Sunset Magazine - Living in the West

This Seattle Townhome Could Be the Future of City Living (Plus, Its Rusted Exterior Just Looks Cool)

Starting with a split single-family lot in Seattle's Central District, a local design/build/development firm erected twin townhomes that are a template for the future of high-density, high-style housing.

June 6, 2023

June 5, 2023

Travel

It’s Going to Be a Stressful Summer Travel Season. Our New Newsletter Is Here to Save Your Vacation.

May 24, 2023

Travel

Pickleball Is Officially America’s Fastest-Growing Sport—Here Are the Most Stunning Courts in the West

The popular sport was invented in the West, where it gets a design-forward flourish, complete with stylish new gear and luxe hotels offering lessons.

June 5, 2023

June 2, 2023

Wine & Drinks

The New Cult Cabs Are from Wineries You’ve Never Heard Of

Get in on the ground floor of collectible wines with these bottlings from exceptional producers.

August 29, 2022

November 16, 2022

The Latest From Sunset

Culture

These 10 Books Are the Beach Reads You Need for Summer

These books set in the American West are perfect for your upcoming travels.

June 5, 2023

June 2, 2023

Trader Joe's Organic Mafalda Corta Pasta Lifestyle Shot

Food & Drink

Trust Us, You’re Going to Want All of These New Summer Products from Trader Joe’s

Perfect for beach and pool days, picnics, road trips, and more.

June 2, 2023

Gifts & Shopping

These Are the Best Father’s Day Gifts to Give This Year

Gifts at every price point and for every interest.

June 1, 2023

June 5, 2023

Travel

This New Waikiki Hotel Is the Surf Shack of Your Wildest Dreams

The Wayfinder has all the retro vibes you need for the perfect beach vacay.

May 31, 2023

June 5, 2023

The Low-Water Gardening Guide

Landscaping

Have a Low-Water Garden? Here’s a Year-Round Checklist to Care for It

Landscape architect June Scott shares her indispensable guide.

May 25, 2023

May 30, 2023

Landscaping

This Landscape Addition Is the Best Answer to a Smarter, Low-Water Garden

It checks all the boxes.

April 20, 2023

Landscaping

This Is the Quickest Way to Get Rid of Your Lawn (and Yes, You Should Do It Now)

It’s time to terminate that turf.

March 2, 2023

March 20, 2023

Landscaping

5 Easy, No-Fail Lawn Alternatives for Every Type of Yard

How to make ground covers work in your low-water garden.

March 9, 2023

Landscaping

These Are the Must-Have Tools for the Ultimate Low-Water Garden

We all want to save water in our gardens, but how? These products will make it oh-so easy.

March 16, 2023

March 22, 2023

Landscaping

Considering a Low-Water Cactus Garden? This Is What You Need to Know First

Sure, these pointy succulents are low-maintenance, but even cactuses have needs, and you can find them all right here.

March 23, 2023

March 29, 2023

Garden Basics

This Is the Smartest Way to Water Your Garden (And It Will Save You Time and Money)

It’s time to get water-wise!

April 13, 2023

April 14, 2023

Landscaping

Here’s Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Saving Rainwater

Downpours aren't just good for drought; you can save rainwater and use it in your garden later.

March 30, 2023

March 31, 2023

What to Shop

Herbs, Massage Oil, Mud Mask, Rosemary, Salt

Wellness

These Luxe (and Highly Effective) Beauty Products Are All Made with Ingredients Found in the Garden

When it comes to taking care of our skin, natural compounds can work wonders.

May 17, 2023

May 16, 2023

Decorating & Design

Williams-Sonoma Just Launched a Stunning New Brand—and It’s Focused on Sustainability

Meet GreenRow, the latest home brand.

May 15, 2023

May 16, 2023

Gifts & Shopping

This Cool Culinary Brand Has Your Summer Covered

Here’s why French brand Opinel is a favorite of both home chefs and pros.

April 21, 2023

Upgrade Your Garden

Landscaping

This Is What We Wish We’d Known Before Putting in a Water Feature

A fountain, pond, or birdbath in the garden can be so soothing, but read these tips before you give yourself a headache.

May 19, 2023

May 18, 2023

Garden Basics

It’s Almost Summer—11 Things You Need to Do in Your Garden Now

Keep your garden thriving all season long.

May 9, 2023

May 11, 2023

Outdoor Living

Want to Replace Your Lawn? This New Garden Trend Is a Blast

Could this backyard game be the new pickleball? It’s time to get in on the fun.

May 4, 2023

Landscaping

These Designers Make the Most Beautiful, Radical Gardens We’ve Seen

With a portfolio of high-profile, slightly wild, forward-thinking gardens, Terremoto is the landscape design firm we need more than ever.

May 30, 2023

May 26, 2023

Insider Guides: Where to Stay and Play

Insider Guides

A Local Chef’s Guide to Eating in the San Gabriel Valley

What to eat, drink, and do in this vibrant region in Los Angeles county.

May 15, 2023

May 19, 2023

Insider Guides

Here’s Why You Should Visit Reno Now (No Gambling Required)

A local shares the best restaurants, coffee shops, and museums in the Nevada city.

April 17, 2023

April 19, 2023

Insider Guides

How to Visit Jackson Hole Like a Local

Here's why it's the perfect vacation spot year-round.

April 10, 2023

April 11, 2023

Two Boys Jump from Boulders at the Yuba River

Insider Guides

The Sierra Nevada Foothills Are California’s Next Rustic-Chic Getaway

What to do, see, eat, and drink in this historic area.

March 21, 2023

Insider Guides

8 Must-See Spots in Portland, According to a ‘Top Chef’ Star

Gregory Gourdet—‘Top Chef’ finalist, James Beard Award winner, and restaurateur—shares his ideal itinerary for travelers.

March 6, 2023

March 7, 2023

Insider Guides

This San Diego Weekend Itinerary Is All About Relaxation

Cookbook writer and wellness expert Candice Kumai shares the not-to-miss spots.

February 27, 2023

March 1, 2023

Genius Design Ideas

Home Tours

An Outdated 1960s Ranch House Gets Transformed Into a Light-Filled Home for Plant Lovers

A stylish home that blends indoors and out will make you green with envy.

May 30, 2023

May 27, 2023

Home & Garden

This Is How L.A.’s Top Home Stager Worked Her Magic on a Post and Beam Home in the Topanga Mountains

A design that honors the home’s architecture, but gives it personality.

May 24, 2023

Decorating & Design

The Secret to Sustainability in Design Isn’t Exactly What You’d Expect

Architectural designer Amanda Gunawan says it’s not just about using solar panels and FSC-certified building materials.

May 17, 2023

May 22, 2023

Home Tours

From Cramped to Glam, This Unbelievable Kitchen Makeover Doubles the Space and Triples the Style

It’s now both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

May 3, 2023

May 4, 2023

Decorating & Design

This Is the Most Popular Interior Design Style in the U.S.

Can you take a guess as to what it is?

April 27, 2023

May 1, 2023

Palm Springs Lounge and Kitchen by Michelle Boudreau Design

Home Tours

This Palm Springs House Is Full of the Grooviest, Most Stylish Mid-Century Modern Decorating Ideas

It’s all about the details and color choices.

May 10, 2023

New Recipes to Cook This Month

Beef Satay

“Beef satay is the flavor of 19th Street (in Yangon) for me.

May 8, 2023

May 15, 2023

Making Guacamole Sauce of the Americas May 1970 Cover

Throwback Guacamole

This vintage recipe assumes access to West-Coast ingredients like fresh herbs and citrus.

May 16, 2023

May 20, 2023

Sweet and Sour Tamarind Sauce

This tangy sauce pairs perfectly with all meat, particularly grilled skewers of beef, lamb, or chicken.

May 8, 2023

May 23, 2023

Spiced Coconut Rice

“This is a very Indian dish I grew up eating,” says Saw Naing, of Ojai's The Dutchess restaurant.

May 23, 2023

May 26, 2023