Ultimate Guide to California

For over 8 years, we've explored nearly every corner of California seeking out the most epic views and soft adventures. From the Redwoods in Northern California, to the palm deserts of Southern California, we've seen and done just about everything! Well maybe not everything, but we're certainly working on it!

California is massive. In fact, it's bigger than New Zealand, United Kingdom, Italy, and about the same size as Japan. So there is A LOT to see and do. This guide, is our list of all the best hikes, scenic drives, epic views, and the best places to visit to help you get the most out of your trip to California. So whether you're looking for the iconic and epic Insta-worthy locations, or something a little more chill and off the beaten path, we've got you covered. If we were planning a roadtrip around California, these are the places we'd want to visit!

Guide by Ryan & Katy Smilko
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Jessica Hammond

December 2023

Love the detailed itinerary. I didn’t have 7 days but I did get to pick/choose out of the 7 day trip that I could do in 2-3 days. It is super helpful to know if something costs money or is free, if there’s more to do or if it is just a good picture point/scenic spot, etc. The actual overview and message gives a nice summary about the location. I will absolutely use the itinerary when I come back out to explore NorCal again. Thanks again you guys 🫶🏼✨

Guide by Ryan & Katy Smilko
Joined in October 2023

Hey hey! If you don’t know us, we are Ryan, Katy, and Junior, and we are California soft adventurers. We’ve been exploring California for more than 8 years, seeking out all the best spots, activities and experiences! Things like easy to moderate hikes, dog-friendly activities, scenic drives and at the end of the day, let’s be real… a good brewery, winery, distillery or cocktail bar. These are definitely our jam.

Our goal is to help YOU have the best experience traveling or exploring California. So if any of the below activities interest you, then our map and guide is exactly what you're looking for!

🥾 Hikes & Trails 🛣️ Scenic Drives ⛰️ National Parks 🐶 Dog-friendly activities 🏨 Hotels & stays 🌊 Waterfalls 📸 Scenic viewpoints ⛵️ Tours 🚁 Experiences 🥃 Wineries, breweries & cocktail bars and we’re only going to keep adding so much more‼️

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