One of the only things I look forward to during the weekend is BRUNCH. It’s one of my favorite meals of the day since it has all of my favorite food like waffles, pancakes, eggs and bloody mary anyone? Most restaurants in San Francisco don’t take reservations so there is always a wait but totally worth it. Here’s a guide on where to brunch in San Francisco. Brenda’s French Soul…
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OPUS ONE WINE TOUR
I spent a weekend in wine country a few weeks ago and visited one of the best wineries in Napa Valley. Ryan and I heard great things about Opus One Winery and decided to book a tour to experience it ourselves. The moment we entered the estate we were greeted by the simplicity of the courtyard with it’s architectural motif throughout the building. The building is made of modern materials; California redwood,…
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LUXURY STAY AT THE FAIRMONT SONOMA
The luxury Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is a unique hotel in Sonoma and provides the ultimate weekend getaway in Wine Country. The historic Spanish hotel provides beautiful guest rooms and suites, it also has natural mineral hot springs on the property! The hotel is located 10 minutes from downtown Sonoma and surrounded by the best wineries in California. The Room We stayed in the Fairmont Room, located in the…
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A WEEKEND GUIDE TO MONTEREY
The California Coast has endless of places to explore and Monterey is one of them. Anyone can easily pass through on the way to Big Sur but spending a weekend in Monterey is recommended. Monterey is roughly 2 hours south of San Francisco, which makes it the perfect weekend getaway. Here is a complete weekend guide to Monterey, California. Where To Stay I stayed at Hotel Pacific and loved it! Hotel Pacific has…
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BEST PLACES TO PHOTOGRAPH THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
The Golden Gate Bridge is by far the most iconic structure in San Francisco and one of the most photographed bridges in the world. The red suspension bridge that connects San Francisco to Marin County is 3 miles long. Now that I have lived here over a year, I have taken photos of this bridge over a dozen times in so many different locations. So where do you go for…
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10 BEST VIEWS OF SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco is underrated when it comes to rooftops and great views of the city, but if you know where to go you will find pretty incredible views. Since living in San Francisco for less then a year I have found that there are not many rooftops like New York but I’ve been able to find so many great spots that are just as amazing! I have compiled a list…
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HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES OVER NAPA VALLEY
Riding a hot air balloon has been high on my bucket list for many years. I recently saw photos of people on a hot air balloon over Napa Valley and knew I had to do it. I had no idea this existed so close to San Francisco! I began my research to find the best option and found Napa Valley Aloft!! Tips Before Your Visit Call for weather decision 1 hour prior to…
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A WEEKEND GUIDE TO BIG SUR
Big Sur is easily one of the most beautiful places in the world with roughly 85 miles of stunning Pacific Ocean views! I’ve been meaning to visit for years but since moving to New York a few years back it wasn’t as easy. Now that I’m in San Francisco I made it a priority to visit this summer! I can’t believe it took me this long to visit given that I’m…
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A WEEKEND HIDEAWAY AT GLEN OAKS BIG SUR
I’m not big on spending a lot on hotels given that I don’t spend much of my time in them during my travels. However, Big Sur is so enchanting I knew I had to find an amazing place to make my experience magical. If you’re looking into staying a weekend or a night in Big Sur you may notice hotels are quite expensive! I had a friend who suggested looking into…
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WHERE TO EAT IN BIG SUR
When planning my trip to Big Sur, I made sure to find the best places to eat too! There isn’t a large variety or many restaurants to choose from but the quality of restaurants in Big Sur is top notch with great views! If you’re planning a visit to Big Sur soon here are my top recommendations on where to eat in Big Sur. Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn…
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EXPLORING MUIR WOODS
Since moving back to California from New York, it seems as if I have become more adventurous. I guess that’s a good thing! The weather is nice year round and there are many hiking trails throughout the bay area. Muir Woods National Park is about 40 minutes north of San Francisco located in Marin County. 240 acres are covered with redwood trees, one of the few standing in San Francisco…
