Great Road Trips in the West – Sunset Magazine

These Are the Road Trips Worth Taking for America’s 250th Birthday

From the Mother Road celebrating its centennial to the loneliest highway in Nevada, here’s how to celebrate America’s birthday.

June 3, 2026

June 9, 2026

These Are the Best Solo Trips You Can Take This Summer, According to a Travel Editor

Here are the best spots in the West to visit for solo adventurers in 2026.

June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026

Outdoor Adventure

No Reservations Are Making National Parks More Chaotic Than Ever. Here’s Where to Go Instead.

These adjacent wildlands deliver all the magic of nature minus the crowds.

June 4, 2026

June 3, 2026

The Western Hotel Ouray

Nostalgia Travel Is Trending: These Are the Best Destinations for 2026

The best historic hotels, motor lodges, and motels in the West.

June 1, 2026

June 12, 2026

The Latest From Sunset

Here’s Where to Travel This Summer According to Your Zodiac Sign

Where to visit, guided by the stars.

May 22, 2026

May 27, 2026

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These Small Towns Are Suddenly Incredibly Popular with Travelers—Here’s Why

Social media fatigue and a desire to reconnect to simpler living is a driving trend in travel.

May 20, 2026

May 19, 2026

Golden Gate Bridge Traffic

Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Traveling This Memorial Day Weekend

Use these tips to make your holiday weekend travel seamless.

May 15, 2026

June 2, 2026

Goleta Pier Beach Sunset

Outdoor Adventure

Daylight Savings Is Finally Here. These Are the Best Places to Watch the Sunset in California.

Longer evenings open up the opportunity for time outside after work. Here’s where to spend it.

March 7, 2026

March 11, 2026

Get Out Your Maps

Avila Beach Drive

Flowers & Plants

This Coastal California City Is a Must-Visit for Plant Lovers

Add this plant-filled itinerary to your next Central Coast adventure.

May 14, 2026

May 12, 2026

Stearns Wharf

Culinary Travel

This Is the Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara

Here’s your roadmap for what to eat, drink, do, and see while visiting this Central Coast gem.

August 19, 2025

August 27, 2025

Rachel Nevada

These Are the Best Places to See a UFO in the West

The region’s wide open spaces and big skies make for perfect viewing.

November 27, 2025

December 2, 2025

A classic car parks in front of Cuyama Buckhorn in Central California

This New Book Explores the Most Iconic Vintage Hotels in the West

The nostalgic, old-timey hotels featured are giving us major wanderlust.

November 14, 2025

November 13, 2025

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Rivian’s High-Design Outpost Near Joshua Tree Is the Coolest Charging Station We’ve Ever Seen

Plus, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shares his thoughts on enjoying the great outdoors.

May 14, 2025

May 20, 2025

Peace Vans Baja Beach

The Ultimate Mexican Beach Road Trip of Your Dreams, Planned by a Local Expert

Road tripping in a vintage Volkswagen Vanagon with a certified expert by our side inspires nostalgia, and rekindles a love for Baja California.

June 10, 2024

May 28, 2025

Road Trip Tips

Joshua Tree National Park Night Sky Rivian Camping

Outdoor Adventure

7 Tips for Taking Better Photos at Night, According to a Professional Photographer

Sunset staff photographer Thomas J. Story on how to document dark skies.

August 4, 2025

August 15, 2025

These Are the Ultimate Budget-Friendly Travel Hacks You Need in This Economy

You don’t have to skip travel all together. Here are ways to save.

July 28, 2025

July 30, 2025

Peace Vans Caravan Baja

These Are the Essential Safety Tools Every Traveler Needs in the Car for a Road Trip

Don’t get caught unprepared on your next journey without these items.

July 11, 2025

July 23, 2025

The Deadliest National Parks in the United States, Ranked

Plus, how to stay safe while visiting.

October 23, 2024

November 3, 2024

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These Are the Best Solo Trips You Can Take This Summer, According to a Travel Editor

These Are the Best Solo Trips You Can Take This Summer, According to a Travel Editor

No Reservations Are Making National Parks More Chaotic Than Ever. Here's Where to Go Instead.

No Reservations Are Making National Parks More Chaotic Than Ever. Here’s Where to Go Instead.

These Are the Road Trips Worth Taking for America's 250th Birthday

These Are the Road Trips Worth Taking for America’s 250th Birthday

Nostalgia Travel Is Trending: These Are the Best Destinations for 2026

Nostalgia Travel Is Trending: These Are the Best Destinations for 2026

Here's Where to Travel This Summer According to Your Zodiac Sign

Here’s Where to Travel This Summer According to Your Zodiac Sign

These Small Towns Are Suddenly Incredibly Popular with Travelers—Here's Why

These Small Towns Are Suddenly Incredibly Popular with Travelers—Here’s Why

Don't Make These Common Mistakes When Traveling This Memorial Day Weekend

Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Traveling This Memorial Day Weekend

This Coastal California City Is a Must-Visit for Plant Lovers

This Coastal California City Is a Must-Visit for Plant Lovers

Daylight Savings Is Finally Here. These Are the Best Places to Watch the Sunset in California.

Daylight Savings Is Finally Here. These Are the Best Places to Watch the Sunset in California.

Visiting National Parks Without Reservations in 2026? Read This First

Visiting National Parks Without Reservations in 2026? Read This First

These Pet-Friendly Cities Have the Best Dog Parks in the West

These Pet-Friendly Cities Have the Best Dog Parks in the West

These Zodiac Signs Should Never, Ever Travel Together (and the Ones That Should)

These Zodiac Signs Should Never, Ever Travel Together (and the Ones That Should)

You Can Still Catch the Northern Lights This Year. Here's Where to See the Aurora Out West.

You Can Still Catch the Northern Lights This Year. Here’s Where to See the Aurora Out West.

California's Most Iconic Highway Has Reopened. Here's What to Do When You Go.

California’s Most Iconic Highway Has Reopened. Here’s What to Do When You Go.

These National Parks Are Even More Spectacular in Winter

These National Parks Are Even More Spectacular in Winter

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