Travel Tips from California Locals

Here's a good rule of thumb if you want to have an amazing time in California: Do as the locals do.

On this episode of the California Now 播客, host Soterios约翰逊 talks to three longtime Californians who are absolutely enamored with where they live—women eager to pass on that love to anyone who ventures into town.

Johnson starts things off with 盖尔纳-based Chef Crista Luedtke: They discuss the most enticing food, 饮料, and outdoor fun to be had in west Sonoma County. The Boon Hotel + Spa owner and Guy's Grocery Games regular shares an impressive list of recommendations that might entice you to add this wine country destination to your next Golden State itinerary.

Next up, Johnson meets 圣芭芭拉分校-based author and 导游 Tara Jones Haaf. On her food tours, Haaf揭示了, she will not only turn you on to some of the best bites in town, but she'll also make you a better photographer along the way. And she can tell you exactly how the famous 圣芭芭拉分校 恐慌区 got its name. (Hint, it's not what you might expect!)

最后, Johnson connects with Elexia de la Parra, owner of the popular folk art shop Artelexia in 圣地亚哥's 北公园 neighborhood. De la Parra’s passion for this colorful and welco最小值g neighborhood is infectious, and she can rattle off at least a dozen stellar recommendations—including shopping tips —within just a few blocks of her store.

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客人

Crista Luedtke, chef, restaurateur and hotelier in 盖尔纳

Tara Jones Haaf, founder of Eat This, Shoot That! 美食之旅 圣芭芭拉分校

Elexia de la Parra, owner of Artelexia in 圣地亚哥

资源

From the moment Crista Luedtke first set foot in 盖尔纳, she knew she'd found the perfect place to call home (and start a few businesses).

盖尔纳

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Boon Hotel + Spa

Boon吃+喝

El Barrio酒吧

Brot餐厅

The Highlands Resort

詹纳皮艇

詹纳 Headlands Preserve

詹纳

河的尽头

邓肯米尔斯

Islands in the Sky Hike

咖啡馆Aquatica

Rio Nido Roadhouse

The Russian River Pub

claros公司

SingleThread Farms

酒窖湾

Fishetarian

Spud Point Crab Co.

Timber Cove Resort

Fort Ross State Historic Park

Iron Horse Vineyards

巴洛市场

罗马帝国的葡萄酒

Spirit Works Distillery

Ryme酒窖

Forestville

Porter Creek Vineyards

鲜花葡萄园

Preston Farm and 酒ry

干溪谷

作者, 导游, and 圣芭芭拉分校 local Tara Jones Haaf says the best way to start your exploration of a new destination is to find out where the locals eat.

圣芭芭拉分校

Eat This, Shoot That!

100 Things to Do in 圣芭芭拉分校 Before You Die

恐慌区

Cutler's Artisan Spirits

Helena Avenue Bakery

Mony’s Mexican 食物

德梅兹楼

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden

圣芭芭拉分校 County Courthouse

Courthouse Gardens

El要塞

Solvang

Aebleskiver at Solvang Restaurant

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery

Santa Ynez Valley 酒 Tasting

The Double Dolphin

圣芭芭拉分校 Sailing Center

Folk art shop Artelexia owner Elexia de la Parra says she delights in helping people who constantly pop into her shop looking for recommendations for local eats, 风景, and recommendations in 圣地亚哥’s 北公园 neighborhood.

Artelexia

圣地亚哥

提华纳

北公园

Holsem咖啡

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters

El烤盘

California Taproom (椒盐卷饼 & 品脱)

柄 & 骨

Dunedin New Zealand Eats

下腹部

先生芒果的

色素

Bottlecraft Beer Shop and Bar

关于主持人

Soterios约翰逊, formerly the local host of National Public Radio’s 晨报 on radio station WNYC, moved from New York City to Davis in 2016. By combining his journalistic instincts with his personal curiosity, Johnson uses the California Now 播客 platform to develop a deeper understanding of his adopted home.