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

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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

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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

5 of the Highest-Reviewed Restaurants Are in the West, According to Yelp

From a Salt Lake City pizza spot to standout Oahu hubs, these beloved Western spots are drawing national recognition.

March 20, 2026

March 19, 2026

The Great Gear Glow-Up: How to Give Your Travel Equipment a Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your closet. Here’s how to keep your travel gear looking (and working) great.

March 20, 2026

March 19, 2026

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Flowers & Plants

This the Wedding Flower of the Year, According to Experts

Whether you’re walking down the aisle or looking to add a new bloom in your garden, this is the one to pick.

March 20, 2026

March 19, 2026

From Garage Pop-Up to Neighborhood Hub: Inside Chainsaw Cafe

Founder Karla Subero Pittol shares the story behind her success.

March 19, 2026

March 18, 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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