Kate Orlando
Kate Orlando is a Los Angeles-based travel writer and creator who has spent 19 years exploring LA far beyond its tourist hotspots. After nearly two decades of living in the city, Kate has built deep, firsthand knowledge of Southern California's local food scene, lesser-known neighborhoods, and off-the-radar experiences that most visitors never find. For Only In Your State, she covers SoCal destinations with the conviction that the best travel stories happen when you travel like you live there — not like you're passing through.
Instead of Queenstown, This Hawaiʻi Town Is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip
From emerald cliffs rising above a crescent-shaped bay to a laid-back town surrounded by lush mountain scenery, Hanalei captures the same dramatic energy as Queenstown, with a slower, tropical rhythm.
Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Morro Bay State Park
Just minutes from Morro Bay State Park, this laid-back coastal town pairs estuary views and outdoor adventure with a walkable waterfront, fresh seafood, and the iconic silhouette of Morro Rock rising above the bay.
Instead of Zermatt, This Alaska Town Is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip
From glacier-carved peaks rising straight from the sea to quiet streets framed by the Chugach Mountains, Valdez delivers the same dramatic alpine beauty as Zermatt but with a raw, uncrowded Alaskan edge that feels more wild than polished.
Instead of St. Andrews, This California Town Is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip
With dramatic ocean bluffs, historic architecture, walkable streets, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere, Mendocino offers many of the same qualities travelers love about St. Andrews, without the overseas flight.
7 Waterfront Hawai’i Rentals So Stunning They Don’t Feel Real
From rainforest cabins with private waterfall pools to cliffside oceanfront homes and sandy beachfront condos, these waterfront rentals offer immersive island escapes where the sound of water, whether river, rain, or ocean, is always part of the experience.
