road trip
CALI ROAD~TRIPS. You'll find lots of vegan & gluten free choices, boutique hotels and markets + travel essentials to shop~I am always trying to update and add more~
A ❥ marks my favorites
MALIBU, VENICE & SANTA MONICA~LOCAL LOVE
STAYCATION~Malibu & surrounds
Malibu Surfrider @thesurfridermalibu A beautiful boutique hotel + a lobby shop filled with everything I want and a stunning rooftop patio OR another cute spot -Hotel June @hoteljunemalibu.
Glamping at Surf Outpost~with the cutest little market & stunning views! @surfoutpost
if you want to SPLURGE ~ The Proper in Santa Monica
Malibu Surfrider @thesurfridermalibu A beautiful boutique hotel + a lobby shop filled with everything I want and a stunning rooftop patio OR another cute spot -Hotel June @hoteljunemalibu.
Glamping at Surf Outpost~with the cutest little market & stunning views! @surfoutpost
if you want to SPLURGE ~ The Proper in Santa Monica
@santamonicaproper
SPA~Surya Spa at the Proper ❥
COFFEE & MATCHA~
Santa Monica Go Get em Tiger for iced Matcha + @lalalandkindcafe for a delicious latte menu (both on Montana avenue in Santa Monica). Grab a coffee & stroll the cute shops
MUD/WTR~2515 Main street
Santa Monica Go Get em Tiger for iced Matcha + @lalalandkindcafe for a delicious latte menu (both on Montana avenue in Santa Monica). Grab a coffee & stroll the cute shops
MUD/WTR~2515 Main street
VENICE ~Gjusta bakery for coffee, food & atmosphere @gjustabakery + Gjusta goods + flowers and market
300-324 Sunset avenue
Companion 1700 Lincoln Blvd.
Animamundi Herbals~the patio is stunning for some tranquility while sipping on a lovely concoction. Great remote office ~ 417 Rose Avenue
EAT~ Malibu
@malibufarm Malibu Farm- I love either location at the pier ❥ or take a drive up to Calamigos Ranch and stay/eat/coffee @calamigosguestranch @salooncoffeeco
Venice ~
Great White~1604 Pacific Ave + gorgeous locations in WEHO & Larchmont
Butcher's Daughter~long time fav on Abbott Kinney
300-324 Sunset avenue
Companion 1700 Lincoln Blvd.
Animamundi Herbals~the patio is stunning for some tranquility while sipping on a lovely concoction. Great remote office ~ 417 Rose Avenue
EAT~ Malibu
@malibufarm Malibu Farm- I love either location at the pier ❥ or take a drive up to Calamigos Ranch and stay/eat/coffee @calamigosguestranch @salooncoffeeco
Venice ~
Great White~1604 Pacific Ave + gorgeous locations in WEHO & Larchmont
Butcher's Daughter~long time fav on Abbott Kinney
Noods~New noodle joint on Abbott Kinney
Brentwood~Planta for Vegan
Santa Monica~Revamped Courtyard Kitchen
Cobis~ 2104 Main St.@cobis.la
Brentwood~Planta for Vegan
Santa Monica~Revamped Courtyard Kitchen
Cobis~ 2104 Main St.@cobis.la
Gracias Madre~Best Happy Hour and not far from Santa Monica & maybe my favorite restaurant in LA. Located in West Hollywood-8905 Melrose Ave. (right next door is another pretty Great White)
and if you're from out of town- The pretty Kimpton La Peer is right around the corner so you can enjoy drinks and walk back to your hotel.
B & T SUBS~ 912 Montana ave. (vegan &gf subs)
and if you're from out of town- The pretty Kimpton La Peer is right around the corner so you can enjoy drinks and walk back to your hotel.
B & T SUBS~ 912 Montana ave. (vegan &gf subs)
DRINK~
Santa Monica ~Divine Vintage (cutest little vintage shop + wine bar) 1025 Montana Ave
Culver City ~Lillies Patio at the Culver Hotel
Culver City~Simonette at the Pali Hotel
Venice~Golden Hour at Paloma
Cou Cou 218 Main street
Brentwood~ Thatcher Wine Bottle Shop 11718 San Vincente
BREAD~
Santa Monica ~Modern Bread & Bagel @modernbreadandbagel
Bread & Gluten free donuts at FONUT~ 709 Montana Ave.
H & H Bagels ~710 Montana Ave
Culver City~ Baked Bar LA @_bakedbarla
Fat + Flour 11739 W. Washington Blvd.
Santa Monica ~Modern Bread & Bagel @modernbreadandbagel
Bread & Gluten free donuts at FONUT~ 709 Montana Ave.
H & H Bagels ~710 Montana Ave
Culver City~ Baked Bar LA @_bakedbarla
Fat + Flour 11739 W. Washington Blvd.
PIZZA~ Pizzana in Brentwood 11712 San Vicente
FLOWERS~
Santa Monica ~Sunday & Wednesday farmers market
Malibu ~Sunday Market & Sea Lily at 6444 Trancas Canyon
Brentwood on Sunday
Gjusta flowers in Venice is one of the prettiest flower shops
Plants & Home Decor~ Rolling Greens with 3 locations around LA including Venice but my favorite location is in Studio City with a secret wine bar upstairs-Cosette Wine bar (add to your list)
Plants & Home Decor~ Rolling Greens with 3 locations around LA including Venice but my favorite location is in Studio City with a secret wine bar upstairs-Cosette Wine bar (add to your list)
ZEN~MALIBU
@themindry The Mindry ~Dreamy space with lovely gifts + meditation and yoga
Yoga at Surf Canyon~3728 Crosscreek Road
VENICE ~I haven't been yet but Den Mother Wellness looks amazing for cold plunge etc @denmotherwellness 1209 Abbott Kinney
STROLL~ Zuma beach in Malibu and a stop into Surf Canyon for a stroll and a shop around. Abbott Kinney is always good for an escape.
MARKET CRUSH + shopping
Lumberyard Malibu~ 3939 Cross Creek Road~good for a wander
@brentwoodcountrymart @farmshopca
Brentwood~with a new Sezane & Doen store for extra inspiration~
Santa Monica ~Lady & Larder ~ Cutest little market
https://www.instagram.com/ladyandlarder/
Stroll Montana Avenue ~McCalls Meat & Fish, Goodies The Detox Market, Aesop & Unsubscribed just to name a few favorites.
Lost & Found ~2230 Main street (super cute shopt)
Venice~Gjusta market.Canal Market 600 Mildred Ave. Marina del Rey Credo Beauty~1350 Abbott Kinney (natural beauty fav)
Topanga ~Canyon Gourmet 120 S. Topanga Canyon BlvdVenice, Culver City & Santa Monica~ Erewhon seems to be a tourist destination these days!!
Culver City~Hi-Lo Liquor Market 8582 Washington Blvd.
Helms Bakery & Market 3220 Helms Avenue
Platform~ Lots of shopping and restaurants 8850 Washington Blvd.
GO NORTH -
OJAI
SLEEP~
Looks like something new is coming Hotel El Roblar at 122 E. Ojai Ave.~super excited to check this out since I have stayed at almost every hotel in Ojai !!
Ojai Rancho Inn by @sheltersocialclub
Looks like something new is coming Hotel El Roblar at 122 E. Ojai Ave.~super excited to check this out since I have stayed at almost every hotel in Ojai !!
Ojai Rancho Inn by @sheltersocialclub
Ojai Valley Inn @ojaivalleyinn
Lavender Inn~@lavenderInn Bed & Breakfast
Caravan Outpost @caravanoutpostojai
EAT~ Hip Vegan @hvojai 201 N. Montgomery St. ❥
The Nest @thenestojai for cauliflower tacos
The Duchess 457 E. Ojai Avenue
The Duchess 457 E. Ojai Avenue
Rory's place 139 E. Ojai
The Oak at Ojai Valley Inn
Ojai Noodle House ~ 100 E El Roblar Dr #104
Highly Likely 211 W. Ojai Ave
Ojai Noodle House ~ 100 E El Roblar Dr #104
Highly Likely 211 W. Ojai Ave
PIZZA ~Pinyon @pinyonojai
BREAD~ Kates Bread @katesbread
DRINK~ Tres Hermanas @tres_hermanas_ojai
SHOP~
Noted 423 e. ojai ave. #102 @noted.ojai
Fern's General Store @fernsgeneralstore
Summer Camp @shopsummercamp 1020 W. Ojai Ave.
Bungalow by Fig @bungalowojai 109 N. Montgomery St.
Blue @blue_ojai 209 W. Ojai
GARDEN~ Forage @forageojai 152 Baldwin Rd.
GARDEN~ Forage @forageojai 152 Baldwin Rd.
ZEN~Global tea hut ~I think it's a secret little spot worth investigating
YOGA~Light & Space @lightandspaceyoga 915 E. Ojai Ave.
BOOKS~ Barts Books @bartsbooksojai
MARKET CRUSH~Rainbow Market 211 E. Matilija (old school healthy market)
Ojai Roots~Farm boxes & Provisions 315 N. Montgomery
Ojai Roots~Farm boxes & Provisions 315 N. Montgomery
PACK~ Travel size fragrance
BIG SUR/Carmel~
Sort of rustic~Glamping at Ventana @ventanabigsur
Posh rustic~Post Ranch Inn @postranchinn
New finds in Carmel~ Villa Mara, Le Petit Pali on 8th (and a location on Ocean)
I had a great stay at La Playa.
Next up for me ~Hotel Carmel and Bernardus in Carmel Valley.
Villa Mara got a revamp. I stayed here before it was renovated. You can grab a coffee and stroll the most beautiful beach. Can't beat the location.
New finds in Carmel~ Villa Mara, Le Petit Pali on 8th (and a location on Ocean)
I had a great stay at La Playa.
Next up for me ~Hotel Carmel and Bernardus in Carmel Valley.
Villa Mara got a revamp. I stayed here before it was renovated. You can grab a coffee and stroll the most beautiful beach. Can't beat the location.
COFFEE~
Big Sur~Big Sur Bakery.
Monterey ~Captain & Stoker
Carmel ~Coffee & Brunch at Stationaery
Big Sur~Big Sur Bakery.
Monterey ~Captain & Stoker
Carmel ~Coffee & Brunch at Stationaery
EAT~
Big Sur Bakery @bigsurbakery @bigsurroadhouse
The Village Big Sur @thevillagebigsur
Carmel ~La Bicyclette
Carmel ~La Bicyclette
DRINK~
Carmel~Folktale Winery & Pelio Estate Wines in Carmel Valley
ZEN~Big Sur is all zen
Esalen one of my fav places. Yoga, baths, serenity, teachings and the yummiest food @esalen ❥
Esalen one of my fav places. Yoga, baths, serenity, teachings and the yummiest food @esalen ❥
STROLL~ The beaches, Point Lobos State Reserve
PACK~ travel journal
SANTA BARBARA~
SLEEP~So many choices. Depends on your vibe. The Kimpton Canary looks beautiful. Lots of choices on Airbnb or stay in Montecito ~ I am going to check out @hideawaysantabarbara next time or try @hotelcalifornian 36 State Street OR the list below
Drift Hotel
Pali House
The Leta Hotel in Goleta
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Bacara Beach Resort
Drift Hotel
Pali House
The Leta Hotel in Goleta
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Bacara Beach Resort
Lilac Cafe ~Mendocino
Local~Mendocino
Bettina Pizza & Pasta~Mendocino
Amla ~Cute Mexican
Merci~Mendocino
Win-dow~ new burger window spot in SB
Bettina Pizza & Pasta~Mendocino
Amla ~Cute Mexican
Merci~Mendocino
Win-dow~ new burger window spot in SB
Helena Avenue Bakery @helenaavenuebakery 131 Anacapa
Hook & Press Donuts~ 15 E. Figueroa St
Hook & Press Donuts~ 15 E. Figueroa St
DRINK~ A plethora of wine bars in the Funk Zone
Potek Winery ~406 E. Haley St. #1 at The Mill
Hotel Bars~The Drift, Pali House, Hotel California
Tyler x Lieu Dit~ 23 E. Canon Perdido Tasting room & wine bar
Muni Wine ~22 Anacapa St @muniwine
Bar Lou~Montecito
JUICE~@juiceranch SB & Santa Barbara
Acai Bowls and smoothies @backyardbowls
Tyler x Lieu Dit~ 23 E. Canon Perdido Tasting room & wine bar
Muni Wine ~22 Anacapa St @muniwine
Bar Lou~Montecito
JUICE~@juiceranch SB & Santa Barbara
Acai Bowls and smoothies @backyardbowls
COFFEE & MATCHA~
Kin Bake Shop ~199 S. Turnpike Road #103 @kinbakeshop
Considered Curbside ~at The factory 616 E. Haley St.
Dawn cafe & Market inside Drift Hotel 524 State Street
Several locations around town Dune Coffee @dunecoffee
Montecito~ Merci Montecito 1028 Coast Village Rd
SHOP~ Peruse this cute little stationary/ gift store while you're waiting for you Back Yard Bowls @foliopressandpaperie
Domecil ~ 1223 State Street -Prettiest shop
Folly Home 1324 State Street
Folly Home 1324 State Street
Habitat Home & Garden @habitathomeandgarden
Montecito~ The Post Montecito -lots of shopping
Country Mart @montecitocountrymart
YOGA
Yoga Soup ~@yogasoup
Montecito~ The Post Montecito -lots of shopping
Country Mart @montecitocountrymart
YOGA
Yoga Soup ~@yogasoup
CACTUS~ Lotusland Botanical Garden @lotusland_gannawalska
MARKET CRUSH~ The Eddy 137 E De La Guerra St
Honor Bar Market ~ Mendocino
Honor Bar Market ~ Mendocino
STROLL~Farmers markets Tuesday & Saturday
WANDER~Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is one of the prettiest churches I have ever seen. Def worth a little detour to Montecito. 1300 E. Valley Road. The Santa Barbara Courthouse
PACK~ travel essentials
SUMMERLAND~
On your way to Santa Barbara make a stop into Summerland. There are some amazing new cool shops + coffee
These were my favorite spots for a quick stop along the way~
COFFEE ~@fieldandfort your first stop off the freeway. Grab a coffee and wander the kitchen essentials and well curated shop and/or Sit outside and enjoy a beautiful pastry and coffee...but don't sit long because just down the street is more spectacular shopping. 2580 Lillie ❥
SHOP~
Cactus, candles and gifts @botanik_summerland Peruse the little garden and take home a cactus or two. 2329 Lillie
Summerland Antique Collective ~ 21+ dealers located at 2192 Ortega Hill Road
Porch is a must see for rugs, books and design at 2346 Lillie Ave @porch_summerland
And this place is just dreamy @thewellsummerland So much inspiration, antiques and little nooks to shop.Textiles, furniture, candles, antiques, rugs and garden delights.2350 lillie Ave.
Also in Montecito at 1505 E. Valley Rd.
Also in Montecito at 1505 E. Valley Rd.
FLOWERS~ + Local, organic produce, artisanal foods & flowers at Sweet Wheel Farm ~2325 Lillie ave @sweetwheelfarms
DRINK~ Summerland Winery located at 2330 Lillie Ave. Non-alcoholic wines available & Dog friendly
@summerlandwine
@summerlandwine
QUICK DETOUR ~to Los Alamos, Los Olivos & Solvang
LOS ALAMOS & Santa Ynez + Surrounds
SLEEP~ I finally just stayed at the Hotel Inez and it is even better in person than IG. It's so clean and the staff is so nice. Highly recommend. Grab bikes and go on an adventure.
The Landsby~ Solvang @thelandsby
The Bodega House ~ Los Alamos @thebodegahouse
Skyview @skyviewlosalamos
The Alamo by @sheltersocialclub They did an amazing job with this renovation. It's so cute now. The first time I stopped into Los Alamos my friend and I looked at this hotel and said thank god we didn't choose this one, it looks like escaped convicts are hiding out in there....true story! Now it's adorable & cozy just like all of the hotels in the Shelter Social Club family.
SPLURGE~ Los Olivos The Inn at Matteir's Tavern
The new Inn at Mattei's Tavern is spectacular. You can walk to all of the tasting rooms, swim in the gorgeous pool and eat/drink at the gorgeous restaurant and coffee bar~ @matteistavernauberge
Recently revamped to The Genevive @thegenevievehotel
EAT~
LOS ALAMOS~Bob's Well Bread @bobswellbread 550 Bell St.
LOS ALAMOS~Bob's Well Bread @bobswellbread 550 Bell St.
Pizza~Full of life 225 Bell St @fulloflifefoods
SY~Worth the hype @sykitchen
Pony Cocktails + Kitchen 3558 Sagunto, Suite A
The Victor inside the Genevieve Hotel
The Victor inside the Genevieve Hotel
LOS ALAMOS ~Bells @bellslosalamos 406 Bell St.
PICO ~Wine shop + food + garden 458 Bell St.
PICO ~Wine shop + food + garden 458 Bell St.
LOS OLIVOS ~Suggested by locals @barlecote
DRINK~
LOS ALAMOS ~Bodega Wine Bar @bodegalosalamos 273 Bell St.
Municipal Wine Makers 425 Bell St. ~so cute
Babi's Beer Emporium & Sister property Casa Dumetz right next door ~388 Bell Street
Plus a plethora of beautiful wineries & tasting room. So far my fav tasting rooms are @liquidfarm @storyofsoilwine
SHOP~ There are so many cute shops in Santa Ynez and Los Olivos ~Just wander + check out @globaleyeshop
New & super cute in Los Alamos~Elder FlatFarm market with produce, cheese & flowers and Campover Home goods @campover
@elderflatfarm
@elderflatfarm
STROLL~Bell Street.. just one long street to see it all. At the beginning or end depending on where you come in, you can also stroll the Depot Antique Mall.
PACK~Bucket list journal
SONOMA + MENDOCINO + MARIN + SLO COMBO PLATE~
SLEEP~
Glen Ellen~ Beltane Ranch @beltaneranch
Calistoga~ Brannan Cottage Inn
Adorable stay, so clean, nice staff, bikes and a coffee bar @brannancottageinn ❥
Adorable stay, so clean, nice staff, bikes and a coffee bar @brannancottageinn ❥
@thebungalowscalistoga rode my bike past these and they looked cute
Healdsburg~ Cottages at Healdsburg @cottagesathealdsburg
The Madrona @themadrona
The Madrona @themadrona
Forestville~Farmhouse Inn @farmhouse_inn
Jenner~Timber Cove @timbercoveresort dog friendly, great food and beautiful sunset
Mendocino~I stayed Glendeven Inn-I would definitely recommend The Beach Trail cottage. If you like Glamping try Mendocino Grove. town. Four Sisters has a few locations in town @foursistersinns . The newest place is the Nicholson House @NICHOLSON_HOUSE and down the street towards Ft. Bragg is the Newport Ranch @innatnewportranch
Elk~Harbor House Inn + eat. I did drop in and it is stunning.
Elk California Forest Retreat @elkcaliforniaforestretreat
Elk California Forest Retreat @elkcaliforniaforestretreat
Sea Ranch~Sea Ranch Lodge @thesearanchlodge
Marshall~The Coal and Feed. Home rental. Looks amazing
Inverness~The A frame on @airbnb (it's black-you've seen it)
Cambria~White Water. A reimagined road side stop. Kind of pricey but cute with bikes @whitewatercambria
Paso Robles~ @pasoroblesvacationrentals Lots to choose from here
https://pasoroblesvacationrentals.com + these look cute @stablesinnpaso
plus a new one FARMHOUSE + dogs @farmhousepaso
COFFEE~
Sebastopol~Taylor Lane
Healdsburg~Black Oak Coffee @blackoakcoffee
Mendocino~The Waiting Room by Cafe Beaujolais ❥
Point Arena~Little Green Bean Roastery
EAT~
Healdsburg~Chalkboard, Barndiva, Campofina & Little Saint (My favorite vegan spot) and Troubadour -CA meets french
Mendocino~Fog Eater ❥(a wonderful vegan & GF experience) , Good life bakery, Ravens at the Stanford Inn @stanford_inn, Cafe Beaujolais @cafe.beaujolai + The Brickery and The Waiting Room
Santa Rosa~I heard Spinster Sisters is good but didn't have a chance to go
Inverness~Saltwater Oyster & Depot (really cute & not vegan)
Tomales Bay~Blink and you'll miss the whole town but they have a couple of cute places including ~Route One
Calistoga~Vegan choices at Lovina @lovinacalistoga
Napa~ @myccasa Vegan tacos
Napa~ @myccasa Vegan tacos
SHOP~
Sebastopol~The Barlow + shop + food + wine + stroll @thebarlow707 (such a cool concept + eats + wine tasting + another cute grocery store~COMMUNITY
Antique Society @antiquesociety.sebastopol
Concord~Elsie Green @elsie_green ❥
Mendocino~Folklore (the cutest shop in town), Village Sock Shop (for OG crew Mendocino socks) @villagesockshop
Pt. Reyes~Captain Oko (it wasn't open but It looks really cool) @captainokodesign
Inverness~Gallery by Tom Biagini @tombiagini
Olema~Tamaone @t_a_m_a_o_n_e art & pottery + dreamy goods
San Anselmo~@beachhousestyle Beach + Vintage
Mill Valley~Lulu Design Studio @luludesignsjewelry +stroll all the cute places to eat etc at The Lumberyard.
Larkspur~ Marin country mart @marincountrymart Bring your credit card (s) so much good stuff to shop & eat
Cambria~Slabtown Mercantile (lovely curation) + The shops at the Garden Shed
Napa~@jeffriesgeneral
Napa~@jeffriesgeneral
STROLL~
Mendocino~The whole town + the beaches and state parks
Cambria~The beach boardwalk (across from all of the hotels on Moonstone beach)
FLOWERS & CACTUS~
Sebastopol~California Sister @californiasister
Cambria~GROW in the Garden Shed shops and Sea + Green @cambria_gardenshed
SMOOTHIE LOVE~
Sebastopol~The Nectary @thenectary
Cambria~The Hidden Kitchen + Gluten free waffles @hiddenkitchencalifornia + Cayucos. If I wasn't vegan, I would drive up to either location for the waffles. They look unbelievable. Do it !!
San Luis Obispo~ @neighborhood_acai
Cambria~The Hidden Kitchen + Gluten free waffles @hiddenkitchencalifornia + Cayucos. If I wasn't vegan, I would drive up to either location for the waffles. They look unbelievable. Do it !!
San Luis Obispo~ @neighborhood_acai
BREAD ~ BAKERY~ DONUTS
Healdsburg~Quail & Condor (cutest little bakery) @quailandcondor
Mendocino~Mendocino baking company @mendocinogf
Mill Valley~ @flourcraft Gluten Free bakery ❥
Larkspur~Marin Country Mart~Johnny Doughnuts
DRINK~
Everywhere..you're in wine country
Healdsburg~BloodRoot Wines @bloodrootwines
Napa~ @outlandnapa 920 Franklin Street
MARKET CRUSH~ I have a thing for markets
Mendocino~Corners of the Mouth
Healdsburg ~Dry Creek General Store
Point Arena~The Co-op Arena Market
Elk~Elk Store & Matson Mercantile
Olema~Due West Tavern & Market
Pt. Reyes~Palace Market
Valley Ford~Cheese & Creamery
Cambria~Soto's True Earth Market
PACK~Wanderlust Journal & Camp cards to send from the road
GO SOUTH-
SAN DIEGO~
SLEEP~
Downtown San Diego ~
The Lafayette Hotel & Club
Kimpton
The guild
La Jolla ~Orli La Jolla @stayorli
You've got many choices including VRBO & Airbnb as well
Downtown San Diego ~
The Lafayette Hotel & Club
Kimpton
The guild
La Jolla ~Orli La Jolla @stayorli
You've got many choices including VRBO & Airbnb as well
EAT~ coming soon
SWEETS~Devils Dozen 2001 Kettner @devilsdozendonuts
Pretty enough to check out~ Some IG inspo
COFFEE~Communal Coffee all locations are cute North & South Park + Oceanside
@communalcoffee + gifts + flowers ❥
2335 University Ave. & 2221 Fern
The Grounds Bean Bar 1571 La Playa @thegroundsbeanbar
FLOWERS~Native Poppy 3009 Grape Street @native_poppy
ENCINITAS/Oceanside~
SLEEP~Don't sleep near the railroad tracks or PCH. Do find something quiet near the beach. Check out Airbnb or a place I am curious about @twelvesensesretreat
Inn at Moonlight Beach @innatmoonlight
On Airbnb check out @mintandseacottages Surfhouse Boutique Hotel @surfhouseadventures I have stayed here because it's dog friendly. It can be a bit noisy because of the road but other than that, it's very cute. The Green Room in Oceanside is also dog friendly. @thegreenroomhotel
Inn at Moonlight Beach @innatmoonlight
On Airbnb check out @mintandseacottages Surfhouse Boutique Hotel @surfhouseadventures I have stayed here because it's dog friendly. It can be a bit noisy because of the road but other than that, it's very cute. The Green Room in Oceanside is also dog friendly. @thegreenroomhotel
EAT~Lots of choices so just stroll the town but I've heard these two are amazing. @herbandsea @restaurant.valentina
VEGAN EATS~ Choice in Carlsbad & Encinitas. The Plot in Oceanside all dog friendly. Good on ya Organic + market and wine lounge. ❥
SWEETS~ Adorable little shop serving homemade ice cream in waffle cones -vegan and GF available @littlefoxcupsandcones ❥ 1940 S. Freeman St. Oceanside
Donuts~Broad Street Dough Co. Encintas & The Goods in Carlsbad both have GF & VEGAN options ❥
COFFEE~There are a lot of coffee shops in Encinitas and surrounds so here are just a few that I had time to try @coffeecoffeeleucadia 970 N. Coast
@betterbuzz 578 S. Coast @loftycoffeeco 90 N. Coast
Also Oceanside on your way~ @risingco coffee + locally curated goods
FLOWERS~Plant Beach Farm is the cutest little farm store + flowers
I think it is still open at 444 La Costa Ave in Encinitas.
Tiny floral shop~Luecadia Floral & Plant. (in the same complex as Threadspun) 1114 N. Coast Hwy
Tiny floral shop~Luecadia Floral & Plant. (in the same complex as Threadspun) 1114 N. Coast Hwy
Sunday Farmers Market is always a good idea.
Look at pretty flowers at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad. @the_flower_fields (seasonal)
SHOP~ Definitely check out Threadspun @threadspun. Well curated shop with ceramics, jewelry, cards and generally cool stuff. Vuori clothing is based in Encinitas so if you've been wondering about the coveted workout pants-try them on at the local shop. @vuoriclothing
PACK ~ Tote for beach + shopping
JOSHUA TREE~
SLEEP~I think the best ideas are these homestays/airbnb when it comes to Joshua tree.
Some favs on IG~ @thejoshuatreehouse
SHOP~
Mojave Flea~Yucca Valley @mojaveflea
Acme 5 Lifestyle~ 55870 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Industry of All Nations @industryofallnations
Shop Wheelhouse @shop_wheelhouse
COFFEE~
Mas O Menos 66031 29 Palms Hwy. JT @masomenosbar
Cafe Frontier 55844 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley
@cafefrontier
Cafe Frontier 55844 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley
@cafefrontier
EAT~ La Copine 848 Old Womans Spring Rd. @lacopinekitchen
Dez Fine Food~Grab & Go @dezfinefood
Kitchen in the Desert @kitcheninthedesert29
6427 Mesquite, 29 Palms
CACTUS~@cactus_mart
ZEN~Meditation at @integratronofficial
STROLL~The park obviously
Farmers market on Sat.
BREAD~LUNA sourdough @lunasourdough
MARKET CRUSH~
Joshua Tree Bottleshop @joshuatreebottleshop
Desierto Alto @desierto_alto
SPA~ Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs @twobunchpalms
PACK~ Colorful Poncho
https://www.daydreamerswanted.com/collections/desert-babe/products/colorful-poncho?variant=36731958886550
https://www.daydreamerswanted.com/collections/desert-babe/products/colorful-poncho?variant=36731958886550
PALM SPRINGS
SLEEP~All time favorite @korakia ❥
The have all been recommended or I have stayed @lasarenavillas @parkerpalmsprings @holidayhouseps
339 S. Belardo Road
Birba 622 N. Palm Canyon
Lola Rose~New Mediterranean
Lola Rose~New Mediterranean
DRINK~Poolside of course + some recommendations
Bootlegger Tiki @bootleggertiki They had me at Aloha~Bar Cecil @barcecil
Bootlegger Tiki @bootleggertiki They had me at Aloha~Bar Cecil @barcecil
WANDER~Take a hike at Indian Canyons.
The Living Desert @thelivingdesert
SHOP~
Thick as Thieves @shopthieves ❥
183 S. Indian Canyon Dr.
Mojave Flea Trading Post @mojaveflea
Shop Market Market 1555 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Cafe la Jefa @cafelajefa
CACTUS~Mariscal Cactus & Succulents
PACK~Sarong for pool side
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LAGUNA BEACH & OC~
SLEEP~Hotel Joaquin @hoteljoaquin love the vibe, the pool, the bikes and the food
Casa Laguna Hotel @casalagunahotel Beautiful Spanish style, lovely pool, gorgeous design, great hospitality. ❥
or @lacasahotellb A historic hotel right in the middle of LB. Spanish style rooms and a roof-top bar
Splurge ~Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort Away from PCH so it's very quiet. Trolley to beach. Amazing pool areas. Beautiful rooms with luxurious bath tubs. Spa, juice, golf..basically you don't need to leave . A new option Casa Loma just opened https://casalomalagunabeach.com/
EAT & DRINK~
Newport Beach~Malibu Farm @malibufarmlido Newport Beach Lido Village + Pizza at Skal & lots of shopping
Newport Beach~Malibu Farm @malibufarmlido Newport Beach Lido Village + Pizza at Skal & lots of shopping
Laguna~
Coastal Kitchen @coastalkitchendanapoint ~recommended by a local.
~ @eatahb
San Juan Capistrano ~River Street Market Place Capo Leisure House +
La Vaquera and a bunch of cool spots
Mayfields ~
Dana Point ~Avec Moi-24501 Del Prado
Costa Mesa ~ The Plot
La Vaquera and a bunch of cool spots
Mayfields ~
Dana Point ~Avec Moi-24501 Del Prado
Costa Mesa ~ The Plot
Abode by the Garage Collective - 1200 S. Coast Hwy So many treasures!!
1175 South Coast Highway. Lovely French owner with great taste.
BlueBird Mercantile~ 1550 S. Coast Hwy
San Juan Capistrano ~Studio Ehlen ~31791 Los Rios at the River Street Marketplace
Paseo 17 in Costa Mesa~ Slow Goods 234 E. 17th st
Purre Boutique~ 234 E. 17th st + The Camp (also worth checking out) at 2937 Bristol St. @thecampoc
San Juan Capistrano ~Studio Ehlen ~31791 Los Rios at the River Street Marketplace
Paseo 17 in Costa Mesa~ Slow Goods 234 E. 17th st
Purre Boutique~ 234 E. 17th st + The Camp (also worth checking out) at 2937 Bristol St. @thecampoc
STROLL~Farmers market Sat ~521 Forest Ave.
Heisler Park~lovely walk along the cliffs
SAND~Prettiest beaches & coves. Victoria beach. Thousand steps for exercise (really only 220). The Strand. Divers Cove. Crescent Bay. Table Rock. Totuava
COFFEE & MATCHA~
Laguna Beach~ Laguna Coffee Co @lagunacoffeeco (recommended by my friend who owns the Bread Artisan Bakery)
Anastasia Cafe @anastasiacafelaguna another local likes Anastasia
Jedidia 397 N. Coast Hwy
NewPort Beach ~ Kit Coffee 617 Westcliff Dr.
Vacancy 6480 West Coast Hwy
COSTA MESA~ Coffee Dose Cafe
Milligram @milligramcostamesa 234 E. 17th st
Vacancy 6480 West Coast Hwy
COSTA MESA~ Coffee Dose Cafe
Milligram @milligramcostamesa 234 E. 17th st
SMOOTHIES~SEJUICED Organic Juice bar. Newport Beach + juices, bowls and drive to NP worthy gluten free & vegan avocado toast @sejuiced ❥
MARKET CRUSH~ Ecology Center~Cafe & Shop in San Juan Cap
PACK~ Travel pouch
More inspiration found at my travel IG~ @keeplefttravel Inspired by travels driving on the other side + the surprises, synchronicity and adventures that await when you make that left turn when you planned to go right..