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Fall in Northern California: My Favorite Leaf Peeping Road Trips, Snacks & Travel Edit

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Fall road trips are my favorite — cozy layers, golden leaves, and all the pumpkin-spiced snacks for the drive. This list rounds up my favorite fall looks for leaf peeping and easy road trip snacks to pack for those crisp autumn adventures. Think comf...
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Fall Travel Edit

a cozy collection of autumn road trip ideas, leaf-peeping spots, seasonal outfits, and must-have snacks — everything you need to make your fall adventures effortlessly scenic and stylish.

 
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This sweater comes in so many great Fall colors and is so comfy and warm while being chic and it's great for layering with a vest since it's not bulky
Womens Fall Sweaters
 
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This is the softest sweatshirt I have ever owned. I have it in almost every color now
Color Block Sweatshirts for Women
 
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The comfiest, coziest, but still chic Fall sweatshirt
Saloogoe Women's Crewneck Cable Knit Sweater
 
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This would be so cute under the vest that I linked
Women's Color Block Striped Long Sleeve T Shirt
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This cute vest fits so well and is a great layering piece
Women's Quilted Vest with Zip Pockets (XS-2XL)
 
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I love a cute plaid vest. It just screams Fall
Women's Plaid Vest with Pockets
 
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Another cute plaid piece for your Fall look
Women's Crew Neck Fall Sweatshirt
 
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Great Fall Graphic Sweatshirt
Pumpkin Sweatshirt Womens
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This is the softest jacket
Womens Fleece Jacket (S-5XL)
 
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A great layering piece
V Neck Long Sleeve Shirt for Women
 
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I love a brown bag for Fall
Quilted Crossbody Bag with Adjustable Strap

Fall Snacks for Your Road Trip

 
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My favorite pumpkin cookies that are snackable and easy to pack on a road trip
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Sandwich Cremes
 
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Hands down my favorite snack bar and they're even better in pumpkin spice flavor
Nature's Bakery Pumpkin Spice Fig Bars 6 ct
 
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These chips are so delicious with the accompanying Fall Harvest Salsa as well as festive in the leaf shapes
Fall Leaf Corn Chips 14oz 2pk & Harvest Salsa 12oz 3pk
 
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I love Werther's! Have you tried these flavors?
Werther's Original Pumpkin Spice & Caramel Apple Soft Caramels

Where to Go on your Epic Fall Road Trip

Looking for the best fall road trip destinations in Northern California? Discover scenic drives, charming towns, and must-see foliage spots across the U.S. Perfect for leaf peeping, cozy weekends, and fall adventures.

 
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Come for the crisp mountain air, colorful foliage, and more than 50 family-run farms and bakeries serving up fresh apple cider, warm donuts, and homemade pies.
Apple Hill
 
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This is a hidden fall gem just outside Auburn, known for its sweet, seedless Satsuma mandarins bursting with flavor. Visit during mandarin season (typically mid-November through December) to stroll the orchards, sample fresh-picked fruit, and take ho...
Mandarin Hill Orchards
 
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Drive this paved 16 mile long road featuring four stunning lakes — June, Gull, Silver, and Grant for perfect fall foliage and lake reflection pics
21 Scenic Stops for Fall Foliage along the June Lake Loop, CA
 
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Located off HIghway 88 near the Carson Pass, this is a hidden gem for leaf peeping, where golden aspens blanket the mountain slopes and meadows each fall, creating one of the most breathtaking autumn scenes I've seen in the Sierra Nevada
Hope Valley CA
 
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Yosemite Valley is lovely in the Fall
Yosemite National Park
 
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Mammoth Lakes has gorgeous Fall Color
Lake Mary Mammoth CA

Where to Stay for Fall Leep Peeping

 
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Cozy mountain cabins, wood-fired sauna, and peaceful forest setting — the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort for a relaxing fall getaway.
Desolation Hotel Hope Valley CA
 
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Great location right in the heart of Mammoth and a clean and cozy hotel
The Village Lodge Mammoth Lakes CA
 
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This is a great new hotel to stay at near Yosemite's Big Oak Flat Entrance and Hetch Hetchy
Firefall Ranch Yosemite, Groveland
 
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This is my favorite place to stay in June Lake. I love the mountain vibes and restfulness. After a long day of leaf peeping and hiking, I can go swimming in the indoor pool and relax in the jacuzzi. They also have an on-site full service spa, so I ca...
Double Eagle Resort & Spa- June Lake CA
 
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Great location where you can see June Lake from your room and the hot tub after a long day of hiking was a plus
Heidelberg Inn & Resort, June Lake