Explore California

Are you tired of the typical tourist attractions in San Francisco? Want to discover some of the city’s hidden gems and non-touristy things to do? If so, you’re in luck!…

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a charming seaside town on California’s Monterey Peninsula, known for its white-sand beaches, art galleries, and fairytale cottages. Its tree-lined streets are adorned with Spanish-style buildings and Victorian…

Monterey is a wonderful coastal town located in Monterey County on the southern edge of Monterey Bay in Northern California. Natural beauty and a relaxed atmosphere are two of the…

Palo Alto is a vibrant city located in the heart of Silicon Valley. The city is home to many high-tech companies, as well as Stanford University – the iconic university…

California is home to some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring national parks and monuments in the country. It is no wonder California boasts the most national parks of any…

If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area or are exploring the region, plan a visit to San Ramon, a beautiful city in Contra Costa County, California. The city…

Enjoy a spooky Halloween adventure in the Gilroy Gardens family theme park – one of the best amusement parks in the San Francisco Bay Area. Throughout October, the entire park…

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start planning out your orange hued spooky activities! If you’re looking for something fun to do this Halloween,…

Paso Robles, a charming town in Central California, is the perfect destination for a beautiful fall getaway. When fall descends, the rolling hills and vineyards are blanketed in vibrant fall…

San Jose is a bustling city in the heart of Silicon Valley. If you’re looking for things to do in San Jose, California, you’ve come to the right place! This…

The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most beautiful places in the world. From the Golden Gate Bridge to the rolling hills of wine country, from the stunning…

Northern California should be your go-to destination if you’re searching for a stunning lakeside retreat. With options ranging from pristine alpine lakes to man-made reservoirs, this region has it all.…

San Francisco, one of the most beautiful cities in the United States, is known for its amazing attractions and activities. But what can you do when the sun goes down?…

Looking for a way to beat the heat during the summer months? Then look no further than a California indoor or outdoor water park! Indoor water parks offer the whole…

The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most beautiful and diverse regions in the world and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States.…

If you’re looking for a relaxing or a romantic getaway, consider spending some time in Napa Valley. There are many beautiful Bed & Breakfasts in Napa Valley to choose from.…

Bay Area’s Redwood forests are beautiful and are a photographer’s and hiker’s paradise. The sight of emerald-tinged light filtering through the redwood trees, some of the tallest and oldest living…

If you’re looking for amazing day trips from San Jose, California, look no further than these 30 beautiful destinations. In this blog post, we will explore 30 different day trip…

Bay Area getaways on California Highway 1 are convenient and beautiful destinations to break free from all the whirlwinds of to-do lists for a couple of days. Every time I…

A trip to Lake Tahoe in summer from the San Francisco Bay Area gifted me a much-awaited break from the whirlwind of the city and the complexities of modern tech-driven…

I love exploring the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area gardens in spring. Springtime in California is the best time to explore the beautiful state, both far and near. The weather…

In California, spring unfolds beautifully. The mild temperature, the effusion of colors, and wildflowers everywhere whisper to explore the outdoors during spring break in California. This time aptly coincides with…

California is a wonderland of trees with some of the tallest and largest trees in the world. I gazed in awe when I saw the Coast Redwoods, Giant Sequoias, and…

Fall colors in Napa Valley are spectacular especially in the first two weeks of November, after the harvest season. Autumn paints the vineyards in gold and fills the eyes of…

The Exploratorium in San Francisco provides a fertile platform for curious minds. It opens the door to varied frontiers of knowledge for both children and adults. It encourages everyone to…

The road trip from San Francisco to Death Valley is full of picturesque scenes at every corner. The experience is as memorable as the destination itself! I stopped at several…

I visited Winters in California in July, one late afternoon to witness a sunflower studded summer sunset. Needless to say, every picture that I captured through my camera is like…

A beautiful public garden with numerous meandering paths by the Pacific Ocean, the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg, presents the visitor with blooming flowers and sumptuous ocean views.…

In today’s era when technology refutes geographical distance, music helps me to cross the distance within. Music connects me to my inner self. I love spending my evenings sometimes filled…

In this social media and digital era, our minds are increasingly getting saturated with images and videos in different forms. Manipulation, reproduction, and distribution of images and videos can be…

Pinnacles National Park is just two hours drive from San Jose, the home of Silicon Valley and the city which I call home for the last few years. One spring…

After the rendezvous with Redwood trees in the Redwood National Park, California – the tallest trees on the earth, I feel I am still in a trance and am finding…

The zeitgeist of modern life gives us a quick fix to all our problems in three steps. 1. Set goals. 2. Tie that goal with a number. 3. Strive to…

“Train” – is a magic word for me. On innumerable occasions, it has covered distances between me and my dreams. It has taken me to the nearest locations to see…

The rain was pouring incessantly on the sweet Saturday evening while I was inside the beautiful auditorium of the San Francisco Ballet and was reveling in the flow of music,…

San Francisco – the hilly city in northern California, which is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, has a unique charm. If you ever visit San Francisco,…

The Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga, California, gifted me a lyrical evening where the main protagonist was light. I got to experience a unique blend of imagination and craft, art…

The best way to explore and experience the wonders of the oceans is an underwater dive. If you can’t, then the best alternative is visiting an aquarium. I wish someday I…

As soon as I entered my room in Hofsas House, I stepped out into the balcony even before switching the lights on. A beautiful night, solemn silence and thousands of sparkling stars…

My moments with General Sherman, the largest tree on earth is invaluable. I sat on one of the benches that surround this giant sequoia tree in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National…

It all started with a call. A simple and short phone call.                                     …

After seeing the Death Valley National Park, I named it a water-less wonder. The vast golden landscape is interesting not only to a geologist but has an appeal to a…

If you want to take some time off from the hurried pace of your daily life then Little River Inn on the Pacific coast in Mendocino County is a perfect choice.…

Welcome to a world where the beauty of art and nature come together in full bloom! In the heart of San Francisco, the enchanting Bouquets to Art exhibition at the…

I believe a large water body, be it a river, sea, or lake, has a profound effect on men and women living near it. I lived near beautiful Lake Geneva for six…

If you want to spend a carefree day with your loved ones amidst a serene lake and greens all around, then plan a day trip to Manzanita Lake in Lassen Volcanic…

California, the name instantly makes us think about Google, Facebook, Apple and thousands of companies all working day and night with software. Products and ideas from Silicon Valley have changed the…

  Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle…

Amidst several identities like digital marketer, social media strategist, travel blogger, nature lover, wife, daughter, sister, friend and a mom, let me pick two identities for this post – nature…

One afternoon in a weekend! We drove nearly an hour to reach the Moss Landing State Beach, California. We took our little girl, her beach toys, two beach chairs, a mat…