Great Road Trips in the West – Sunset Magazine

Multnomah Falls

Culinary Travel

Haunted Hotels, Apple Picking, and Baking Bootcamps—This Is the Ultimate Fall Travel Checklist

Enjoy these weekend trips to get a taste of autumn.

October 29, 2025

November 3, 2025

Fall foliage over water

These Secret, Under-the-Radar Leaf-Peeping Spots Will Fulfill All Your Fall Fantasies

Skip the crowds but not the spectacle at these must-see autumn spots.

September 22, 2025

October 6, 2025

Stearns Wharf

Culinary Travel

This Is the Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara

Here’s your roadmap for what to eat, drink, do, and see while visiting this Central Coast gem.

August 19, 2025

August 27, 2025

Joshua Tree National Park Night Sky Rivian Camping

Outdoor Adventure

7 Tips for Taking Better Photos at Night, According to a Professional Photographer

Sunset staff photographer Thomas J. Story on how to document dark skies.

August 4, 2025

August 15, 2025

The Latest From Sunset

Thanksgiving Tablescape Centerpiece

Professional Chefs Say This Is How You’re Overcomplicating Thanksgiving

Consider this what not to do.

November 18, 2025

November 17, 2025

These Are the Best Books of 2025, According to Amazon Editors

Have you read any of these this year?

November 18, 2025

November 17, 2025

Fruit Pie Closeup

The Cutest Apple Pie Just Happens to Be from a Celebrity Chef

Curtis Stone’s pies are a slice of nostalgia and the ideal sweet or savory holiday treat.

November 18, 2025

November 17, 2025

Packing Moving Box

Should Downsizers Rent or Buy? Real Estate Experts Weigh In

The best way(s) to simplify your life in this new chapter.

November 18, 2025

November 13, 2025

Get Out Your Maps

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

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

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

Road Trip Tips

These Are the Ultimate Budget-Friendly Travel Hacks You Need in This Economy

You don’t have to skip travel all together. Here are ways to save.

July 28, 2025

July 30, 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 23, 2025

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

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This Historic Hot Spring Got a Major Glow up and It Will Instantly Melt Away Stress

This Historic Hot Spring Got a Major Glow up and It Will Instantly Melt Away Stress

This Place Is the Absolute Best Spot for Dahlia-Peeping

This Place Is the Absolute Best Spot for Dahlia-Peeping

The Iconic Highway 1 Through Big Sur Won't Reopen Until at Least 2025

The Iconic Highway 1 Through Big Sur Won’t Reopen Until at Least 2025

The Earth Now Has Two Moons—Here's How to See Them

The Earth Now Has Two Moons—Here’s How to See Them

These Are the Fall Travel Trends Everyone's Talking About Right Now

These Are the Fall Travel Trends Everyone’s Talking About Right Now

California Beaches Get All the Summer Love, Check out These Dog-Friendly Lakes Instead

California Beaches Get All the Summer Love, Check out These Dog-Friendly Lakes Instead

Thousands Flee Jasper National Park in Canada as Wildfires Rage

Thousands Flee Jasper National Park in Canada as Wildfires Rage

The Best Coastal Hikes in the West for Picture-Perfect Views

The Best Coastal Hikes in the West for Picture-Perfect Views

It’s Not Too Late to Book Your Fourth of July Camp Spot. Here’s How to Get the Best Deals.

It’s Not Too Late to Book Your Fourth of July Camp Spot. Here’s How to Get the Best Deals.

The Ultimate Mexican Beach Road Trip of Your Dreams, Planned by a Local Expert

The Ultimate Mexican Beach Road Trip of Your Dreams, Planned by a Local Expert

The Laguna Surf Lodge Will Fulfill Your 'Endless Summer' Fantasy

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

This Luxurious Travel Trailer Has Better Interior Style Than Most Homes

This Luxurious Travel Trailer Has Better Interior Style Than Most Homes

Where to See the Most Spectacular Wildflowers Across the West

Where to See the Most Spectacular Wildflowers Across the West

These Are the Absolute Best Destinations for Spring Break Camping

These Are the Absolute Best Destinations for Spring Break Camping

Reservations for the Most Coveted Camping Destination Open Up Tomorrow. Here's How to Get a Spot.

Reservations for the Most Coveted Camping Destination Open Up Tomorrow. Here’s How to Get a Spot.

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