant sequoias and quiet trails to local restaurants and cozy lodges, here’s my honest take after multiple visits.
I grew up spending summers in Capitola, so this is what to do there according to someone with decades of field research: the beach, the 86 stairs up Depot Hill, the rebuilt wharf, the shops with no chains in sight, and the bakery you are required to visit.
What to do and see, where to eat in charming and beautiful Pacific Grove California!