Toccara Best
Operations Manager
Toccara was born and raised on Florida’s Space Coast, fueling a passion for all things nature and space. She spent much of her youth exploring the great outdoors in the southeastern United States.
Her love for the earth and beyond eventually grew into a passion for travel. Following nearly a decade working as a high school counselor, Toccara and her husband—a science fiction writer—sold the majority of their possessions and set off to see the world, documenting their experiences through photography, videography, and travel writing. During four years of full-time travel, they experienced many different cultures across Europe, Southwest Asia, and much of the United States. During this time, they also welcomed their son, who has grown up to be quite the adventurer himself.
Now settled in Orange County, Toccara, along with her husband and son, spend their days exploring the beauty of California—visiting beaches, exploring tide pools, boating, hiking, camping, and taking road trips. She creates fun and engaging scavenger hunts for kids and continues to produce travel videos in her spare time. She brings her love of nature, passion for education, and exceptional organizational skills to the Earthroots team.