Great Road Trips in the West – Sunset Magazine

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Here’s Where You Should Travel Based on Your Enneagram Type (Hint: It’s Not Where You Think)

This is how to plan a better trip based on your personality type.

July 31, 2026

August 11, 2026

Stop Playing Tetris with Your Luggage. Here’s How to Pack Smart for a Family Road Trip.

Sunset staff shares their road-tested tips for packing strategies this summer.

July 24, 2026

July 22, 2026

These Are the Road Trips Worth Taking for America’s 250th Birthday

From the Mother Road celebrating its centennial to the loneliest highway in Nevada, here’s how to celebrate America’s birthday.

June 3, 2026

August 5, 2026

These Are the Best Solo Trips You Can Take This Summer, According to a Travel Editor

Here are the best spots in the West to visit for solo adventurers in 2026.

June 17, 2026

June 23, 2026

The Latest From Sunset

Roasted Romanesco Polenta

20 Fast and Fresh Dinner Ideas That Will Be Your Fall Go-Tos

These meals will save your weeknights.

September 10, 2026

September 10, 2026

Landscaped Strip Between Street and Sidewalk

The ‘Mailbox Garden’ Is the Quickest Way to Add Curb Appeal

A small strip of land can do a lot. Here’s how to fill it with beauty, habitat, and year-round structure.

September 10, 2026

September 9, 2026

La Bahia Santa Cruz

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Travel Awards

From the coast to the mountains to the desert and beyond, the West is where travelers can live life to the fullest. Here are the most transporting experiences in this beautiful place we call home.

September 9, 2026

September 9, 2026

42 Coastal Escapes to Book for Your Next Weekend Getaway

We’ve got your next seaside getaway here.

September 9, 2026

September 9, 2026

Get Out Your Maps

Outdoor Adventure

No Reservations Are Making National Parks More Chaotic Than Ever. Here’s Where to Go Instead.

These adjacent wildlands deliver all the magic of nature minus the crowds.

June 4, 2026

June 3, 2026

The Western Hotel Ouray

Nostalgia Travel Is Trending: These Are the Best Destinations for 2026

The best historic hotels, motor lodges, and motels in the West.

June 1, 2026

August 5, 2026

Avila Beach Drive

Flowers & Plants

This Coastal California City Is a Must-Visit for Plant Lovers

Add this plant-filled itinerary to your next Central Coast adventure.

May 14, 2026

May 12, 2026

Stearns Wharf

Culinary Travel

This Is the Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara

Here’s your roadmap for what to eat, drink, do, and see while visiting this Central Coast gem.

August 19, 2025

August 27, 2025

Rachel Nevada

These Are the Best Places to See a UFO in the West

The region’s wide open spaces and big skies make for perfect viewing.

November 27, 2025

December 2, 2025

A classic car parks in front of Cuyama Buckhorn in Central California

This New Book Explores the Most Iconic Vintage Hotels in the West

The nostalgic, old-timey hotels featured are giving us major wanderlust.

November 14, 2025

July 22, 2026

Road Trip Tips

Joshua Tree National Park Night Sky Rivian Camping

Outdoor Adventure

7 Tips for Taking Better Photos at Night, According to a Professional Photographer

Sunset staff photographer Thomas J. Story on how to document dark skies.

August 4, 2025

August 15, 2025

These Are the Ultimate Budget-Friendly Travel Hacks You Need in This Economy

You don’t have to skip travel all together. Here are ways to save.

July 28, 2025

July 30, 2025

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These Are the Essential Safety Tools Every Traveler Needs in the Car for a Road Trip

Don’t get caught unprepared on your next journey without these items.

July 11, 2025

July 23, 2025

The Deadliest National Parks in the United States, Ranked

Plus, how to stay safe while visiting.

October 23, 2024

November 3, 2024

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Dreaming of the Coast? These Classic Destinations Deliver Seaside Bliss

Dreaming of the Coast? These Classic Destinations Deliver Seaside Bliss

The Iconic Western Destinations Everyone Should Visit at Least Once

The Iconic Western Destinations Everyone Should Visit at Least Once

Attention Skiers: These Are the Mountain Getaways You Need to Visit Now

Attention Skiers: These Are the Mountain Getaways You Need to Visit Now

Offbeat Activities to Do on Your Next Vacation

Offbeat Activities to Do on Your Next Vacation

A Garden-Lover's Road Trip Through Santa Barbara County

A Garden-Lover’s Road Trip Through Santa Barbara County

This Cute Little Point-and-Shoot Camera Has Changed the Way I Travel

This Cute Little Point-and-Shoot Camera Has Changed the Way I Travel

These Are the West's Best Campsites, According to People Who Actually Camp There

These Are the West’s Best Campsites, According to People Who Actually Camp There

Here's How to Avoid Ruining Your Labor Day Weekend

Here’s How to Avoid Ruining Your Labor Day Weekend

66 Things to Do on Route 66

66 Things to Do on Route 66

Big Bear's Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie Has Died

Big Bear’s Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie Has Died

Embrace Your Inner Child at These Summer Camps for Adults This Fall

Embrace Your Inner Child at These Summer Camps for Adults This Fall

Here's Where You Should Travel Based on Your Enneagram Type (Hint: It's Not Where You Think)

Here’s Where You Should Travel Based on Your Enneagram Type (Hint: It’s Not Where You Think)

Stop Playing Tetris with Your Luggage. Here's How to Pack Smart for a Family Road Trip.

Stop Playing Tetris with Your Luggage. Here’s How to Pack Smart for a Family Road Trip.

These Summer-Travel Money Mistakes Are Costing You More Than You Think

These Summer-Travel Money Mistakes Are Costing You More Than You Think

72 Million Americans Are Traveling for July 4th. Here Are the Best and Worst Hours to Drive This Weekend.

72 Million Americans Are Traveling for July 4th. Here Are the Best and Worst Hours to Drive This Weekend.

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