Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

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

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