Author Archives: Sarah Yang

The Perfect Walla Walla Itinerary, According to a Former Seattle Seahawk

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

The Shortcuts That’ll Make Grilling a Breeze for First-Timers, According to a Chef

Summer might be over, but grilling season lives on, especially when you live in the West with warm temperatures lasting through fall. Los Angeles-based… Read More

The Insider Secrets to Finding the Best Value Wine, According to Sommeliers

Wine, be it a bold Cabernet or creamy Chardonnay, might be one of the finer things in life—but you don’t need to spend a… Read More

Announcing the 2027 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

For over 125 years Sunset has celebrated the people, ideas, and designers behind the adobes, A-frames, beach bungalows, modernist compounds, and ranch houses that… Read More

Designers Share Their Secrets to a Purr-Fect, Pet-Friendly Home

A pet is a human’s best friend and trusted companion, but they’re also a homeowner’s roommate. After years of impulse-buying a cat tree that’s… Read More

Inside an Utterly Charming 1,586-Square-Foot Hawaiian Surf Cabin

There comes a time for some homeowners when they have to decide whether they want to go all-in on a huge remodel, or… Read More

6 Fall Design Trends Experts Are Obsessing Over

After a sweltering summer in California, it’s hard to believe pumpkin spice season has arrived. And while some homes like this rustic retreat… Read More

The Best Things You Can Buy for Your House This Fall

Like the design nerd that I am, one of my favorite parts of a new season is browsing the latest offerings from home decor… Read More

You’re 3 Steps Away from a Restful Red-Eye If You Follow These Tips

Exploring a new destination is a fun-filled adventure, but getting there? Not so much. The typically less-than-thrilling journey feels even more taxing when you’re… Read More

5 Decorating Mistakes Professional Home Stagers Are Begging You to Avoid

We’ve all been told to never judge a book by its cover, but who are we kidding? First impressions matter, especially in your home. Read More

15 Fall Salads That Really Lean into the Freshest Produce of the Season

Even though it’s hard to say goodbye to the fresh and abundant tomatoes, summer squash, corn, and stone fruit at… Read More

7 Back-to-School Items Parents Might Want to Buy for Themselves, Too

When I was on a side quest for an SD memory card the other day, I stumbled into a Staples. Instantly, I was transported… Read More

A Two-Unit Building in S.F.’s Castro District Was Neglected for Decades Until a Gut Remodel Brought It Back to Life

This two-unit, two-story 1907 house in the Castro district of San Francisco had seen better days. It had been neglected for decades and… Read More

This Kitchen Looked Decades Older Than the Rest of the House—See How It Was Transformed

The kitchen in this 1980s two-story English Country-style house in Pacific Palisades, California, had its original country look, which made it seem decades… Read More

7 Genius Cooking Hacks Professional Chefs Swear By

Everyone says it takes about 10,000 hours to become an expert in something and, somewhere along the way from novice to know-it-all, you start… Read More

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Travel Awards

Every year, the Sunset Travel Awards give us a fresh reminder of why the West remains one of the most exciting places on… Read More

The Best Mountain Resorts for Skiing, Hiking, or Doing Absolutely Nothing

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These 10 hotels and resorts are the 2026 winners of the… Read More

These City Hotels Combine the Perfect Location with Next-Level Luxury

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These 16 hotels are the 2026 winners of the Where to… Read More

Your Vacation Deserves an Upgrade. These Luxury Hotels Deliver.

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These 17 hotels and resorts are the 2026 winners of the… Read More

From the Beach to the Desert to the Alaskan Wild, These Resorts and Retreats Embody the West

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These 31 hotels, resorts, inns, and lodges are the 2026 winners of… Read More

Dreaming of the Coast? These Classic Destinations Deliver Seaside Bliss

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These 13 destinations are the 2026 winners of the Where to… Read More

The Iconic Western Destinations Everyone Should Visit at Least Once

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These 12 destinations are the 2026 winners of the Where to… Read More

Your Next Vacation Should Be a Water Adventure

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These two adventure companies are the 2026 winners of the What… Read More

You Need a Wellness Reset. Here’s Where to Go Now.

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These four spas and resorts are the 2026 winners of the… Read More