Summer is the perfect time to embark on a romantic getaway with your significant other. Whether you’re newly dating, just got married, or celebrating an anniversary, there’s some… Read More

When it comes to travel destinations in the United States, most people immediately think of famous cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. While these urban hubs offer incredible exper… Read More

USA Today has released some of its 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards and a handful of Central Coast locations not only made the cut, but scored the top positions, beating out locations a… Read More

Molok Luyuk, a 11-mile (18km) rocky ridge just north of San Francisco, is a rare, idiosyncratic landscape. Purple and yellow wildflowers bloom against green and brown hillsides. Dark rock… Read More

Blackwoods/George Benham's/St. George/Porter's/istock/Uproxx Like whiskey, rum, and other spirits, gin is dominated by a handful of big names. We’re talking about the likes of Bomb… Read More

A series of cultivated gardens winds its way out to untouched coastal bluffs at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens on the northern coast of California. The 47-acre nonprofit botanical garden… Read More

A haven on a coastal hillside overlooking the magnificent Mendocino Bay, the Stanford Inn by the Sea is a breath of fresh air with endless possibilities for reconnecting with nature.  E… Read More

The summer has flown by and Labor Day is just around the corner. Don’t have plans yet? We’re here to help with ten fun-filled destinations, from national parks to charming towns… Read More

Not too much to see here but its a great place for students to escape class. - Garden Members receive 10 off on orders of Merchandise. Moorten Botanical Garden Palm Springs California Moort… Read More

Northern California is one of our favorite spots for weekend escapes, especially along the coast. Only two and a half to three hours from San Francisco lies Mendocino and Fort Bragg, both al… Read More

In search of the best and fun things to do in Fort Bragg? Fort Bragg is located along the Pacific Coast of California near Shoreline Highway in Mendocino County with a population of 7,273 at… Read More

Situated on 47 acres along Highway 1 in Fort Bragg, Mendocino Botanical Gardens is one of the top attractions in Mendocino County. Meander the trails to explore this beautiful garden by the… Read More

With the weather turning warm soon here's a listing of some great must see gardens, arboretums and other natural flowering beauties in California. Hakone Estate & Gardens The oldest A… Read More

Last Updated on April 14, 2021 by Nellie Huang Planning a weekend in San Francisco? Here’s the perfect San Francisco itinerary for those with 3 days in the Golden City. San Francisco i… Read More

If you don't live in Northern California, chances are you haven't heard of Mendocino. It's tiny—population 894—on the coast, and a three-hour drive from San Francisco. But this a… Read More

Gentle readers, let us finish up the Birds and Blooms and Winding Roads trip with some delicious food and a visit to the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. (See part one here, part two here… Read More

There’s good reason why California is the most visited state in the US. CalifornianConstance from The Adventures of Panda Bear shares some  fun things to do in Northern… Read More

Santa Barbara, California, USA (4/15-20/2015)Beautiful Santa Barbara, CaliforniaSanta Barbara is an enchanting seaside delight and a must visit when you are in California! Sometimes referred… Read More