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Flour + Water is one of west: need to try.

1. Flour + Water

8.9
2401 Harrison St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 263 tips and reviews
La Taqueria is one of west: need to try.

2. La Taqueria

9.3
2889 Mission St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Mission District · 443 tips and reviews
Little Dom's is one of west: need to try.

3. Little Dom's

8.9
2128 Hillhurst Ave (at Avocado St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Los Feliz · 176 tips and reviews
Jon & Vinny's is one of west: need to try.

4. Jon & Vinny's

9.1
412 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 104 tips and reviews
Il Pastaio is one of west: need to try.

5. Il Pastaio

9.0
400 N Canon Dr (at Brighton Way), Beverly Hills, CA
Italian Restaurant · 151 tips and reviews
Tartine Bakery is one of west: need to try.

6. Tartine Bakery

9.1
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews
HomeState is one of west: need to try.

7. HomeState

9.0
4624 Hollywood Blvd (at Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · East Hollywood · 77 tips and reviews
Eggslut is one of west: need to try.

8. Eggslut

8.2
317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · 228 tips and reviews
Son of a Gun is one of west: need to try.

9. Son of a Gun

8.5
8370 W 3rd St (at S Orlando Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Mid-City West · 162 tips and reviews

10. Devil's Teeth Baking Company

9.2
3876 Noriega St (btwn 45th & 46th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Outer Sunset · 164 tips and reviews

Jeff K.Jeff K: Holy crap...special breakfast sandwich 🙌

11. Denali National Park & Preserve

9.1
Park Rd. (at MP 237.4 Parks Hwy.), Denali Park, AK
National Park · 43 tips and reviews

Colby M.Colby Moorberg: The Denali Natural History Tour bus is a great way to experience the park if some members of your group aren't able to do much hiking.

Garden of the Gods is one of west: need to try.

12. Garden of the Gods

9.5
1805 N 30th St (at Gateway Rd), Colorado Springs, CO
Park · Old Colorado City · 173 tips and reviews

NatalieNatalie: There are so many hiking trails to choose from, FYI horses are allowed on most of them so watch your step!

13. Glacier National Park

9.1
W Glacier Park, West Glacier, MT
National Park · 31 tips and reviews

James H.James Herdeck: Going to the Sun road, Logans Pass and Hidden lake are a few of the many amazing sites to see in this majestic park. The hike to Hidden Lake is amazingly beautiful and breathtaking...with wildlife:)

Mt. Tabor Park is one of west: need to try.

14. Mt. Tabor Park

9.5
6000 SE Salmon St (SE 60th Ave), Portland, OR
Park · 55 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: You won’t find a more inspiring destination to begin a Portland adventure than Mount Tabor Park. Hike or bike to the summit for a stunning view of the city.

Arches National Park is one of west: need to try.

15. Arches National Park

9.5
Arches Entrance Rd (Main Park Rd), Moab, UT
National Park · 128 tips and reviews

Crystal F.Crystal Faunt: Take your time and enjoy the surroundings. Come off season to appreciate the quiet and spot wildlife. Stay late to see the stars.

16. Pip's Original

9.2
4759 NE Fremont St (at NE 48th Ave), Portland, OR
Donut Shop · 82 tips and reviews

Justin LeverettJustin Leverett: Delicious! The donuts are small so you can order one of each variety on a plate of 4, 5, or 6 donuts. Unique chai flavors were amazing!

Tasty 'N Sons is one of west: need to try.

17. Tasty 'N Sons

3808 N Williams Ave (at N Beech St), Portland, OR
New American Restaurant · 236 tips and reviews

Andrew B.Andrew Bennett: The breakfast board was unreal. As was the French toast. These owners have tapped into a mystical dimension of culinary divinity.

Nong’s Khao Man Gai is one of west: need to try.

18. Nong’s Khao Man Gai

9.3
609 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214, Portland, OR
Thai Restaurant · 121 tips and reviews

BommyBommy: Appreciate the simple menu and the restaurant's laid back vibe. Chicken and rice is very flavorful and comforting.

19. Lovely's Fifty Fifty

9.1
4039 N Mississippi Ave (Shaver), Portland, OR
Pizzeria · 50 tips and reviews

Rachel S.Rachel Stagner: Wood-fired pizzas, reasonably-priced wine, DELICIOUS ice cream.

20. Salt & Straw

9.2
3345 SE Division St (at SE 33rd Ave), Portland, OR
Ice Cream Parlor · 128 tips and reviews

Olivia B.Olivia Black: My fav is the Strawberry Balsamic. Unique flavors with monthly rotating menus.

21. Pine State Biscuits

9.0
2204 NE Alberta St (at NE 22nd Ave), Portland, OR
Southern Food Restaurant · 152 tips and reviews

Andrew F.Andrew Furman: Get the Reggie deluxe and then you can die happy.

22. Powell's City of Books

9.5
1005 W Burnside St (at NW 10th Ave.), Portland, OR
Bookstore · 471 tips and reviews

Nicholas T.Nicholas Thompson: Possibly the best book store in the United States

Gjusta is one of west: need to try.

23. Gjusta

9.2
320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA
Café · Venice · 266 tips and reviews
Baroo is one of west: need to try.

24. Baroo

8.6
5706 Santa Monica Blvd (Wilton Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Pike Place Market is one of west: need to try.

25. Pike Place Market

9.3
85 Pike St (at Pine St), Seattle, WA
Market · 719 tips and reviews

Luke W.Luke Wang: Come early in the morning to beat the crowd and enjoy the beautiful sight of flower vendors setting up. Come again later in the day to see all the shops set up and time to grab some snacks and lunch.

Salt & Straw is one of west: need to try.

26. Salt & Straw

9.0
240 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Windsor Square · 77 tips and reviews
Philippe The Original is one of west: need to try.

27. Philippe The Original

9.0
1001 N Alameda St (at Ord St), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 413 tips and reviews
Olympic National Park is one of west: need to try.

28. Olympic National Park

9.4
3002 Mount Angeles Rd, Port Angeles, WA
National Park · 19 tips and reviews

Condé Nast TravelerCondé Nast Traveler: Rugged coast, glacier-capped mountains, and temperate—and largely roadless—rain forests. Read more.

Yellowstone National Park is one of west: need to try.

29. Yellowstone National Park

9.4
Yellowstone National Park, WY
National Park · 79 tips and reviews

Condé Nast TravelerCondé Nast Traveler: A wonderland of geothermal phenomena and wildlife. Read more.

Yosemite National Park is one of west: need to try.

30. Yosemite National Park

9.5
Northside Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA
National Park · 285 tips and reviews

Condé Nast TravelerCondé Nast Traveler: Spacious valleys, towering rock domes, crystalline rivers, thundering waterfalls, giant sequoias. Read more.

State Bird Provisions is one of west: need to try.

31. State Bird Provisions

8.6
1529 Fillmore St (btwn Geary & O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 219 tips and reviews
Pizzeria Delfina is one of west: need to try.

32. Pizzeria Delfina

9.0
3611 18th St (btwn Guerrero St & Oakwood St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Mission Dolores · 265 tips and reviews
Bakesale Betty is one of west: need to try.

33. Bakesale Betty

8.5
5098 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Temescal · 123 tips and reviews
Sunset Beach is one of west: need to try.

34. Sunset Beach

9.5
1400 Beach Ave (at Broughton), Vancouver, BC
Beach · West End · 44 tips and reviews

35. Capilano Suspension Bridge

9.0
3735 Capilano Road (Edgemont Blvd), North Vancouver, BC
Bridge · Capilano · 190 tips and reviews

Tommy L.Tommy Le: A must if you are visiting Vancouver. It's just majestic!

Coal Harbour Seawall is one of west: need to try.

36. Coal Harbour Seawall

9.5
W Cordova St., Vancouver, BC
Waterfront · Coal Harbour · 33 tips and reviews

Mark D.Mark Daniel: This is a remarkably beautiful and peaceful area. Go for a long walk or grab a bench and a great book.

Earnest Ice Cream is one of west: need to try.

37. Earnest Ice Cream

9.1
3992 Fraser St (at E 24th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Ice Cream Parlor · Kensington-Cedar Cottage · 82 tips and reviews

Byron K.Byron K: Best ice cream in Vancouver. Whisky Hazelnut and Maple Walnut are must tries.

Kitsilano Beach is one of west: need to try.

38. Kitsilano Beach

9.4
Cornwall Ave (at Yew St), Vancouver, BC
Beach · 74 tips and reviews

JessicaJessica: Beautiful beach! Just bring your bathing suit and you'll find yourself having the best time. It also has the city's only saltwater pool during the summer!

39. Meat & Bread

9.2
370 Cambie St (btwn Cordova & Hastings), Vancouver, BC
Sandwich Spot · Gastown · 168 tips and reviews

Jose H.Jose Hernandez: Porchetta... always porchetta. Don't forget to ask for extra mustard!

Stanley Park is one of west: need to try.

40. Stanley Park

9.6
Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver, BC
Park · Stanley Park · 192 tips and reviews

Mary S.Mary S: Huge park right in the city. Great bike trail, lots of pretty areas.

41. Medina Café

9.0
780 Richards St (btwn W Georgia & Robson), Vancouver, BC
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Vancouver · 310 tips and reviews

KennethKenneth: On a one month trip around North America and Canada, this was our best breakfast! So different and delicious with a cosy and modern feel. Get the pot of eggs and a side of waffles... #delicious

42. Lands End

9.6
El Camino Del Mar (at Point Lobos Ave), San Francisco, CA
Park · Sea Cliff · 134 tips and reviews

Lisa H.Lisa Harper Carter: Views galore. Hiking galore. Fresh ocean air. Best to come on a warmer sunny day.

Lake Tahoe is one of west: need to try.

43. Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, CA
Lake · 55 tips and reviews

Condé Nast TravelerCondé Nast Traveler: It's the largest alpine lake in North America and was formed millions of years ago during the Ice Age. It receives worldwide acclaim for scenic mountain views, luxe ski resorts and Nevada casinos. Read more.

Crater Lake National Park is one of west: need to try.

44. Crater Lake National Park

9.2
Rim Dr, Crater Lake, OR
National Park · 61 tips and reviews

Condé Nast TravelerCondé Nast Traveler: At 1,943 feet, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the U.S., and one of its most stunning. There are no streams or rivers feeding it—the lake is the product of pure glacial runoff and precipitation. Read more.

Cotogna is one of west: need to try.

45. Cotogna

9.2
490 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Jackson Square · 235 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The brick- and wood-lined dining room is animated without being frantic, the cooking defines the modern California-Italian ethos, and Michael Tusk is nothing less than a pasta savant. Read more.

Chez Panisse is one of west: need to try.

46. Chez Panisse

8.8
1517 Shattuck Ave (btwn Cedar & Vine St), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 135 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The upstairs café at Chez Panisse channels the spirit of California dining even more ecstatically than its more formal downstairs sibling. Read more.

The Apple Pan is one of west: need to try.

47. The Apple Pan

8.8
10801 W Pico Blvd (at Glendon Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Westside · 334 tips and reviews
Guisados is one of west: need to try.

48. Guisados

9.0
2100 E Cesar E Chavez Ave (at N St Louis St), Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · Boyle Heights · 107 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Like ’em spicy? Order the chiles toreados taco: the combo of habanero, serrano, jalapeño, and Thai chiles blistered together over high heat was pretty much created to set your mouth on fire. Read more.

Grand Central Market is one of west: need to try.

49. Grand Central Market

9.1
317 S Broadway (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Market · Downtown Los Angeles · 339 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Long-standing Latino vendors like Ana Maria, with its cartoonishly overstuffed gorditas, are crucial to the appeal; it’s that rich and varied diversity that makes the market—and LA as a whole—unique. Read more.

Saint Frank is one of west: need to try.

50. Saint Frank

9.0
2340 Polk St (btwn Union & Green), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Polk Gulch · 200 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Try the Kaffe Tonic, a bittersweet creation that adds a little fizz and brightness to your shot of espresso. Read more.

Night + Market is one of west: need to try.

51. Night + Market

8.9
9043 W Sunset Blvd (at N Doheny Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Asian Restaurant · 73 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Kris Yenbamroong is going for the jugular with recipes that throw heat and spice and stink in your face. The room and the crowd, both psychedelic, match the cooking’s intensity. Read more.

52. Kerry Park

9.5
211 Highland Dr (at 3rd Ave W), Seattle, WA
Park · Lower Queen Anne · 192 tips and reviews

Pelin G.Pelin Güvenç Kefel: Awesome view of the Seattle skyline, especially at night

53. Delancey

9.0
1415 NW 70th St (at 14th Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Pizzeria · Ballard · 60 tips and reviews

Brandon H.Brandon Hoang: We picked 4 pies at random and every one was tops. Mushroom pizza is a must for mushroom fans

Café Presse is one of west: need to try.

54. Café Presse

1117 12th Ave (btwn Madison & Spring), Seattle, WA
French Restaurant · First Hill · 130 tips and reviews

Christine W.Christine Wu: The best Croque Madame and Monsieur I've ever had, plus great service and relaxing ambiance.

Il Corvo is one of west: need to try.

55. Il Corvo

217 James St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Pioneer Square · 103 tips and reviews

Chad H.Chad Horner: the menu of pastas is constantly changing, but you most likely can't go wrong. order the cheesy foccacia as a side if it's available - perfect for soaking up the sauce at the end of your meal

56. Tacos Chukis

9.2
219 Broadway E (btwn Thomas & John St.), Seattle, WA
Taco Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 106 tips and reviews

Ben L.Ben Lichtman: Very authentic, everything on the menu is super cheap and super good. My favorite was the carne asada mulita.

57. Beecher's Handmade Cheese

9.2
1600 Pike Pl (at Pine St), Seattle, WA
Cheese Store · Pike Place · 208 tips and reviews

McKenzie B.McKenzie Bolin: Best Mac n cheese I've ever had! They also have grilled cheese, cheese curds, and soups

58. Discovery Park

9.5
3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA
Park · Magnolia · 83 tips and reviews

Caroline L.Caroline L: Trails in the middle the city make it feel like you are out in the woods. Took the trail all the way down to the beach.

59. Bakery Nouveau

9.2
1435 E John St (at 15th Ave E), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Capitol Hill · 92 tips and reviews

BommyBommy: Yum twice baked almond croissant is great but so is the underrated blueberry ginger scone.

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee is one of west: need to try.

60. Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

9.1
631 Wilshire Blvd (at 7th St), Santa Monica, CA
Donut Shop · 98 tips and reviews
Grand Teton National Park is one of west: need to try.

61. Grand Teton National Park

9.5
Teton Park Rd, Jackson Hole, WY
National Park · 66 tips and reviews
Wexler's Deli is one of west: need to try.

62. Wexler's Deli

8.4
317 S Broadway (at 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · 40 tips and reviews
Maroon Bells Guide & Outfitters is one of west: need to try.

63. Maroon Bells Guide & Outfitters

9.0
3133 Maroon Creek Rd, Aspen, CO
Scenic Lookout · 10 tips and reviews
Zuni Café is one of west: need to try.

64. Zuni Café

8.8
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews
Liholiho Yacht Club is one of west: need to try.

65. Liholiho Yacht Club

9.2
871 Sutter St (btwn Jones & Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 160 tips and reviews
Sqirl Kitchen is one of west: need to try.

66. Sqirl Kitchen

8.9
720 N Virgil Ave (at Marathon St), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · East Hollywood · 203 tips and reviews
Saison is one of west: need to try.

67. Saison

8.5
178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · South Beach · 64 tips and reviews
Petit Trois is one of west: need to try.

68. Petit Trois

8.8
716 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews

69. Pine & Crane

9.1
1521 Griffith Park Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Taiwanese Restaurant · Silver Lake · 121 tips and reviews

J L.J LA: I always get the dan dan noodles, beef roll, water spinach, mapo tofu, and sea salt black milk tea. Everything is so good!

Mariscos Jalisco is one of west: need to try.

70. Mariscos Jalisco

8.9
3040 E Olympic Blvd (at Dacotah St), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · 46 tips and reviews
Nopa is one of west: need to try.

71. Nopa

9.2
560 Divisadero St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Alamo Square · 557 tips and reviews

72. Golden Gate Park

9.6
501 Stanyan St (btwn Fulton St & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Park · 358 tips and reviews

Lisa V.Lisa Vangorder: Walk the Botanical Gardens. The 55 acres was amazing. Make sure you get to the fragrance plants area before you leave.

Souvla is one of west: need to try.

73. Souvla

9.1
517 Hayes St (at Octavia St), San Francisco, CA
Souvlaki Shop · Hayes Valley · 243 tips and reviews
Cassell's Hamburgers is one of west: need to try.

74. Cassell's Hamburgers

8.7
3600 W 6th St (at S Normandie Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 45 tips and reviews

75. Salt & Straw

9.4
838 NW 23rd Ave (at NW Kearney St), Portland, OR
Ice Cream Parlor · 282 tips and reviews

FatherlyFatherly: Once you have your sweet, prize, tell everyone that scoops of fish sauce caramel & dill pickle sorbet are better than advertised. The shop even collaborates with local breweries for booze scoops. Read more.

76. Bi-Rite Creamery

9.2
3692 18th St (at Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission Dolores · 688 tips and reviews

FatherlyFatherly: While everything in this place is pretty mouth-watering, sample a few of their seasonal flavors like cherry almond, balsamic strawberry or Sonoma honey. Then just get all of them in one cone. Read more.

77. Forest Park - Wildwood Trail

9.5
317 SW Alder St (Wildwood Trail), Portland, OR
Hiking Trail · 29 tips and reviews

Colleen S.Colleen Showalter: So peaceful and easy to access. Great trails right along streams with lots of wildlife.

Chautauqua Trail is one of west: need to try.

78. Chautauqua Trail

9.5
Chautauqua Trail (at Baseline Rd.), Boulder, CO
Hiking Trail · Chautauqua · 18 tips and reviews

Daniel E.Daniel Evans: Great mountain views. Multiple trails. Helpful people in the Ranger Station. Spectacular scenery.