Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

The Best Wines to Pair with Fall Dishes, from Autumn Salads to Hearty Soups

You’re cordially invited to join the Sunset Wine Club, a selection of story-worthy wines produced by the top growers and… Read More

From Baja to Hawaii, These Are Our Favorite Coastal Retreats

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the… Read More

These City Hotels Are the Epitome of Cool

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the… Read More

Treat Yourself to a Luxurious Stay at These High-End Hotels

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the… Read More

These Are the Top Wine Country Hotels

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the… Read More

Here’s Where to Eat in the West Right Now

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the… Read More

5 Must-Visit Markets and Bakeries in the West

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the… Read More

5 Wine Growing Regions Every Oenophile Should Visit

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the… Read More

Book a Treatment at These Ultra Relaxing Spas

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the… Read More

These Transportation Services Will Make Your Next Trip Easier

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the… Read More

This Chic and Cozy Apple Orchard Is the Stuff of Summer Road Trip Dreams

Anyone who grew up road-tripping to Truckee from San Francisco, or exploring the hiking and cycling trails that cut through the rolling foothills… Read More

This Landscape Design Firm Makes the Most Aesthetically Pleasing Outdoor Furniture and Accessories

When it comes to landscape design that makes you want to linger, the team at ORCA knows how to put… Read More

You Can Live the Utopian Sea Ranch Fantasy by Booking at the Newly Redesigned Lodge

It’s a misty Saturday afternoon on the Northern California coast, and a man stands on a bluff peering through the viewfinder of a large… Read More

These Are the 4 Commandments of Container Gardening

Lana Williams, owner of Oakland, California-based plant shop and design company The Tender Gardener, is known for her gorgeous… Read More

This Simple Storage Trick Will Help Your Tomatoes Last Longer

It’s peak tomato season and if you’re lucky, you aren’t getting through them fast enough. While preserving the bulk of your harvest to… Read More

Get Great Summer Travel Shots with These Tips from Sunset’s Staff Photographer

Happy summer everyone! I’m Thomas J. Story, Sunset’s staff photographer for going on 25 years now. Throughout my time at the magazine, I… Read More

We’re in Love with These 1970s-Inspired Summer Salads

When I was a kid growing up in the 1970s, I hated my parents for ruining every sandwich with alfalfa sprouts, trying to… Read More

Check in, Learn to Surf: These Beach Hotels Will Teach You How on Your Next Vacation 

Cruising on my longboard, I gaze up at the iconic red turrets of the Hotel del Coronado as gulls glide… Read More

Spicy Sichuan-Style Grilling Recipes from the Queen of Chili Crisp

When my business partner Stephanie Hjelmeseth and I began dreaming up Suá Superette, we immediately gravitated towards fast and flavorful… Read More

These Lush Outdoor Living Rooms Will Transport You to Wine Country

Nestled among a towering redwood grove on the gorgeous and biologically diverse Sonoma Coast, Flowers Vineyards & Winery just might… Read More

This Surprising Vegetable Is the Secret to a Beautiful Floral Arrangement

In Hannah Muller’s debut book, Designing With Dried Flowers ($22.31; Penguin Random House), she shares expert advice straight from the… Read More

You Need to Visit This Stylish, Secret Cocktail Bar in Downtown L.A.

The Proper hotel group has made a name for itself by leveling up the hospitality experience in L.A. and beyond by marrying exceptional… Read More

Tour This Kid-Friendly Bachelor Pad That Appeared in Sunset in the ’70s

It takes a certain kind of person to buy a vintage house sight-unseen, to dive headfirst into the rough waters of reviving a property’s… Read More

These Mexican Seafood Dishes Will Transport You to a Seaside Resort

It’s a perfectly still afternoon along the Malecón. Sea salt seasons the warm ocean breeze, and fishing boats bob along the boardwalk overlooking the… Read More