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5 Best Weekend Getaways from Los AngelesSwap city lights for desert hideaways, the American Riviera, Shangri-la (no seriously), and more—all less than a 3-hour drive from LA.Read more

Emma Knock5 min read

Mid-century modern homes in Palm Springs, California

8 Best Weekend Getaways from San FranciscoHit the road for coastal towns, Sonoma wineries, lakes in the Sierra Nevada foothills, and more—all less than a 4-hour drive from SF.Read more

Emma Knock7 min read

The Marin Headlands just over the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, California

7 Places in the US to See Flowers This SpringSpring travel inspiration awaits. Read more

Lauren Dana Ellman4 min read

The sun glowing on spring wildflowers in the United States.

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Locals simply call San Luis Obispo “SLO,” and there is something short and sweet about the coastal town. While beaches and hiking trails abound, the pedestrian-friendly downtown charms with its Spanish Mission, leafy courtyards, and art deco buildings. Outside the town, dozens of tasting rooms serve delicious wine and craft beer, and the famous Madonna Inn pays homage to the disappearing SoCal kitschy hippie.

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