Great Road Trips in the West – Sunset Magazine

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

November 13, 2025

The Best New Place to Camp Is… a Farm? These Are the Most Scenic Spots in California

A new law is making it easier to post up on farmland.

November 4, 2025

April 1, 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

The Latest From Sunset

Kitchen Island Selena Michele Interiors

Decorating & Design

5 Kitchen Layout Mistakes Designers Want You to Stop Making

How to keep your kitchen’s design stylish and functional.

May 15, 2026

May 6, 2026

Seattle Skyline Mt Rainier

One in Three Homes in This Pacific Northwest City Sell Within a Week

The good news for sellers in the region could signal more competition and heftier price tags for buyers.

May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026

Golden Gate Bridge Traffic

Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Traveling This Memorial Day Weekend

Use these tips to make your holiday weekend travel seamless.

May 15, 2026

May 14, 2026

Grilled Chicken with Serrano Ponzu

Grilled Chicken with Serrano Ponzu

The smell of the meat hitting the charcoal grill takes me back to my early-morning commutes across the border to our new school in San Diego: It’s the smell from the hundreds of food vendors starting their days.

May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

Get Out Your Maps

Rivian Joshua Tree Charging Outpost Exterior

Rivian’s High-Design Outpost Near Joshua Tree Is the Coolest Charging Station We’ve Ever Seen

Plus, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shares his thoughts on enjoying the great outdoors.

May 14, 2025

May 20, 2025

Paso Robles

Culinary Travel

This California Wine Region Is the Underrated Hidden Gem You Need to Visit

Paso Robles is the Central Coast’s hidden gem. Here’s how to best enjoy it.

March 21, 2025

March 26, 2025

Culinary Travel

This New Superhighway Unlocks Mexico’s Secret Beach Town

It had been in the works for 15 years.

October 18, 2024

October 20, 2024

Peace Vans Baja Beach

The Ultimate Mexican Beach Road Trip of Your Dreams, Planned by a Local Expert

Road tripping in a vintage Volkswagen Vanagon with a certified expert by our side inspires nostalgia, and rekindles a love for Baja California.

June 10, 2024

May 28, 2025

The Laguna Surf Lodge Will Fulfill Your ‘Endless Summer’ Fantasy

SCP Hotel’s latest offering is the beachy California stay we all need.

May 21, 2024

July 11, 2025

Aston Martin at Scribe

From Montecito to Monterey, This Is the Ultimate Coastal Wine Country Road Trip

With a spectacular car and an open mind, we hit the road to take a freewheeling, slightly unconventional food and wine-focused road trip up the California coast.

December 26, 2023

October 30, 2024

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

Peace Vans Caravan Baja

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

More Stories in Road Trips

Don't Make These Common Mistakes When Traveling This Memorial Day Weekend

Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Traveling This Memorial Day Weekend

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

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

Daylight Savings Is Finally Here. These Are the Best Places to Watch the Sunset in California.

Daylight Savings Is Finally Here. These Are the Best Places to Watch the Sunset in California.

Visiting National Parks Without Reservations in 2026? Read This First

Visiting National Parks Without Reservations in 2026? Read This First

These Pet-Friendly Cities Have the Best Dog Parks in the West

These Pet-Friendly Cities Have the Best Dog Parks in the West

These Zodiac Signs Should Never, Ever Travel Together (and the Ones That Should)

These Zodiac Signs Should Never, Ever Travel Together (and the Ones That Should)

You Can Still Catch the Northern Lights This Year. Here's Where to See the Aurora Out West.

You Can Still Catch the Northern Lights This Year. Here’s Where to See the Aurora Out West.

California's Most Iconic Highway Has Reopened. Here's What to Do When You Go.

California’s Most Iconic Highway Has Reopened. Here’s What to Do When You Go.

These National Parks Are Even More Spectacular in Winter

These National Parks Are Even More Spectacular in Winter

These Are the New Year's Travel Resolutions You Need to Make, According to Your Zodiac Sign

These Are the New Year’s Travel Resolutions You Need to Make, According to Your Zodiac Sign

The Weirdest, Most Wonderful Road Trip in the West Is Hiding in Nevada

The Weirdest, Most Wonderful Road Trip in the West Is Hiding in Nevada

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

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

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

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

The Best New Place to Camp Is... a Farm? These Are the Most Scenic Spots in California

The Best New Place to Camp Is… a Farm? These Are the Most Scenic Spots in California

Haunted Hotels, Apple Picking, and Baking Bootcamps—This Is the Ultimate Fall Travel Checklist

Haunted Hotels, Apple Picking, and Baking Bootcamps—This Is the Ultimate Fall Travel Checklist

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