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Highway 1 at Regent’s Slide has been closed for nearly 3 years. It was scheduled to open in March 2026 but there’s a big...
12/19/2025

Highway 1 at Regent’s Slide has been closed for nearly 3 years. It was scheduled to open in March 2026 but there’s a big chance it’ll reopen *earlier* than expected—possibly by the New Year 🎉

While there is no official date yet, Caltrans says progress is ahead of schedule and (weather permitting) could open the road in the next few weeks.

The opening would mean you can finally drive the whole length of Highway 1 between the north and south ends of Big Sur — no inland detour required.

✨ Do you have a Pacific Coast Highway road trip on your 2026 bucket list? Let me know in the comments below!

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11/21/2025

Hot take: every California road trip should include this cute small town.

~ Part 2 of 4 ~

This isn’t your typical Californiar road trip. So after the High Sierras, we headed west to the tiny, creative town of Ojai. It’s a great road trip stop because of its vibey cafes and restaurants, citrus groves, indie shops, and quirky vibes. Plus, some very road-trip themed accommodations.

THE ROUTE: PART 2
START: Alabama Hills / Lone Pine
END: Ojai, California
ROUTE: Hwy 395 → Hwy 14 → 126
MILES: ~230
HOURS: ~4.5–5 hours of driving

MINI GUIDE
✨ Stay: for these airstreams. Also consider vibey or historic .
✨ EAT: is a cozy Japanese spot for a delicious, low-key dinner.
✨ EAT: has pastries, coffee, and Burmese-California dishes.
✨ DO: Visit , the largest outdoor bookstore in the world
✨ DRINKS: Hang at ’s bar

ROAD TRIP RECAP
Days 1-4: Tahoe > June Lake + Mammoth > Alabama Hills
Days 4-5: Ojai
Days 5-10: follow and find out!

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What’s your favorite thing to do in Ojai? Tell me in the comments!

A walk down Main Street in Los Alamos, CA. This is one of those places you’re sure to hear me talk about a lot in the co...
11/02/2025

A walk down Main Street in Los Alamos, CA.
This is one of those places you’re sure to hear me talk about a lot in the coming months (years?). I have a vague memory of stopping here once, maybe 10+ years ago on a drive between Santa Barbara and San Francisco.
“Ain’t nothing here but a saloon.” I thought then.
That couldn’t be further from today. The saloon still stands (as a private event space) but is joined by a Michelin-starred restaurant, , a wonderful, women-owned winery, , barbecue spot , and a bunch of cute shops like and .
Which is to say: save this post, because this little ol’ town is worthy of a detour, pit stop, or weekend getaway. You may still see a tumble w**d or two—but hey, we like it that way. 🤠
Have you been? What did you like most?
Photos by ❤️ (my plus one til the end)
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10/31/2025

You, me, martinis at ? 🍸

Once a favorite hangout of Hollywood icons like Joan Crawford and Bing Crosby, this Carmel-by-the-Sea landmark recently got a refresh, but kept all its old-school charm. Love the fireplace, great music, and moody lighting. I’d argue it’s Carmel’s coziest bar for a chilly coastal night.

VISIT + WHAT TO KNOW
📍 Inside La Playa Carmel (hotel guests + walk-ins welcome)
🍸 Famous for its “Bud’s Martini”, served icy cold, with house-stuffed olives.
🍸 They have a “Dime Time” happy hour (typically around 5pm) where for ten minutes only, classic martinis are just 10¢ when you order another drink; a quirky throwback to the hotel’s early days
🍸 Best seat = at the bar or tucked into a cozy booth

Who are you bringing here for a drink? Tag them below 😎

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One of the most unforgettable hotel views in all of Napa Valley. ✨ is a five-suite luxury hideaway overlooking Napa’s St...
08/14/2025

One of the most unforgettable hotel views in all of Napa Valley. ✨

is a five-suite luxury hideaway overlooking Napa’s Stags Leap District, with sweeping vineyard views, huge rooms (each with an outdoor shower!), and the kind of service that makes you feel so taken care of.

Mornings start with a delicious house-made breakfast. Afternoons might take you wine tasting at nearby .rutherford.estate —just down the hill and under the same ownership. And at sunset? You’ll want to stay out. Pour a glass and watch the light fade over the valley from your private terrace.

Yes, it’s a splurge but for a special occasion, so memorable. Would you stay here?

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