Kōkeʻe State Park, Kauai, Hawaii, United States

This view from the Pihea trail in Kōkeʻe State Park in Kauau, Hawaii, shows the Kalalau Valley. In the distance, you can see the Kalalau Beach, the end of an 11 mile trail that starts at Ke’e Beach.

Lola’s Kitchen, Barstow, California, United States

By far, the best Mexican food in the US, Lola’s Kitchen is located in the middle of nowhere: Barstow, California. If you ever happen to be in the area, it’s well worth the stop.

Ke’e Beach, Kauai, Hawaii, United States

Located on the north coast of the Kauai, Ke’e Beach is considered one of the best locations for sunsets in Hawaii. From this vantage point, you can see the Nā Pali Coast State Park. Ke’e is also home to the entrance to the park, an 11 mile hike that ends at Kalalau Beach.

Redondo Beach, California, USA

A walk down the pier at Redondo Beach provides a scenic view of the city. The waves and warmth of the California ocean is one of its many pleasures.

Theo Chocolate, Seattle, Washington, USA

Located in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood, Theo Chocolate is one of only a few chocolate makers in the United States. Theo Chocolate offers tours of their factory where they show how they go from organic, fair trade cacao beans to delicious truffles sold in their shop.

Full House House, San Francisco, California, USA

The home of the fictional Tanner family on the Full House sitcom is located in San Francisco California. While this isn’t where the entire series was filmed, it is the house used in the opening credits and throughout the series as what “home” looks like from the outside. The owners have recently painted the door black instead of its original red.

Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California, USA

Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the most popular aquariums in the world. With everything from stingrays, to jellyfish, to sea otters and sharks, the aquarium gives a wonderful view of marine life.

The jelly fish exhibit is particularly beautiful. Using a kreisel tank, the aquarium provides a wonderful view of the jelly fish as they swim and float before your eyes.

Space Needle, Seattle, Washington, USA

One of Seattle’s most iconic features is the Space Needle, a 184 meter tower built for the 1962 World’s Fair. Visiting Seattle and not visiting the Space Needle, at least for a photo, is a sin.