Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

Here’s How to Make the Coolest-Looking Container Garden (Hint: Ditch the Terracotta Pot)

Stephen Block, the Los Angeles-based celebrity landscape designer and antiques dealer behind Inner Gardens, has a signature style guided by… Read More

How to Use Your Credit Card Points for Holiday Travel, According to an Expert at The Points Guy

For over a decade, Eric Rosen has been completely immersed in the world of travel. The Los Angeles-based globetrotter learned early on how to… Read More

Your Spice Rack Is the Only Thing You Need to Make These Easy Vegetarian Recipes

When it comes to navigating the depths of your kitchen cabinets, you might feel more confused than inspired. To help remedy this pantry… Read More

These Are the Wines to Pair with Your Holiday Meal

There’s no more perfect holiday present than the Sunset Wine Club, a selection of story-worthy wines produced by the top vintners in California,… Read More

Make Your Own LaCroix and Practice Other Kitchen Magic with These Cool Tools

As our gardens start slowing down, it’s time to preserve the last of the bounty to use throughout the months ahead. These four colorful… Read More

This Is California’s Best-Kept Wine Country Secret

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Follow along as we learn where to eat, drink, stay, and… Read More

This Oyster Farm Should Be on Your California Bucket List

The sun has just crested the hills of West Marin, and the water is placid on Tomales Bay. We pull on hip waders… Read More

Two Comets Are on Their Way to Our Skies in October—Here’s How to See Them

Already 2024 has been a banner year for skywatchers, having offered North America a total eclipse and a spectacular display of the northern… Read More

Fall Is Bulb Planting Season—Here’s How to Guarantee a Successful Flower Garden

Autumn is bulb purchasing and planting season here in the West! Garden designer and author Jacqueline van der Kloet’s newest book,… Read More

Coffee Lovers Rejoice: Delicious Recipes You Didn’t Know You Needed

If you’re a coffee lover, you already know that your daily brew is more than just a pick-me-up—it’s a ritual, a moment of bliss… Read More

These Ridiculously Delicious Yakitori Recipes Will Have You Grilling This Fall

Not far from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, there’s a jewel box of a restaurant called Tsubaki. Over the… Read More

What to Do on Oahu, According to a Local Surfer

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Follow along as we learn where to eat, drink, stay, and… Read More

It’s Always a Party at This Colombian-Californian Restaurant in Oakland

It’s a Thursday night at Parche in Oakland and the place is banging: groups at tables, date-night two-tops, and walk-ins… Read More

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