That Cool Travel Couple

Category: United States

  • Dreamy Visit to the Land of Enchantment

    New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment, and it’s not difficult to see why. This is our itinerary for your perfect trip to Albuquerque. This great state is definitely worth at least a weekend visit – if you have more time, make a road trip of it and stay a while! Practicalities Albuquerque…

  • Sunny Staycation in Sedona

    During the pandemic, everyone was limited on where they could travel to. That was a difficult time for us, but luckily we ended up exploring more around the United States and happily stumbled across Sedona! This is a hidden jewel of Arizona, our neighboring state. How to Get There There are multiple ways to visit…

  • A Beautiful Fall Weekend in Sacramento

    If you’re from SoCal and looking for a place with actual seasons to escape to, we have just the place for you. Sacramento is easily accessible and much more affordable than SoCal. There are tons of fun fall-things to enjoy while you’re here! How to Get There The easiest way to get to Sacramento is…

  • Visit the Majestic Redwoods on a Redwoods Road Trip in Coastal Northern California

    This has to be one of our favorite road trips we have ever done and can easily be done over a three day weekend from LA. If you live around the Bay area, you could definitely do it on a regular weekend! Check out this post for more information on our Redwoods road trip! How…

  • Perfect Pool Party Weekend in Scottsdale

    Scottsdale, Arizona makes for an easy and affordable getaway from SoCal and can be enjoyed year-long due to the amazing dry and hot weather! How to Get There Scottsdale is roughly a six hour drive from LA. There’s plenty to do and see along the way. One – stop off at In N Out for…

  • Viva Las Vegas!

    Everything and anything you want to do – you can do it in Las Vegas. Drew Carey Las Vegas is one of the world’s flashiest – and most expensive – cities. We’ve visited many times over the years and have plenty of insider tips to share to make your trip the best it can be.…

  • Restaurant Review: Luna Red

    We really enjoyed our visit to this adorable Spanish style restaurant in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. Here are some of the highlights. The Ambiance When you first walk in, there is a gorgeous sun soaked patio with ample seating and red umbrellas to keep you nice and cool. The red plastic chairs…

  • Hidden Gem: San Luis Obispo

    We visited this town in California without many expectations, but were truly blown away by what we found. An added perk is that the road trip up from Southern California is absolutely stunning! Where to Stay If you want to stay at a hotel, definitely check out the Madonna Inn. It’s set against a beautiful…

  • Sun, Sand and Surf in San Diego

    San Diego is a quick two hour scenic drive down from Los Angeles, but feels like a world away! Here are our favorite things to do in this surf city. Read on to learn how to plan an awesome weekend trip to San Diego! The Drive Know that traffic can be quite variable on the…

  • Weekending in Temecula Wine Country

    Temecula is located an hour and a half away from LA, and just over an hour away from San Diego. It’s inland, meaning it can get a little warm. Many of the places you’ll visit will have misters or lots of shade to help with that. It’s still best to try to time your visit…