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Vancouver Island Road Trip

Travel up the coast of Vancouver Island for a stormy adventure filled with beaches, rainforest, hikes, and hot springs Read More

How to Make Mini Paper Heart Piñatas

These DIY paper hearts make for the perfect Galentine's Day crafting activity to do with your friends Read More

How to Crack and Milk a Coconut

Learn how to crack open a fresh coconut to make your own homemade coconut milk Read More

Big Tips for a Mini Veggie Garden

No matter how small your land, follow these tips for a bountiful veggie garden Read More

5 Space-Saving Lessons from a Compact Cabin

A young family builds a modern off-the-grid retreat by making five key accommodations Read More

How to Design a Modern Surfer-Style Home

An out-of-the-box designer gives a lackluster beach cottage a good dose of grown-up surf style Read More

How to Throw an Elegant Hawaiian Feast

With a maker and food scene on the rise, a new kind of supper club invites you to slow down, craft, and indulge in Hawaiian delights Read More

Winning Ideas from the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival

The second-largest garden show in North America, Seattle’s Northwest Flower and Garden Festival runs February 7 to 11 this year. Three Sunset alums—retired editors Kathy Brenzel, Steve Lorton, and Jim McCausland—previewed it to select a garden for the Sunset Western Living Award Read More

An Epic Adventure on B.C.’s Vancouver Island

On British Columbia’s stormy outer limits lies a verdant coastal oasis, ready to be discovered Read More

20 Sensational Coconut Recipes

Coconuts are a three-in-one deal, giving us refreshing coconut water, coconut meat, and rich coconut milk. Whether you’re buying these products off the shelf or cracking a fresh coconut and extracting them yourself, try these excellent recipes that use them all Read More

10 Amazing Art Museums in the West

The West, where artsy towns are plentiful, houses a diverse range of museums, from a skateboarding shrine in central California to a contemporary wonder in Aspen Read More

6 Best Kits for Disaster Preparedness

These kits will help you tackle any natural disaster Read More

Luxury Spa Resorts Worth the Splurge

Check in for an unforgettable wellness-themed vacation at these spas that go the extra mile Read More

5 Hacks for Small Apartment Decor

Make your small space feel huge with these decor solutions to the rescue Read More

How to Make Heavenly Chocolate Mousse Cakes

Bake these decadent little chocolate cakes straight out of the freezer Read More

10 Fun Family-Friendly Hotels

Kids and adults alike will have lots to enjoy at these family-friendly stays Read More

5 Ways to Get Your Frozen Fix at Disneyland Resort

Let out your inner Elsa and chill at the coolest attractions at Disneyland’s California Adventure park Read More

Raise a Glass to the Best Craft Beer Bars in the West

Modern taprooms—with their attention to design, lineup of games, award-winning menus, and rotation of spirited characters—are the new home away from home Read More

10 Ideas for Decorating with Tile

From graphic to textural, cement to ceramic, here are the hottest looks in tile right now along with the best places to get your hands on them Read More

How to Make Salty or Sweet Pretzel Bites

Storebought pizza dough is the trick to these easy, addictive bite-sized snacks Read More

How to Make Sunset Layered Smoothies

Delight brunch guests with these ultra-flavorful, picture-perfect layered smoothies Read More

Behind the Scenes of Our Utah Yurt Photo Shoot

Go behind the scenes of our February 2018 story on an eco-friendly Utah yurt Read More

3 Ways With Baked Eggs

Bake your eggs in edible containers for a filling and delicious meal at breakfast, lunch, or even dinner Read More

How to Make Raspberry Baby Dutch Babies

Breakfast is easy and adorable with these miniature Dutch baby pancakes baked in a muffin tin Read More