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Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

Traveling between Fresno and Modesto isn't exactly glamorous.

Yosemite Bound? Detour to This Classic California Town Serving Up Retro Charm

San Diego

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Here in San Diego, we don’t take things too seriously, until it comes to our beloved California burrito.

14 Legit Spots to Try San Diego’s Infamous California Burrito

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Whether you’re a bonafide local or out-of-town visitor, there’s much more to San Diego than meets the eye.

10 San Diego Suburbs for Your Next Weekend Road Trip

Key to the City

Key to the City: Insider Travel Guides to America's Cities

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If the word “suburb” conjures up images of gated communities with manicured lawns and a Costco that’s close, but not close enough, Oceanside, California is not that.

Make This Beachy San Diego Suburb Your Next Weekend Destination

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Pick a town or small city in rural USA for your summer road trip and you’re bound to get a lot of the same.

Discover Louisiana's French Roots in the Heart of Cajun Country

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Like many things, the word “unique” really exists on a spectrum.

The Coolest Hotel in Every State (and DC)

Los Angeles

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In LA we get 285 days of sun per year and weather that’s pretty reasonable even at its worst, so the shift from spring to summer is more symbolic than anything.

19 Actually Cool Things to Do in Los Angeles This Summer

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I’ve spent the majority of my life in Portland, Maine, which happens to be no more than 150 miles from Canada.

Why This Canadian Potato Chip Flavor Is so Good 

Las Vegas

When it's time to book a dinner reservation, everybody wants to know what's new in Las Vegas, but don't overlook the time-tested restaurants that helped shape the sinful city we know and love today.

14 Historic Las Vegas Restaurants for an Old-School Dining Experience

San Francisco

All-Time Greats

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All Time Greats: Must-Try Dishes & Restaurants for Your Bucket List

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What makes a restaurant, or a dish, essential?

The 31 Most Essential San Francisco Food Experiences

Life is Beautiful Festival

There are two kinds of Vegas tourists: the kind that are here for bottle service and dayclubs, and the kind that are here to get weird.

Everything Fun and Weird You Can Do on Fremont Street

Home to gorgeous beaches, luxury shopping, and one of the country’s most beautiful municipal golf courses, Torrey Pines, La Jolla was originally called mat kulaaxuuy, or "land of holes'' by the Kumeyaay, presumably in reference to the sea caves along the north-facing bluffs.

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Yosemite Bound? Detour to This Classic California Town Serving Up Retro Charm

It’s all about art deco, vintage neon signs, and nuns growing cannabis here.

14 Legit Spots to Try San Diego’s Infamous California Burrito

Stuffed with carne asada, french fries, guacamole, cheese, and more, California burritos are a San Diego staple.

10 San Diego Suburbs for Your Next Weekend Road Trip

Head to the ‘burbs to enjoy enclaves for Indian and Filipino food, sea caves, desert adventures, and more.

Make This Beachy San Diego Suburb Your Next Weekend Destination

Oceanside has miles of beaches, an emerging craft beer scene, and an epic weekly food festival.

Discover Louisiana's French Roots in the Heart of Cajun Country

Find some joie de vivre here—and po' boys.

The Coolest Hotel in Every State (and DC)

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19 Actually Cool Things to Do in Los Angeles This Summer

Here are the best events, museums, beaches, food tours, and wine tastings to keep you cool, literally and metaphorically this summer.

Why This Canadian Potato Chip Flavor Is so Good

Now is the perfect time to order the ultimate potato chip flavor, All-Dressed.

14 Historic Las Vegas Restaurants for an Old-School Dining Experience

From classic steakhouses to kitschy diners, these historic spots helped shape Sin City.

The 31 Most Essential San Francisco Food Experiences

From sushi tours to picnics in Golden Gate Park, you can’t miss these essential SF dining experiences.

Everything Fun and Weird You Can Do on Fremont Street

For Las Vegas tourists who want to get off the beaten track, Fremont Street offers plenty of quirky options.

The Ultimate Guide to Dining in La Jolla

Take in ocean views as you take down the best menus in La Jolla, ranging from top-notch Mexican to fresh-caught seafood, cocktail bars, and more.