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In the California beach city of Santa Cruz youβll find vibrant colors and photo-worthy vignettes scattered throughout the neighborhoods. From the old to the new, thereβs colorful Victorian style homes to bright and modern eateries and coffee shops.
Santa Cruz is a great weekend getaway from the Bay Area, itβs only an hour and a half drive south from San Francisco. The weather is usually much warmer and it can be a much needed escape from the fog.
Read MoreSan Diego is the best place to experience a real California summer. There's so much sunshine and plenty of parks and beaches to enjoy your time outdoors. My list of top 10 spots will help you plan your most perfect summer days.
Read MoreIt's that time of year! Long summer days ahead with endless sunshine. Everyone is scrambling to buy their festival tickets as the dates get released. While it's always very exciting, for a first-time attendee the process and planning for a festival can be a little overwhelming. It can be hard to know what to expect but with my help you can arrive prepared and ready for a great time.
In this guide I provide very helpful tips to making your festival and outdoor concert experience the best possible. From Coachella, Outside Lands in San Francisco, SXSW in Austin, BottleRock in Napa, and many more, this guide applies to all these big summer events.
Read MoreAlmost the entire Lady Bird film takes place in Sacramento and it has been dubbed "a love letter to the city." We just recently moved to Sacramento a few months ago and I am still very much exploring and discovering our new city. Watching this movie made me really fall in love and gave me so many ideas of places to visit when playing tourist in my own city.
Read MoreI am always on the lookout for good travel deals on Booking.com and I came across a steal for the luxury hotel Pullman San Francisco Bay (previously known as Sofitel) located in the Silicon Valley. We decided to take a road trip from Sacramento to the bay area and enjoy some cool temperatures and a relaxing atmosphere.
It was such an indulgent trip, sleeping on Egyptian cotton and laying out by the pool in a cabana. It was first class all the way with fine dining and bay views. Mother nature put on a spectacular show with one of the best sunsets I've ever witnessed. The colors were so vibrant and it took over the whole skyline. The perfect ending to our stay. :)
Read MoreFor years Palm Springs has been a coveted California desert retreat, know for its modern and chic style. In short, it's a lifestyle photographer's dream location with so many Insta-worthy hotels, restaurants, and neighborhoods. The inhabitants of Palm Springs are not afraid to use bold pops of color on pretty much everything.
Read MoreI had a once in a lifetime opportunity to have an inside look behind the famous Palm Springs Pink Door. This house is a private residence and very few people have seen the interior of this famous abode.
Read MoreThe Moorten Botanical Garden in Palm Springs has been an Instagram favorite location for a while now and it's no surprise why, the colors and textures make for amazing photos!
Read MoreBasecamp self describes itself as "high style but affordable, embodying the spirit of exploration" and 7x7 Magazine called it the perfect escape for the modern mountain man. On first arrival I felt like I had entered a summer camp for chic adults, with stylish curated touches everywhere.
Read MoreSan Diego is one of the most photographed cities in California, and for good reason. The mix of pristine beaches, laid back surfer style and colorful urban backdrop make it a virtual playground for photographers. My collection of San Diego photography is full of diverse genres from landscape, cityscapes, portrait and lifestyle.
Read MoreCoffee and matcha have a well established culture in San Diego with inventive and gourmet drinks on the menu. Some of my favorite items to order are turmeric lattΓ©s, matcha lattΓ©s and even horchata lattΓ©s. Drink up and enjoy!
Read MoreDΓa de los Muertos (translates to Day of the Dead in English) is a traditional Mexican holiday which celebrates friends and family who have passed away. DΓa de los Muertos celebrates the lives of the deceased with food, drink, parties, and activities the dead enjoyed in life. It is believed that the souls of the dead return to visit loved ones and join in on the celebration.
Read MoreBodie has been left abandoned for the last 75 years but remains perfectly preserved. What was once a booming mining town slowly declined into a desolate ghost town. Murders, shootouts, barroom brawls, and stagecoach holdups were regular occurrences in the wild west country.
Read MoreMurals are all the rage right now, and unless you've been living under a rock you know that they've taken over our Instagram feeds. I did all the legwork for you guys and complied this list of San Diego murals complete with addresses you can put straight into your GPS. Have fun and snap away Instagrammers!
Read MoreThere is so much buzz about this spot and when I checked it out in person I understood why. In 2012 this beach was named number one of all the beaches in the United States! The Coronado Beach is maintained by the prestigious Hotel del Coronado and has an old world charm. It felts very much like the Hamptons, you can even order cocktails at the bar and sip a cocktail on the beach!
Read MoreThe Mount Woodson Trail is one of San Diego's favorite hiking destinations, mostly because of the rewarding views at the top. An oddly shaped rock formation known as "Potato Chip Rock" provides some fun and daring photo opportunities. Along with great views, this trail will also provide you with a great workout.
Read MoreThis guide to Balboa Park has been several years in the making, with countless visits to many areas of the park. Below Iβve outlined the best gardens, cultural experiences, the San Diego Zoo, and photo spots inside Balboa Park. This enormous and lush oasis inside the city of San Diego has many things for families to do, and is also a great place for couples and friends to visit. Scroll through the many photos provided in this blog post, and get feel for the vibe and visual inspiration of the Southern California landmark.
Read MoreWe just returned from our whirlwind road trip up to San Luis Obispo, or better known as SLO (pronounced slow) to the locals. I was very pleasantly surprised to find a lively scene full of chic and modern brands sitting alongside the original fun and quirky spots. Local restaurants are featuring a variety of fresh and inventive gourmet eats along with great atmosphere with contemporary style.
Read MoreI packed up my beach blanket and we spent a relaxing day out enjoying the sunshine. We walked down the Oceansfront Boardwalk from Mission Beach to Pacific Beach, stopping to enjoy some sherbet and snow cones. We strolled down Crystal Pier and admired the adorable little white beach cottages that sit above the water.
Read MoreWalking through sprawling fields of blooming flowers is the perfect way to celebrate Spring. I had been looking forward to visiting these fields for months and it was such a gorgeous day when we arrived. The fields are located in Carlsbad in Southern California, about 40 miles north of San Diego.
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