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2019 Travel Awards: 33 Winners Who Wowed Us This Year

From the best new indie hotel to a foodie road trip you can’t miss, here are all the reasons to explore the West now

August 26, 2019

September 30, 2019

Drive: Pacific Coast Highway (CA Highway 1)

The Winners of Our Readers’ Choice 2019 Travel Awards

Here is the very best of the West, as chosen by you, our readers

August 27, 2019

August 28, 2019

The Latest From Sunset

Colorful Office and Back to School Supplies

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

Because everyone can get more organized this fall.

September 16, 2026

September 16, 2026

Upper Unit Kitchen Castro Two Unit by Raumfabrik

Decorating & Design

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

Each unit had different design goals.

September 16, 2026

September 15, 2026

Your Bubble Bath Could Be So, So Much Better—Here’s How According to a ‘Bath Butler’

How to build the perfect bath.

September 16, 2026

September 15, 2026

Idea House Malibu Exterior Rear

Inside Camille Styles’ Warm and Modern Malibu Retreat—It’s Also Sunset’s 2026 Idea House

Perched above Zuma Beach, Camille Styles’ home is a warm, modern retreat designed for salty air, open doors, easy entertaining, and life lived at a gentler pace.

September 16, 2026

September 16, 2026

Check Out Our Past Years' Winners

Costa Palmas room on the beach, one of the best places to travel in Mexico

2018 Travel Awards: 44 Best Places to Travel & Gear of the Year

Use our list of the best landmarks, restaurants, gear, and more to help plan your next great Western adventure

July 15, 2018

September 16, 2019

2017 Travel Awards: 50 Reasons to Explore the West Now

After much spirited discussion, countless days on the road, and plenty of nights sleeping around the West, we’re excited to share the hotels, landmarks, gear, and travel trends that have made our year

June 30, 2017

June 30, 2017

Your Go List: Our 2016 Travel Awards Winners

From the nostalgia of a trip by steam train to the sticky-sweet wings at Portland’s Pok Pok, Sunset judges have chosen a stellar lineup of things to do and places to be

June 29, 2016

June 29, 2016

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Your Bubble Bath Could Be So, So Much Better—Here's How According to a 'Bath Butler'

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I Went West to Ride Horses. I Came Back with an Unexpected Lesson.

I Went West to Ride Horses. I Came Back with an Unexpected Lesson.

From Analog Escapes to Viking Cycling Weekenders, Here Are the Fall Travel Trends you Need to Know

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These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Travel Awards

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Travel Awards

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

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

Time-Travel to the Glory Days of the West at These Historic Hotels

Time-Travel to the Glory Days of the West at These Historic Hotels

Get Away from It All at These Hotels Nestled in Nature

Get Away from It All at These Hotels Nestled in Nature

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

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

Your Vacation Deserves an Upgrade. These Luxury Hotels Deliver.

Your Vacation Deserves an Upgrade. These Luxury Hotels Deliver.

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

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

Wild West Meets the Luxe Life at These Iconic Ranches

Wild West Meets the Luxe Life at These Iconic Ranches

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

Your Next Vacation Should Be a Water Adventure

Your Next Vacation Should Be a Water Adventure

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