Oakland Restaurant Week is hands down the best time to explore Oakland’s dynamic culinary scene. If you’ve ever been to Oakland, you know it’s a city that prides itself on being home to countless ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. The city itself can be divided up in to a variety of culturally-distinct neighborhoods — each offering its own roster of unique…
San Francisco loves their urban parks. Though we’re one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, the city does an incredible job of making sure a park is always nearby. Did you know there are 220 in the city? And in 2017, San Francisco became the first city in the nation where all residents have access to a park…
Whether you’re a tourist or a local, The City By The Bay is always a fun, unique place to explore. It’s a diverse city that offers any type of cuisine you could ask for, along with distinct San Francisco neighborhoods with their own history, vibes and flair. As someone who’s born and raised in the city, I’ve definitely seen it…
San Francisco is a beautiful city known for its incredible scenery, historic landmarks and picture perfect vistas. As someone who’s always on the lookout of the most photogenic places to get content, this is an iconic city that never ceases to impress the camera! There are countless places to get the best Instagrammable shots in the city. From the classic…
Yosemite National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the country and with good reason. Situated in California’s vast Sierra Nevada Mountains, this epic park is home to 1,200 square miles of famous waterfalls, meadows, ancient giant sequoias, vast valleys and some of the most iconic rock formations in the world. Despite growing up in San Francisco,…
If you’re looking for an idyllic beach town, Avila Beach is it! Located just off Highway 1 on California’s Central Coast, next to Pismo Beach and just 15 minutes away from San Luis Obispo, is this beautiful gem. From San Francisco it takes just a little over 3 and a half hours on scenic Highway 1 making it the perfect…
When it comes to iconic cities, San Francisco doesn’t disappoint. SF is among the most exciting destinations in the U.S. and you quickly find out why when you get to exploring (with the help of this San Francisco guide!). As someone who’s born and raised in SF, you may think I’m biased here. That said, I’ve traveled the world (thanks…
You can spend months exploring Central California and all the natural beauty it has to offer. From small seaside surf towns to the major tourist destinations that everyone knows about, you could easily extend your vacation indefinitely. Though Central California can get over-shadowed by NorCal and SoCal, it’s a region that offers incredible landscapes ranging from jagged cliffs and crashing…
Planning a friend’s getaway in Lake Tahoe, California? Creating the perfect Lake Tahoe getaway for a group of friends can be stressful. Transportation, accommodations, and activities can make or break a trip so it’s important to have it all planned out before the fun starts! Tahoe is one of my all-time favorite destinations, no matter the season. Over the course…
Making Valentine’s Day memorable for your significant other doesn’t need to break the bank nor be uncomfortably over-the-top. Especially when you live in a vibrant, exciting city like San Francisco. Whether you’re looking for outdoorsy activities, indulgent food, great cocktails or other ways to get to know one another better, the City By The Bay has countless activities, restaurants and…
One of my favorite regions to explore is my backyard of Northern California. As a San Francisco native, I’ve been lucky to have an endless amount of natural beauty and charming towns full of character to explore, all within a few hours of home. Located just two and a half hours from San Francisco is Sonora — a true Northern…
