Sunset

Sunset is an American lifestyle magazine that highlights topics such as home design, cooking, gardening, and travel, primarily concentrating on the Western United States. It is a monthly publication produced by Sunset Publishing Corporation. In November 2017, Time Inc. sold the magazine to Regent, a private equity firm headed by investor Michael Reinstein.

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#112068

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#25317

Home and Garden/Gardening

#13

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How to Build a Successful Bee Garden, According to a Professional Beekeeper

1 week ago | sunset.com | Kristin Guy

Home & Garden Garden Basics A beekeeper shares her garden design tips. Photography by © Tosca Radigonda. Excerpted from QueenSpotting © by Hilary Kearney. Used with permission from Storey Publishing. Share this story Hilary Kearney, the professional beekeeper behind Girl Next Door Honey, has built a thriving business focused on bee-centric programs, from natural beekeeping classes to live bee removal.
These Are the Dirtiest Beaches on the West Coast

2 weeks ago | sunset.com | Krista Simmons

Travel Travel Tips Plus, a list of the cleanest. Courtesy of Visit SLO CAL Share this story Heal the Bay’s 2024-2025 annual Beach Report Card was released this week, and for many oceans advocates, the results were disappointing. Each year, this nonprofit environmental group evaluates hundreds of beaches, providing grades based on water quality data.
Every Room Is a Different Color in This Striking San Francisco House

3 weeks ago | sunset.com | Sarah Yang

Home & Garden Home Tours It all blends together beautifully. Jessica Brydson Share this story Decorating with lots of color doesn’t have to be something that looks like pop art (unless that’s the vibe you’re going for). Take for example, this home in San Francisco’s Sunset District where each room is completely different hue. It’s all about restraint and a keen eye.
Disneyland Just Dropped a Special 70th Anniversary Ticket Price

3 weeks ago | sunset.com | Blake Bakkila

Travel The Happiest Place on Earth has happy news for your wallet! David McNew/Getty Images Share this story We’re just a few days away from Disneyland’s highly anticipated 70th anniversary celebration, and there’s a birthday gift for all guests: You can visit the park in Anaheim for $100 per day with a four-day, one-park per day ticket from Friday, May 16 to Thursday, August 14.
This West Hollywood Restaurant Will Transport You to the South of France

1 month ago | sunset.com | Christine Lennon

Food & Drink Restaurants Taking inspiration from the south of France and taking full advantage of balmy Southern California weather, Chez Mia is the indoor-outdoor restaurant of our dreams. Photo by Maxime Lemoine, courtesy of Purple PR. Share this story Even though it rarely rains in Los Angeles, it’s a bold move to open a restaurant with 70 percent of its tables outside.
This Pool House Was Designed to Feel Like a Fancy Locker Room

1 month ago | sunset.com | Sarah Yang

Home & Garden Home Tours It’s pattern-filled with collegiate vibes. Michael P.H. Clifford Share this story “Upscale locker room” probably isn’t the first idea design style that comes to mind for a pool house. But when you see this Sacramento, California, pool house, you’ll understand the vision completely. “The pool house was a complete new build,” Kristine says.
The Story Behind This Unique and Stunning House Renovation Proves That You Can Go Home Again

1 month ago | sunset.com | Sarah Yang

Home & Garden Home Tours A family returned to their longtime home. Agnieszka Jakubowicz Share this story Normally with these renovation stories, it’s always about a new owner coming in and wanting to change things. But not with this Hillsborough, California, house—the owners had already lived there before, moved out, and then came back.
Yep, Getting Naked in Nature Is Still Trending. Here's How to Do It (and Not Get Arrested)

1 month ago | sunset.com | Krista Simmons

Travel Camping Non-sexualized nudity in nature is still a thing. And it’s liberating. Find out where to try it. Getty Images A woman is in the kayak, she enjoying the nature naked Share this story If you thought the naturist camping trend peaked during lockdown, think again. According to Pitchup.com’s 2025 Outdoor Travel Trend Report, stripping down in the great outdoors is not only still a thing—it’s thriving.
Out of BLM's 245 Million Acres of Public Land, These Are the 7 Best Places to Camp

1 month ago | sunset.com | Mandy Ferreira

Travel Camping The Bureau of Land Management’s vast holdings offers untold opportunities for wilderness exploration—often for free! These are our favorites, from deserts to rivers to untamed coastline Spring Fed Images/Unsplash Share this story Leave the cramped, noisy campgrounds behind and spend a night in the open wilderness.
2025 is Officially the Year of the Summer Staycation

1 month ago | sunset.com | Krista Simmons

Travel Outdoor Adventure Staying closer to home is the trend of the season. Here are the most popular places to do it. Share this story As summer travel season kicks into gear, Airbnb’s summer 2025 trends report reveals one crystal clear takeaway: Americans are staying closer to home, opting for staycations rather than heading further afield.