Great Road Trips in the West – Sunset Magazine

Rivian Joshua Tree Charging Outpost Exterior

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

The coastal cliffs at Sea Ranch Lodge in Sonoma, California

This Secret Stretch of the California Coast Is the Ultimate Spring Getaway

This secret season is the best time to visit this swath of Northern California coastline.

March 20, 2025

March 24, 2025

Paso Robles

Culinary Travel

This California Wine Region Is the Underrated Hidden Gem You Need to Visit

Paso Robles is the Central Coast’s hidden gem. Here’s how to best enjoy it.

March 21, 2025

March 26, 2025

Outdoor Adventure

2025 is Officially the Year of the Summer Staycation. Here Are the Hottest Spots to Do It.

Staying closer to home is the trend of the season. Here are the most popular places to do it.

May 2, 2025

May 3, 2025

The Latest From Sunset

Here’s Exactly How to Beat Fourth of July Holiday Traffic (Plus Other Essential Travel Tips)

How to prepare for the busiest travel day of the year.

July 1, 2025

June 30, 2025

This Secret Cave Hike in the Sequoias Will Open for the First Time in Many Years

Crystal Cave will welcome visitors via reservation starting this summer.

April 2, 2025

April 5, 2025

This Stunning Luxury Train Is Expanding Its Route to Salt Lake City—And It Has a Glass Roof

The Rocky Mountaineer will rebrand next spring with an expanded route.

April 1, 2025

April 14, 2025

Hotel Ynez

It’s Not Too Late to Plan a Romantic Valentine’s Day Road Trip. Here’s Where to Go.

Valentine’s Day is Friday, February 14, and it’s not too late to plan a getaway.

February 7, 2025

February 10, 2025

Get Out Your Maps

Culinary Travel

This New Superhighway Unlocks Mexico’s Secret Beach Town

It had been in the works for 15 years.

October 18, 2024

October 20, 2024

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

The Laguna Surf Lodge Will Fulfill Your ‘Endless Summer’ Fantasy

SCP Hotel’s latest offering is the beachy California stay we all need.

May 21, 2024

May 28, 2025

Aston Martin at Scribe

From Montecito to Monterey, This Is the Ultimate Coastal Wine Country Road Trip

With a spectacular car and an open mind, we hit the road to take a freewheeling, slightly unconventional food and wine-focused road trip up the California coast.

December 26, 2023

October 30, 2024

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

Nostalgic Motor Hotels Are Having a Moment. These Are the Best in the West.

These motels are peak nostalgia for road trippers.

May 22, 2023

July 19, 2023

milky way rises

Plan Your Stargazing Road Trip Across the West with These Dark Sky Routes

Each stargazing-focused stop is mapped as a destination that can be appreciated by the naked eye.

December 30, 2021

October 4, 2024

Road Trip Tips

The Deadliest National Parks in the United States, Ranked

Plus, how to stay safe while visiting.

October 23, 2024

November 3, 2024

Beach View Gearheart Oregon (0717)

Culinary Travel

These Are the Absolute Best Healthy Road Trip Snacks of All Time

Stock up on these delicious and nutritious nibbles to keep you fueled on your next adventure.

June 17, 2023

June 19, 2023

Monument Valley by Thomas J. Story

It’s Not Too Late to Book an Epic Last-Minute Road Trip—Here’s How

Use these 7 essential tips to get out of town, even on short notice.

June 30, 2023

May 22, 2024

Kids on Road Trip

5 Tips & Tricks for a Smooth Family Road Trip

Keep your kiddos engaged with these family road trip strategies

April 25, 2018

May 31, 2018

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Here's Exactly How to Beat Fourth of July Holiday Traffic (Plus Other Essential Travel Tips)

Here’s Exactly How to Beat Fourth of July Holiday Traffic (Plus Other Essential Travel Tips)

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

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

2025 is Officially the Year of the Summer Staycation. Here Are the Hottest Spots to Do It.

2025 is Officially the Year of the Summer Staycation. Here Are the Hottest Spots to Do It.

This Secret Cave Hike in the Sequoias Will Open for the First Time in Many Years

This Secret Cave Hike in the Sequoias Will Open for the First Time in Many Years

This Stunning Luxury Train Is Expanding Its Route to Salt Lake City—And It Has a Glass Roof

This Stunning Luxury Train Is Expanding Its Route to Salt Lake City—And It Has a Glass Roof

This California Wine Region Is the Underrated Hidden Gem You Need to Visit

This California Wine Region Is the Underrated Hidden Gem You Need to Visit

This Secret Stretch of the California Coast Is the Ultimate Spring Getaway

This Secret Stretch of the California Coast Is the Ultimate Spring Getaway

It's Not Too Late to Plan a Romantic Valentine's Day Road Trip. Here's Where to Go.

It’s Not Too Late to Plan a Romantic Valentine’s Day Road Trip. Here’s Where to Go.

California Just Got Two Brand New National Monuments. Here’s How to Visit.

This Secret Season Is Actually the Best Time to Travel. Here's Why (and Where to Go)

This Secret Season Is Actually the Best Time to Travel. Here’s Why (and Where to Go)

These Are the Worst Times to Travel This Holiday Season

These Are the Worst Times to Travel This Holiday Season

9 Travel Trends You Have to Pay Attention to in 2025

9 Travel Trends You Have to Pay Attention to in 2025

This Is What You're Doing Wrong When Visiting Hot Springs

This Is What You’re Doing Wrong When Visiting Hot Springs

This Epic Road Trip in the Canadian Rockies Is Peak Winter Travel

This Epic Road Trip in the Canadian Rockies Is Peak Winter Travel

A Luxe Sleeper Train Will Soon Connect San Francisco and Los Angeles

A Luxe Sleeper Train Will Soon Connect San Francisco and Los Angeles

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