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

Wallpaper in Ojai Bungalow by Kirsten Blazek

Decorating & Design

How This Ojai Bungalow Was Saved After Multiple DIY Projects Ruined Its Layout

The Spanish-style home now has a more cohesive style.

July 14, 2025

July 10, 2025

Outdoor Dining Gathering

Gifts & Shopping

9 Hosting Essentials Designers Swear By for Outdoor Parties

Summer style? Right this way…

July 14, 2025

July 9, 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 11, 2025

Desk A-Frame Home Office

Decorating & Design

A Look at an Architect’s A-Frame Home Office Makeover

A fresh angle for a late 1950s beach house.

July 11, 2025

July 11, 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

July 11, 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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