Culinary Travel in the West – Sunset Magazine

The very best destinations, trips, and dining experiences for foodies

The West’s Best Food Towns

May 31, 2011

January 4, 2018

We Kick It Old-School

Culinary Travel

These 19 Restaurants Are the Dining Institutions of the West

These are the West’s culinary roots—the classic restaurants that weave together culture, atmosphere, and the best ingredients

July 13, 2012

March 10, 2020

The Latest From Sunset

Sofi Stadium World Cup

Culinary Travel

The World Cup, Minus the Logistical Misery

A smoother arrival, better seats, real food, and a civilized pregame made SoFi feel like the easiest way into soccer’s biggest moment.

July 2, 2026

July 8, 2026

Wine Bottles

Culinary Travel

This Popular Airline Is Now Allowing Travelers to Ship Wine for Free. Here’s How.

You can now check an entire case of wine to certain destinations.

April 10, 2026

April 22, 2026

Picking a strawberry

Culinary Travel

These Are the Farms You Need to Visit for the Best Strawberry Picking in California

Celebrate strawberry season at these sweet farms in the Golden State.

March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

Culinary Travel

What a Foraging Expert Wants You to Know About Finding (and Eating) Wild Foods This Spring

This year has ideal conditions for harvesting.

March 12, 2026

March 17, 2026

The very best destinations, trips, and dining experiences for foodies

Top 41 Local Food Shops

For a taste of the top delicacies being made in the West, check out these amazing places–and add a special touch to your table

September 5, 2012

November 20, 2018

Chefs’ Favorite Restaurant Dishes

We collaborated with the Chefs Feed app to bring you a highly opinionated list from all corners of the West from the people who know food best

February 6, 2013

February 6, 2013

The very best destinations, trips, and dining experiences for foodies

Taste the West: San Francisco

Our guide to the very best culinary experiences in this foodie paradise

December 17, 2012

December 17, 2012

Taste the West: Las Vegas

Gone are the days of discount buffets dominating the Las Vegas culinary landscape. See how Sin City has become a foodie’s paradise

March 19, 2013

March 19, 2013

The very best destinations, trips, and dining experiences for foodies

Taste the West: Seattle

Discover top-notch seafood, coffee, and more culinary delights in this Northwestern foodie haven

June 20, 2013

June 20, 2013

More Stories in Wine Country

This Charming Small Town in California Wine Country Is Straight out of a Nancy Meyers Movie

This Charming Small Town in California Wine Country Is Straight out of a Nancy Meyers Movie

Here's Where to Travel This Summer According to Your Zodiac Sign

Here’s Where to Travel This Summer According to Your Zodiac Sign

This Popular Airline Is Now Allowing Travelers to Ship Wine for Free. Here's How.

This Popular Airline Is Now Allowing Travelers to Ship Wine for Free. Here’s How.

The Coolest Way to Stay in Wine Country? Checking Into One of These Wineries with Lodging

The Coolest Way to Stay in Wine Country? Checking Into One of These Wineries with Lodging

These Are the Best Hotels, Wineries, and Destinations to Visit in Wine Country

These Are the Best Hotels, Wineries, and Destinations to Visit in Wine Country

Santa Barbara Is Now Home to the Ultimate Wine Tasting Experience

Santa Barbara Is Now Home to the Ultimate Wine Tasting Experience

With Wallpapered Ceilings and Trap Door Armoires, This Sonoma Stay Is Peak Psychedelic Cottagecore

With Wallpapered Ceilings and Trap Door Armoires, This Sonoma Stay Is Peak Psychedelic Cottagecore

This Historic State Park Is Hosting Free Days This Month. Here’s How to Get Access.

This Historic State Park Is Hosting Free Days This Month. Here’s How to Get Access.

Historic Hot Springs, Bangin' BBQ, and Crystal-Charged Wine—This California Town Has it All

Historic Hot Springs, Bangin’ BBQ, and Crystal-Charged Wine—This California Town Has it All

This Is the Secret to Choosing an Amazing Bottle of Wine

This Is the Secret to Choosing an Amazing Bottle of Wine

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

Sip, Stay, and Relax at These Transporting Wine Country Hotels

Sip, Stay, and Relax at These Transporting Wine Country Hotels

These Wine Country Destinations Offer So Much More Than Vino

These Wine Country Destinations Offer So Much More Than Vino

The Pickett Fire in Napa Valley Has Now Been Declared a State of Emergency

The Pickett Fire in Napa Valley Has Now Been Declared a State of Emergency

These Are the Travel Trends You Need to Pay Attention to this Fall

These Are the Travel Trends You Need to Pay Attention to this Fall

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