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Things to do in Paso Robles on a Weekend Getaway
Plan a perfect weekend getaway with this itinerary chock full of things to do in Paso Robles, California that make the most of it.
Best Ways to Take in the Death Valley Superbloom
Find out what to expect from the Death Valley Superbloom including where to go to see it at its most beautiful, plus where to stay and eat.
Family-Friendly Weekend in Solano County California
Plan a family-friendly weekend trip to Solano County, California. See what to expect during harvest time or any time of year.
3 Idyllic Shoulder Season Mountain Resorts in the West
Here’s your guide to plan a visit to three shoulder season resorts in the western United States, for lower prices and great scenery.
Where to Get Dates in Indio, CA
Get a glimpse of Indio, known for one crop in particular, dates. Read about all the ways to enjoy them.
How Professional Fireworks Work
Learn how professional fireworks actually work and where to see a fantastic show in San Francisco, California.
Picnic Menu Ideas for 7 U.S. Hikes
See who made this list of beautiful U.S. hikes plus local picnic fare to go with each.
Socially-Distant Spa Vacations – Part 3
Discover more places to experience a spa getaway, safely.
Socially-Distant Spa Vacations – Part 2
In the 2nd of a 3-part series, learn about bi-coastal spas offering safe opportunities to renew
Delivering On the Best Pastrami Sandwich
Find out how to get Langer’s Deli delivery nationwide for the best pastrami sandwich at home.
Things to Do in Mendocino on a Road Trip
Getting there is half the fun on this road trip from San Francisco to Mendocino. But only half!
4 Places to Go Glamping in the West
When you want wilderness but not “wild,” plan a getaway to these glamping locations.
A Year of Sonoma County Festivals
Part of what RealFoodTraveler.com is all about is experiencing authentic culinary and travel experiences where you get to meet the people, go to the places, and enjoy the food the locals do. Building your travel itinerary around a destination's fairs and...
7 Sensational Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail
Lace up your best hiking shoes, grab your gear and get going! Writer Carole Jacobs is guiding us towards some amazing day hikes along the Pacific Crest Trail. You don't have much time though because Autumn's glorious colors will be hitting their peak. Now's the...
4 Perfect Days in Sonoma County – Editor’s Pick
Follow our been-there-loved-that itinerary for four perfect days in Sonoma County, California
10 Favorite Places to Eat in LA
There are best-of lists galore for where to eat in Los Angeles, but writer Irvina Lew brings us her bi-coastal take. Over the course of frequent visits to family and friends, she has honed in on her tried-and-true, absolute favorite places to eat when...
Visiting Anaheim and Disneyland Without a Car
Yes, it IS possible to make your way around Anaheim and Disneyland without having to rent a car.
6 Must See San Diego Farmer’s Markets
Not that long ago, when you went shopping, you went to individual purveyors of the goods you needed - the butcher, the baker, and, yes, even the candlestick maker. But seriously, instead of everything you needed being under one, glaringly-lit roof, you shopped at...
9 Wizarding World of Harry Potter Tips
Enter another world - a world so familiar and fantastical that you feel yourself step into the books and movies. Our resident Harry Potter fan recently visited Universal Studios Hollywood, having done her research on how to make the experience a...
What’s New in Sonoma County
With news that more direct flights have opened up to Sonoma County, the area is on our radar more than ever. They also have a new motto: Life Opens Up. In the same way that one lets wine "open up," to "breathe" and be at its best, the idea is that WE...
How to Visit LA Without a Car
When you think of Los Angeles, you think "big city" and "highways." You don't automatically think of LA as a place you could visit without having to rent a car. But writer Rich Grant took on that challenge and says "it might just be the best way to go!"...
Weekend at the Presidio
A storied part of San Francisco's history, the Presidio offers a wealth of scenery, activity, food and fun. Writer Carole Jacobs brings us an itinerary for enjoying a weekend at the Presidio, which, as she puts it, is "The National Park where San Francisco...
Barbary Coast Trail: Where to Eat, Drink, and Wander
Hey! Watch where you're stepping in San Francisco. You could be passing by the key to some fascinating history. Travel writer Rich Grant makes sure we don't miss a thing. The famed Golden Gate Bridge. Every day in San Francisco, tens of thousands of people step on...
Celebrating in San Diego
Writer Sandy Bornstein really knows how to make the most out of her birthday. An action- and natural beauty-packed trip spent celebrating in San Diego was just the thing to celebrate another year of really living! Birthdays open up the opportunity to...
Fairfield Wineries – California’s “New” Napa
Unsung and a little bit undiscovered, writer Carla Waldemar shows us the wineries in Fairfield, CA (and some great food too, including jelly beans!). What you need to know about Fairfield Wineries Move over, Napa Valley. The time has come to shine the spotlight on...
27 Ways to Enjoy Catalina Island
Carole Jacobs takes us on a jaunt to Catalina Island. She lets us count the ways to take it all in - 27 ways to be exact. Looking for a relaxing place to chill that’s just an hour from Los Angeles – but a world apart? Look no further than Catalina Island. With no...
One Market Restaurant in San Francisco
On a whirlwind weekend, with so many things to do in San Francisco, travel writer Sandy Bornstein and her husband had the chance to have a very memorable meal at an innovative farm-to-table restaurant in San Francisco's Financial District. Here, Sandy gives...
San Francisco Weekend Getaways
How do you take a short trip to San Francisco for sightseeing and still see all the major stops? You take this handy San Francisco vacation planner along with you from writer Sandy Bornstein who has been there and done that for RealFoodTraveler.com readers! ...
Where to Eat in Chinatown in San Francisco
On a weekend getaway, food and travel writer, Sandy Bornstein got a "taste" of authentic Chinese food and where to eat in Chinatown in San Francisco. Let's follow along on her culinary journey. It’s not surprising that tourists flock to San Francisco’s...
