8 Essential Things To Know Before Planning A Trip To Napa Valley
Planning a Napa Valley trip? This post is for you! (Updated 2021!) I live down in San Francisco and am lucky enough to get to visit Napa Valley many times…
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My Favorite St. Helena Wineries + Weekend Travel Guide
If you love wine and you love food, St. Helena is THE town in Napa Valley to visit. Just make sure to pack stretchy clothing! Some of my FAVORITE Napa…
Las Alcobas Hotel: Wake Up Next To Vineyards In Napa Valley
The first thing I did when we walked into our room was gasp out loud at the floor to ceiling glass doors overlooking a vineyard. I’ve been all over Napa…
Why You’ll Be Swooning Over The Cute AF Boon Hotel + Spa in Guerneville
The first thing you may notice is the subtle pops of orange everywhere at Boon Hotel + Spa. An orange sign. Orange bikes for guests. White and orange striped towels…
Victorian Christmas in Nevada City: Essential Things To Know Before Attending
Roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, festive old-world decor… I heard about the Nevada City Victorian Christmas from a friend and patiently waited all year for December to roll around. The idea…
Have You Seen The Mini Rainbow Coit Tower In San Francisco?
Everyone knows about the Coit Tower here in San Francisco. It’s one of the most recognizable buildings on the skyline & it’s been there since 1932. Confession: I actually still…
Golden Gate Park Map: Find Hidden Gems + Top Things To Do In Golden Gate Park
Bison. Dutch windmills. A traditional Japanese tea house. An art museum. Rose gardens. Redwood groves. Paddleboats. All this (and so much more) are inside Golden Gate Park. Yes, all of…
Top Palm Springs Instagram Spots (Addresses + Photos!)
And suddenly, you drive from brown desert landscapes to a colorful oasis with rainbow building palm trees and flowers. Welcome to Palm Springs, the most Instagramable city in California. That’s…
Hawk Hill San Francisco: A Secret Spot To View The Golden Gate Bridge
I think I have a crush on the Golden Gate Bridge. I’ve turned a corner or gone over a hill in San Francisco hundreds of times and each time I…
Anderson Valley Wineries: Where To Find Free Wine Tastings & More Travel Tips!
Anderson Valley is almost like the lost wine region of Northern California. Ask even Bay Area natives if they’ve visited and most will tell you “No.” And honestly? I sort…
Casa Madrona: The Sausalito Hotel You’ll Want To Live In
While lounging on our huge private deck at Casa Madrona, I found myself Googling how much rent on apartments in Sausalito cost. With the sunshine, warm air and a stunning…