Sometimes the best adventures start with one simple text from a friend.
What began as a girls’ wine-tasting weekend in Paso Robles turned into one of my favorite California getaways ever. I floated in the warm mineral waters of Franklin Hot Springs while ducks swam by and Fleetwood Mac played in the background, discovered incredible olive oil and the best Thai Tea ice cream, enjoyed fish and chips with a Guinness at an Irish pub, found an amazing tiki bar in the middle of wine country, and sipped unforgettable Cabernet at two stunning wineries.
If you’re looking for the perfect weekend escape, Paso Robles deserves a spot on your travel list. 🍷☀️✨
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Rain, Reading Rooms, and Oysters: A Perfectly Cozy Day in Carmel-by-the-Sea
There are some places where rain ruins your plans. And then there’s Carmel-by-the-Sea — where rain somehow makes everything feel even more magical. My day began with one undeniable truth: absolutely no coastal storm is going to stop Californians from getting their fresh produce. The local farmer’s market was alive with bundled-up shoppers carrying flowers,Continue reading “Rain, Reading Rooms, and Oysters: A Perfectly Cozy Day in Carmel-by-the-Sea”
Snickers, Storm Clouds, and the Madness of Bixby Bridge: Driving Big Sur to Carmel-by-the-Sea
There are road trips… and then there are California Highway 1 road trips.
Today was the kind of day that reminds me why I love traveling solo. No schedule. No pressure. Just me, the open road, and two complimentary Snickers bars.
When the Road Changes the Plan: A Central Coast Adventure I Didn’t Know I Needed
There’s something magical about finally getting the reservation. For six months, I had been looking forward to camping at Limekiln State Park. If you know anything about camping in Big Sur, you know that scoring a campsite feels a little like winning the lottery. Every time I had tried to book in the past, theContinue reading “When the Road Changes the Plan: A Central Coast Adventure I Didn’t Know I Needed”
Felicity Arvizu takes on... 