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We know the feeling of wanting to get out and explore something new, so we put together a list of places that are right here in the US that gives you a sense that you are traveling abroad.

Catalina Island

Towering palm trees, bright blue water, and colorful buildings make this little island look like the south of France.

Avalon is the only incorporated city on Catalina Island and is the southernmost city in Los Angeles County. It’s clean, safe, laid back, and offers plenty of things to explore, eat, drink, and relax.

Solvang

This pet-friendly city is known for its adorable Danish-style architecture and many wineries.

Solvang has an array of activities, seasonal festivals, and countless wine-tasting rooms to enjoy a pleasant day or weekend. The best part of Solvang is how welcoming they are to your fur babies.

St. Augustine

St. Augustine is a pet-friendly destination with Spanish influence and architecture throughout the city.

St. Augustine lays claim to being America’s oldest city. Florida usually isn’t known for American history like the northeast, but surprisingly this place was founded by Spanish explorers in 1513. Juan Ponce de Leon believed he found the mysterious Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine.

Ringling Museum

Tucked away in Sarasota, FL the architecture here is breathtaking and reminiscent of Italy.

There is a lot to explore here and the grounds are massive so definitely wear your comfy shoes. The Ringling can be fun for all ages with beautiful gardens, a circus museum, an art museum, and the Ca’ d’Zan (John and Mable Ringling's winter home).

Rancho Los Alamitos

The gardens here can resemble different places. The bamboo forest reminds me of Japan and the tall hedges in another section of the garden feel like you are visiting the English countryside.

There is a lot of history on this ranch and admission is completely free. The garden is a quiet and peaceful escape from the lively streets of Long Beach.

Traveling internationally is still restricted in some countries and it’s also not as easy as simply booking a ticket these days, so we hope we gave you some inspiration on places to visit in the US.