Destination Less Crowded 
Sharing some pretty cool travel destinations where it's not too crowded, but have beautiful sites to see!
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Destinations worth seeing in person
Found this gem of a place during a road trip. It's a small town, but with lots to offer like hiking and winery. #HappyTravels
A small town up in the San Jacinto mountains. Perfect for hiking and relaxing. Fun Fact!! Did you know the official mayor is a golden retriever named Max!! (see the Mayor's link I posted) #HappyTravels
Cute and lovable :) You can take pictures with him when he's in town! Hand down Best Mayor Ever!!
This is a great place to find a selection of fresh seafood.
Love exploring a smaller town with lots to see? This would be a perfect stop! Fresh air, good food, kayaking, boat tours, walking hikes, etc.
Hotels I've stayed at and would actually recommend
This is a pleasant hotel for a short rest stop. Helpful staff, clean rooms, and pet friendly. There are plenty of food choices around and close the the freeway.
I love that it's in the heart of downtown Monterey. Fisherman's' wharf, Canary Row, local breweries, parks, casual or fancy restaurants are all within walking distance. So park your car with the hotel valet and go explore! #HappyTravels
I stayed here a few days and throughout my stay I saw that the lobby and rooms were well maintained and staff was always professional. It's walking distance from some shops, and a short drive to downtown Ukiah (which has a cool brewery).
It's important for me the hotels I stay at is well maintained and staff is friendly. And this was like that. Also pets are welcome!
A lovely getaway, unique place, and relaxing. Lots to do from hiking, horseback riding, and just exploring!
Fun activities for the day if you happen to be SoCal area
Have your tried riding a hydro-bike? Don't worry it's not as scary as is seems. It's actually a lot of fun and a good workout!
A fun date night idea. You can be a total newbie to enjoy roller skating. They have “walkers” with wheels to help you skate around the rink, and they also have classes if you want to learn how to skate.
A relaxing scenic long walk that is dog friendly. Also, there are different stops along the trails that give information about the history and how the nature preserve came about. Come check it out!
Beautiful nature trails. Lots to interesting sections of the park to see. Dog friendly!
Looking for something to do? Geeks Who Drink does trivia at pubs/restaurants locally and across the country! Just search if they have weekly events near you! It's so much fun! I've made lots of good friends attending trivia nights.