Best of the West: Editors' Picks for This Week in the West – Sunset Magazine

Christy Dawn

Gifts & Shopping

Best of the West: Masks That Look Good and Spark Joy

This week we asked YOU what favorite brands are making stylish face masks—and you delivered.

May 19, 2020

May 19, 2020

Olipop

Best of the West: Snacks That Get Us Through the Midday Slump

This week we asked YOU what midday slump snacks get you through—and you delivered.

May 12, 2020

January 26, 2021

Greyladygirl Lead Photo

Best of the West: The Best Instagrams for Virtual Vacations, Design Inspo, Motivational Quotes, and More

This week we asked YOU what Instagram accounts you follow for joy and inspiration––and you delivered.

April 27, 2020

January 28, 2026

Woman with Smartphone Listening to Music

Best of the West: From The Happiness Lab to Modern Love, These Are Our Favorite Podcasts Right Now

This week we asked YOU what podcasts are getting you through––and you delivered.

April 21, 2020

May 6, 2020

The Latest From Sunset

Doorway from inside Leanne Ford's Venice home

Decorating & Design

After Losing Their Home in the Palisades Fire, Erik and Leanne Ford Experienced a ‘Creative Reset’ in This Venice Retreat

Tour the private oasis that became a refuge.

March 13, 2026

March 12, 2026

These Are the Airplane Stretches a Yoga Instructor Does to Stay Centered and Relaxed While Flying

Keep your body aligned with these simple in-flight movements.

March 13, 2026

March 12, 2026

Picking a strawberry

Culinary Travel

These Are the Farms You Need to Visit for the Best Strawberry Picking in California

Celebrate strawberry season at these sweet farms in the Golden State.

March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

Miso-Braised Red Cabbage

Miso-Braised Red Cabbage with Fennel

Braising red cabbage in wine preserves the color, but the flavor is reason enough.

March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

Best of the West: From CBD Gumdrops to Garden Supplies, These Are the Brands We Support

This week we asked YOU what West-based brands you want to show some love to––and you delivered.

April 13, 2020

April 17, 2020

Books on the Beach

Sunset Editors’ Spring Reading List

An empowering children’s book, a woke murder mystery, and a paean to lost words—here’s what Sunset editors are reading this spring. It’s Best of the West, literary edition.

March 2, 2020

February 23, 2021

Best of the West: The Foods That Get Us Through

This week we asked YOU what foods and recipes are getting you through––and you delivered.

April 7, 2020

April 8, 2020

The Best of the West in 2019: Editors’ Favorite Things from the Past Year

Every week we share what shops, restaurants, venues, and happenings we’re excited about. Here’s a look back at our very top picks from the past year

December 30, 2019

November 11, 2021

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This Couple’s ‘Golden Years’ Dream House Embraces Their Shared Love for Wine and Wellness—Plus It Has Room for Their Friends

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