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We took the Pacific Surfliner to San Luis Obispo and spent the weekend exploring one of California’s most walkable downtowns with no car required. 🚆

Even though it rained nearly the entire trip, we still managed to pack a lot into 48 hours!

🏨 Checked into and grabbed drinks with a view at

🍽️ Dinner at

☕ Breakfast at

🥪 A stop at for one of their stacked sandwiches (trust me, don’t skip this one)

🛍️ Explored downtown and popped into:



San Luis Obispo Gift Shop
Buen Dia Design

🌿 Walked along San Luis Creek

🎶 Experienced the famous Downtown SLO Thursday Farmers’ Market

🍷 Wrapped up the trip with dinner at

One of my favorite things about San Luis Obispo is how easy it is to explore once you arrive. Great food, local shops, walkable streets, and everything just steps from the train station.

Save this reel for your next weekend getaway!




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Before you road trip to San Luis Obispo, hear me out: take the train instead. 🚆

The Pacific Surfliner now has three daily trips between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo, making one of my favorite California getaways even easier to reach!

The ride takes about 5 hours and trades traffic for ocean views, Wi-Fi, power outlets, a café car, and plenty of room to stretch out. Once you arrive, you’re just steps from downtown San Luis Obispo’s hotels, restaurants, shops, and attractions.

🎟️ Coach fares start around $54 one-way*
💺 Business Class upgrades are typically an additional $10–$35 each way and include guaranteed seating plus complimentary snacks and drinks.

Stay tuned for Part 2 where I’ll share exactly how we spent a car-free weekend in San Luis Obispo!




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*Fares vary by date and availability.

How we spent the perfect weekend in Temecula Wine Country 🍷



Stayed at Ponte Vineyard Inn, spent the day wine tasting between some of Temecula’s best wineries, rode through the vineyards in a vintage sidecar, and ended the nights with wine and sunset views overlooking the vines.

If you’re planning a Temecula trip, here are a few spots worth adding to your list:

• Ponte Vineyard Inn

• Altisima Winery

• Doffo Winery

• Oak Mountain Winery + The Cave Café

• Cielo Balloons

• Sidecar Tours .co

Temecula honestly feels like one of the easiest weekend getaways from LA when you want good wine, beautiful scenery, and a slower pace for a few days!

Drink responsibly and if you’re going with a group, definitely look into Grapeline Wine Tours.

Save this for your next California wine country trip ✨

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Looking for an easy weekend road trip from Los Angeles? 🚗✨

Temecula Wine Country is just under 3 hours away and offers so much more than wine tasting!

Spend the day exploring Old Town Temecula with its historic buildings, local shops, restaurants, tasting rooms, and live music

Take a hot air balloon ride at sunrise, book a horseback ride through wine country, enjoy local coffee shops, or simply relax at one of the area’s beautiful vineyard resorts.

Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, girls trip, or weekend escape, Temecula has plenty to fill a few days

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📌 this for your next weekend road trip!