There are many incredible places to visit in California during winter, whether you want a warm beachy getaway or a snowy winter retreat in the mountains.

California’s long coastline makes for an excellent San Francisco to San Diego road trip with ocean views, charming beach towns, and some of the most famous cities in the world.

Wildflowers are gorgeous and always a treat to find, but sometimes it’s nice to visit a planted flower field that guarantees great blooms. This list includes both wildflowers and non-wildflowers!

Find unique things to do in California that you may not have heard of before! From a garden estate to animatronic dinosaurs to a butterfly preserve, there is no shortage of unique California activities on this list.

For the perfect holiday activity in the Bay Area, take a walk through Filoli Historic House and Garden. Admire the Christmas lights, get a mulled wine at the Holiday Bar, tour the mansion all decked out for the holidays, and grab a bite to eat the the Quail Café.

The ultimate guide to things to do, what to wear, the best time to visit, and what's blooming at Filoli Historic House and Gardens in the San Francisco Bay Area.

From shipwrecks to seals, there’s all kinds of maritime history and coastal sights to see in Point Reyes.

There are tons of things to do in and around the Bay Area, and many of them are an easy day trip! These are the best places to take a day trip and things to do in each place.

Sausalito is a town on the bay just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. It’s charming, a bit upscale, and gorgeous.

San Mateo is a lovely town with a Japanese Tea Garden, great restaurants, and a nice downtown. It’s a great spot for a day trip!

San Francisco during the holidays is a truly magical time. The entire city is decked out, there’s an air of cheeriness, and ice rinks pop up around town.

Looking for the perfect Instagram spot, locations for engagement shoots, or just a nice place to take photos? These are my favorite spots that I’ve been and the spots at the top of my list to go to on a future trip!