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Hello friends and welcome to my Instagram 👋🏻

My name is Nikole and I’m a photographer and content creator based out of Southern California 🌴

Consider giving me a follow if you like 👇🏻

• Luxury + Unique + Boutique stays 

• National and State parks 

• Stand out Cafes and Restaurants 

• Fashion + Beauty + Home finds 

• Family friendly activities and hotels 

Here’s some other things about me:

- I’m a mom to 1 boy 💙 and happily married 

- F1 is something I can talk about for over an hour 🏁 we are a Lando Norris household

- I’ve been taking photos for over 15 years (!) and I shoot with a @sonyalpha A7Cii and a @fujifilmx_us X100V

- I am 100% a cat person

- I’m at that age where podcasts hit harder than music when I’m driving 

- I prefer road trips to planes because I hate flying 

- I love all of the seasons except summer :) 

- My favorite movies are Oceans Eleven, Lost in Translation and Kiki’s Delivery Service

Do we have anything in common? LMK down below :) taken in California by @nikolelynn.s
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3 years ago
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If you’re looking for a restful weekend escape from the Bay Area, Appellation Healdsburg is worth the 2-hour drive. 🤍

📍Appellation Healdsburg @appellation_healdsburg 
101 Dovetail Lane
Healdsburg, CA  95448
United States

This boutique hotel is the perfect home base for exploring Sonoma wine country, with thoughtful amenities that make it easy to slow down and enjoy your weekend 

Spend the afternoon by the pool, unwind with a treatment at the spa, then head to Folia @foliabarandkitchen for dinner, where the menu highlights seasonal ingredients from local farms. 

If you’re in the mood for drinks and a few bites, Andy’s Beeline @beelinerooftop, is the perfect spot! They even serve Hog Island oysters, which are some of my favorites.

When you’re ready to explore, you’re just minutes from Healdsburg Plaza, boutique shops, tasting rooms, and some of Sonoma County’s best wineries.

📌 this for your next wine country getaway, and follow @nikolelynn.s for more California hotels, weekend escapes, and hidden gems! taken in California by @nikolelynn.s
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3 days ago
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Must visit rooftop bar in Healdsburg 

@beelinerooftop 🐝🍸💛

Great views for sunset!

Ordered the $10 martini for happy hour along with the oysters they source from Hog Island, my favorite oysters! We also got the spring rolls and the okonomiyaki which is a Japanese pancake and a soy sauce glaze, it looks like a cake!

The smash burger here is also so good! We didn’t get a photo of it because we ate it too fast taken in California by @nikolelynn.s
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2 days ago
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Took the @gmc Sierra on a roadtrip to Healdsburg!

Swipe to see a quick recap of our trip! ->

Thank you so much @gmc for the loan!
#gmcsierra by @nikolelynn.s
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4 days ago
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Small towns in California are some of my favorite places to explore and Healdsburg is definitely at the top of my list.

Here’s some photos of our recent trip, will share more this week! taken in California by @nikolelynn.s
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5 days ago
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Bought a purse at the Coach outlet during my recent visit to Palm Springs and on my way out I found a hidden little coffee shop in the store!

Located inside the @coach store at the @cabazonoutlets , this hidden café is the perfect place to grab a coffee or matcha while shopping. 

The menu features espresso drinks like tiramisu lattes, date shakes (because Palm Springs duh 🌴), lemonade, matches and soft serve ice cream

📍Coach Coffee Shop
48750 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA 92230 taken in California by @nikolelynn.s
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6 days ago
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My favorite places to visit in one of my favorite places in California! 

This area is packed during the summer so be patient, go slow, explore responsibly, don’t drive like a speed demon and park like it’s your first time on earth, and most importantly visit as many local shops as you can! 

📌 this for your next Big Sur trip! taken in California by @nikolelynn.s
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8 days ago
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Must stay hotel in Northern California

📍The Inn At Newport Ranch 
 @innatnewportranch 
31502 N Highway 1
Fort Bragg, CA  95437
United States

The property stretches across more than 2,000 acres of coastline, forest, and open land, so there’s space to wander, hike, and actually feel off the grid

Our Newport suite felt cozy but expansive, completely tucked into nature

Meals here are a big part of the experience, dinner is incredible with seasonal ingredients and breakfast the next morning is just as good 

Don’t skip the UTV tour, It’s the best way to understand how vast and special this place really is thanks to the tour guide Otis

This spot forever holds a stop in one of my top ten favorite stays in CA!

📌 this for your next Northern California trip🌲🌊 taken in California by @nikolelynn.s
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12 days ago
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Must visit cocktail bar in San Luis Obispo, Part 3 🍸

If you’re looking for a cozy spot to end the night, make it Nightcap!

Hidden inside the historic @granadahotelandbistro this speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar is known for its crafted cocktails, sipping spirits, and intimate atmosphere that’s perfect for a date night, a drink with friends or what it’s best known for, a nightcap!

📍Nightcap
1130 Morro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

📌 this one for your next trip to SLO!🍸 taken in California by @nikolelynn.s
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10 days ago
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Temecula Wine Country might be one of the most underrated weekend getaways in California 🍷 #partner

Just 2 hours from LA, you’ll find vineyard views, wine tasting, cave dining, hot air balloons, and some really beautiful places to stay all without having to drive up to Napa.

Here’s some of my recommendations for exploring the area:

• Ponte Vineyard Inn @pontevineyardinn 

• Leoness Cellars @leonesscellars 

• Altisima Winery @altisimawinery 

• Doffo Winery @doffowinery 

• South Coast Winery @southcoastwineryresort 

• Oak Mountain Winery + The Cave @oakmountainwinery 

• BOTTAIA Winery @bottaiawinery 

• Cielo Balloons @cieloballoons 

• Sidecar Tours @sidecartoursinc.co 

Perfect for a girls trip, romantic weekend, or just slowing down for a few days in wine country.

📌 this for your next Temecula trip ✨

@temeculawines #onlyintemecula taken in California by @nikolelynn.s
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17 days ago
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The best staycation from Los Angeles? 
📍Malibu Beach Inn @malibubeachinn 

Less than an hour from LA, this oceanfront hotel feels like a true escape without the long drive. Wake up to the sound of the waves, spend the day walking Carbon Beach, enjoy drinks and dinner with a front-row view of the Pacific, and end the evening watching the sunset from your room.

If you’re looking for the perfect weekend to recharge, this is one of my favorite places to do it!

📌 this for your next Malibu getaway taken in California by @nikolelynn.s
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16 days ago
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✨ JULY GIVEAWAY ✨

I’ve teamed up with one of my favorite hotels, the River Lodge @riverlodgepaso to give one lucky winner the perfect Paso Robles getaway!

To enter:
• Follow me @nikolelynn.s + River Lodge @riverlodgepaso
• Like this post
• Comment and tag who you’d bring!
• Share this post to your Stories and tag me so I can see it

Giveaway details:
• One-night stay in a Classic King room
• Valid Sunday–Thursday only
• Stay must be redeemed between July 26, 2026 - April 1, 2027
• Winner will be contacted via DM from this account only
• Adults only stay 

The winner will be announced Sunday July 12th on my stories

Good luck and thanks so much for being here! 🤍 taken in California by @nikolelynn.s
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18 days ago
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