Sycamore Hot Springs, San Luis Obispo: Updated Guide 2026
Vanessa here, founder of CATRAVELTIMES, and I’ve been road-tripping California’s hot springs long enough to know the difference between a…
Hunt Hot Springs, Big Bend, California: Updated Guide 2026
Vanessa here, founder of CATRAVELTIMES and someone who has spent more weekends than I can count tracking down California’s thermal…
Travertine Hot Springs, Bridgeport: Updated Guide 2026
Vanessa here, I run CATRAVELTIMES, and I’ve been soaking in California’s natural hot springs long enough to know which ones…
California Crunch Roll Recipe — How to Make It at Home (Better Than Takeout)
I’ve eaten sushi all over California, from hole-in-the-wall spots in San Diego’s Convoy Street to grocery store grab-and-go counters, and…
Little Hot Creek, Mono County: Updated Guide 2026
Little Hot Creek is one of the most underrated free soaks in all of California. I’m Vanessa, founder of CATRAVELTIMES,…
Drakesbad Guest Ranch, Chester: Updated Guide 2026
Few places in California earn their reputation the hard way. Drakesbad Guest Ranch sits at 5,600 feet inside Lassen Volcanic…
17 Best Small Towns in California to Visit in 2026
I grew up in San Diego. I’ve driven Highway 1 more times than I can count, taken wrong turns down…
Surprise Valley HotSprings, east of Cedarville: Updated Guide 2026
I’m Vanessa, and I built CATRAVELTIMES to document the California hot springs most guides never bother finding. Surprise Valley Hot…
California Red Wine: A Complete Guide to Varieties, Regions & Best Bottles
I grew up in San Diego, and my first real California red wine moment happened not in some fancy tasting…
Glen Ivy Hot Springs, Temescal Valley: Updated Guide 2026
Some places you visit once and move on. Glen Ivy isn’t one of them. I’ve been road-tripping California’s thermal pools…
