Did you know there was a black sand beach in Northern California? Not even an hour away from bustling San Francisco? Well, there is! It’s a hidden gem located in the Marin Headlands… about 20 minutes away from the Golden Gate Bridge. It’s secluded and stunning—and...

Stinson Beach is less than an hour away from San Francisco, but the small, calm beach town seems like a world away from the bustling city. Living in Northern California, I’ve heard about the beach from so many people. I’ve wanted to visit for years, but the weather...

On the northern coast of California, Capitola is a small, charming town that somehow gives off both vintage California and European vibes. That's probably why it's one of the most visited towns in the state! The calm nature of the town is so comforting and friendly...

After living in Northern California for a few years and always visiting the south shore of Lake Tahoe, I was excited to finally check out the north side. The south shore gets all the attention because it’s way more bustling and social. But the north shore is great for...

Eeeeee I finally made it to Kauai! I’ve been to the other three major Hawaiian Islands (Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island) and could not waitttt to see Kauai. It’s the oldest and most rural of the others (like, chickens roaming around type of rural) and it’s the least...

After needing to reschedule this trip three different times, I was excited that my older son and I could finally made it down to San Diego. Nicknamed "America's Finest City," it's the ultimate family destination. You can do as little or as much as you want- you can...