If you’re in the Bay Area and feel like doing a little cruising, we recommend taking a driving tour of San Francisco itself. There are some beautiful views and streets in the city, and it’s small enough that you can hit all the major highlights in a few hours of driving. From the Golden Gate […]
We can’t speak for everyone, but in our opinion, the answer is yes! A Lake Tahoe trip is definitely worth the time and money. With its beautiful scenery, sandy beaches and prime location near the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe is one of the most popular tourist destinations in California. As one of the most […]
Big Sur is a destination that’s good to visit year-round. But September and October are the months that bring out the best of the area. These months are part of Big Sur’s dry season, meaning that you’re unlikely to have to deal with rain and clouds blocking your views along your tour. What makes September […]
While you’re free to take your time on our self-guided Lake Tahoe tour, you can make it all the way around the lake in about three hours if you don’t stop. That being said, if you rush through the drive, you’d really be doing yourself a disservice. Tahoe has some of the most beautiful vistas […]
The best time of year to take a Lake Tahoe tour will depend on what you’re planning on doing there, but we recommend March for anyone interested in hitting the slopes at one of the area’s ski resorts. Ski season begins in November and peaks in January, so visiting in February or March is a […]
If you find yourself with three hours to kill in the Bay Area, we recommend taking a driving tour of San Francisco. Three hours is the perfect amount of time to get an overview of the whole city. We especially recommend this option to anyone visiting San Francisco for the first time, since it’s hard […]
The Big Sur journey from Carmel-by-the-Sea to San Simeon is 90 miles long. You can drive it in a little over two hours if you don’t make any stops. But in order to take a true Big Sur road trip, you’ll want to take your time to enjoy the natural wonders along this strip of […]
While it’s easy enough to see the whole lake on your Lake Tahoe trip, you might want to settle on one side to spend most of your time. Which side you choose will depend on what you’re looking for – the north side of the lake has more natural beauty and is a little emptier, […]
The park service made Joshua Tree into a national park for a reason. It’s full of outdoor activities like hiking and stargazing, and you never know what will come next on your Joshua Tree adventure. What to Do in Joshua Tree: Stargaze Try stargazing if you’re looking for an experience that you can only get […]
Joshua Tree National Park is one of the best places in the US to see the Milky Way! The park is considered an International Dark Sky Park, which means that you’ll be able to see the night sky filled with countless stars. Of course, this beautiful national park is also worth seeing in the day, […]