California Travel Guide

A pet-friendly Memorial Day weekend in Solvang with dogs, including where we stayed, how walkable the town was, dog-friendly tips, Danish bakeries, public bathrooms, and easy places to eat and explore.

An in-depth look at what we wore in San Diego from March 21–24. The mornings and evenings were a bit chilly in the low 60s, but the it was warm during the day in the high 70s.

A list of five fun activities to do in Montrose, California, including afternoon tea, retro bowling, and dining.

Given the warm and comfortable climate on Coronado Island, here is what I ended up wearing during my trip from July 12-15.

The best pet-friendly coffee shops in Pasadena. We visited all of these cafes with our fur babies and here are our favorites when it comes to ambiance, quality, and service.

I have taken multiple solo cross-country road trips from Florida to California and I usually break up the journey into 5 days. This time, I wanted to challenge myself and make the journey in 4 days. 

If you’re looking for the best coffee shops in Pasadena we’ve got the perfect list for you. Pasadena has plenty of coffee shops to choose from, but these are our favorites when it comes to ambiance, quality, and service.

I did an 8-day cross-country road trip with my corgi, Kuma, from California to Florida in January and had an absolute blast exploring more of America including Las Cruces, Roswell, and New Orleans.

We did a 9-day cross-country road trip with Kuma from Florida to California in late November and had an absolute blast exploring more of America including Austin, White Sands National Park, Flagstaff, and more.

When we made a weekend trip with our pups to Oceanside, California, we were so pleased to find so many dog-friendly establishments. Here are our top seven dog-friendly restaurants, cafes, and bars.

If you’re looking for things to do in Oceanside with your dog in one day, we have the perfect itinerary for you.

Winter destinations require a bit more preparation and here is a list of things I prepared for my quick getaway to this popular winter destination.

Pasadena has an urban-suburban mixed vibe and there is plenty of pet-friendly things to do in this city. It’s definitely not your typical Los Angeles County as it’s a calm and relatively quiet area. If you are visiting LA and have some extra time to explore outside of Downtown LA or Hollywood, we think you’ll enjoy Pasadena!

We went on a dog-friendly road trip and made it a point to drive through Big Sur as we made our way to Carmel-by-the-Sea from Los Angeles. These are the places we stopped at as we drove on the Pacific Coast Highway.

If you want the best views on the island with outstanding amenities, I highly recommend this VRBO. Every room is spacious with each having its own bathroom suites and you can’t beat the spectacular 360-degree ocean views.

The island is fairly small and can be a place to get away for a day trip or for the weekend. It’s clean, safe, laid back, and offers plenty of things to explore, eat, drink, and relax.

Big Bear Lake is super close to Los Angeles and it’s a dog-friendly town that encourages visitors to bring their pups along for hiking, snow play, and more!

A thorough review of my Airbnb Plus experience at The Tree Top House in Big Bear, California. It’s pet-friendly, super close to town, and less than 10 minutes from the slopes.

If it’s your first time visiting Los Angeles, you’ve probably got Hollywood on your list of places to visit. There is a lot to see and do in Hollywood and luckily, there are plenty of things to explore with your pup.

I love living in San Diego and there are plenty of things to do here, but sometimes I have the urge to get out and explore other areas. I feel lucky that Southern California has so many amazing places to venture out to for a day of fun.