Ready your Resy app and call a Lyft—this year's list of 100 must-try dishes in San Francisco is served.

The 2019 Big Eat features a whopping 81 new plates (*each noted with an asterisk) that made our mouths water last year, as well as 43 restaurants that have never graced the list before. Many of those freshman opened their doors in 2018 (December 31st is our cut off for consideration), so yeah, you might say it was a busy year in SF culinary world. It was also a tasty one.

For gluten and carbs to be so out of fashion, San Francisco restaurants served up a smorgasbord of pleasing pastas and tempting breads, not to mention succulent dumplings, juicy burgers, and meaty sandwiches. There were also enough creative seafood preparations (at Avery, Ayala, and Angler) to make us consider going pescatarian.

Tasting menus are also having a moment and you'll find seven of them here. It's too many, we admit, and yet there are so many from which to choose! Just consider this your once-in-a-lifetime guide to eating your way through the city (that is, until we dish out next year's list—sorry, not sorry).

Many dishes here are the sure-to-become-iconic standouts from the city's hottest newcomers, and several are SF's still-undisputed gold standards (Zuni's chicken and Delfina's calamari, for instance). We're not playing favorites—all dishes here are listed in random order—and together they represent the most memorable dishes we ate in 2018.

But we're not gonna lie: Many of our most beloved spots always get bumped to make way for fresh eats—did we mention there are more than 40 new restaurants here? (To Foreign Cinema, Blue Plate, and Marlowe: Our relationship isn't over; we're just taking a break.)

As always, restaurant menus rotate regularly and some dishes may be seasonal, so make sure to call ahead. And now get to eating, and share your progress and pics with us on Instagram with the hashtag #7x7bigeat.

Prairie's rustic-fun pane distrutto promises to become one of the restaurant's most iconic dishes. Read 7x7's full review of chef Anthony Strong's latest restaurant.(Nick Czap)

1. *Pane distrutto at Prairie, 3431 19th St. (Mission), prairiesf.com

2. *Salt cod beignets at Lord Stanley, 2065 Polk St. (Nob Hill), lordstanleysf.com

3. *Pad see ew at King's Thai Cuisine, #1 639 Clement St. (Inner Richmond), 415.752.5198

4. *Cured amberjack at Angler, 132 The Embarcadero, anglerrestaurants.com

5. *Gol guppa at August 1 Five, 524 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center), august1five.com

6. *Northern Coast (seasonal, included in tasting menu) at Avery, 1552 Fillmore St. (NoPa), averysf.com

7. *Top Shelf Margherita at PizzaHacker, 3299 Mission St. (Bernal Heights), thepizzahacker.com

8. *Tasting menu ($145/person) at Son's & Daughters, 708 Bush St. (Tendernob), sonsanddaughterssf.com

9. *Wood-fired Berkshire prime pork chop at Boulevard, 1 Mission St. (Embarcadero), boulevardrestaurant.com

10. *Chocolate tres leches cake at Ungrafted, 2419 Third St. (Dogpatch), ungraftedsf.com

11. *Mushroom dumplings at Onsen, 466 Eddy St. (Tenderloin), onsensf.com

12. *Seur rong hai (grilled top sirloin) at Esan Classic, 739 Larkin St. (Tenderloin), esanclassic.com

The tasting menu at Eight Tables begins with jiu gong ge, the nine essential flavors of Chinese cuisine. Read 7x7's full review of the restaurant.(Robert Birnbach)

8. Jiu gong ge (included in the tasting menu) at Eight Tables, 8 Kenneth Rexroth Place (North Beach), eighttables.com

14. *Duck leg confit with cannellini beans at Bistro Aix, 3340 Steiner St. (Marina), bistroaix.com

15. *Pozole verde at El Pipila, 879 Brannan St. (SoMa), elpipila.com

16. *Rigatoni alla carbonara at Locanda, 557 Valencia St. (Mission), locandasf.com

17. *Chocolate chip cookie at Merchant Roots, 1365 Fillmore St. (NoPa), merchantroots.com

18. *Aged beef agnolotti at Rich Table, 199 Gough St. (Hayes Valley), richtablesf.com

19. *Roast chicken at Zuni Café, 1658 Market St. (Hayes Valley), zunicafe.com

20. *Dungeness crab Louie at Swan Oyster Depot, 1517 Polk St. (Nob Hill), swanoysterdepot.us

21. *Hangtown fry at Tadich Grill, 240 California St. (FiDi), tadichgrill.com

22. *Special combo bánh mí at Sing Sing, 309 Hyde St. (Tenderloin), 415.885.5159

23. *Sri Lankan tasting menu ($110/person) at 1601 Bar & Restaurant, 1601 Howard St. (SoMa), 1601sf.com

Besharam's tandoor-baked flatbread stuffed with crumbles of melted Stilton. Read our First Taste of the restaurant here.(Sarah Chorey)

24. *Blue cheese naan at Besharam, 1275 Minnesota St. (Dogpatch), besharamrestaurant.com

25. *Burger at Spruce, 3640 Sacramento St. (Presidio Heights), sprucesf.com

26. *Turkey momos at Bini's Kitchen, 1 Post St. (FiDi) biniskitchen.com

27. *Build your own Scandinavian brunch board at Kantine, 1906 Market St. (Duboce Triangle), kantinesf.com

28. *Focaccia di Recco at Cotogna, 490 Pacific Ave. (Jackson Square), cotognasf.com

29. *Lumberjack cake at Frances, 3870 17th St. (Castro), frances-sf.com

30. *Kale salad with chicken at Café Terminus, 16 California St. (FiDi), terminussf.com

31. *Wasabi lobster at In Situ, 151 Third St. (SoMa), insitu.sfmoma.org

32. *Sourdough, sauerkraut, pecorino and ricotta pancakes at State Bird Provisions, 1529 Fillmore St. (NoPa), statebirdsf.com

33. *Grilled Don Watson lamb ($85, serves 2-6 people) at The Progress, 1525 Fillmore St. (NoPa), theprogress-sf.com

Isla Vida's Cubano sandwich is a mouthful of ham, manchego cheese, mustard, and pickles on a soft roll, accompanied by shoestring fries. Read our First Taste of the restaurant.(Sarah Chorey)

34. *Cubano at Isla Vida, 1325 Fillmore St. (NoPa), islavidasf.com

35. *Chef's charcuterie selection at Trou Normand, 140 New Montgomery St. (SoMa), trounormandsf.com

36. *Tasting menu ($185 to $205 per person) at Lazy Bear, 3416 19th St. (Mission), lazybearsf.com

37. *Avocado toast at Provender Coffee & Food, 1415 18th St. (Mission), provendercoffee.com

38. *Oyster and sorrels at Sorrel, 3228 Sacramento St. (Presidio Heights), sorrelrestaurant.com

39. *Mustard capellini with Guinea hen ragu at SPQR, 1911 Fillmore St. (Pacific Heights), spqrsf.com

40. *Geoduck, sea urchin, and egg custard at Commonwealth, 2224 Mission St. (Mission), commonwealthsf.com

41. *Wheaten soda bread at Andytown Coffee Roasters, 3655 Lawton St. (Outer Sunset), andytownsf.com

42. *Bagel plate at Marla Bakery, 3619 Balboa St. (Outer Richmond), marlabakery.com

43. *Cherry vareniki at Cinderella Bakery, 436 Balboa St. (Inner Richmond), cinderellabakery.com

44. *Churmur at Indian Paradox, 258 Divisadero St. (Lower Haight), indianparadoxsf.com

45. *Yukon potato gratin at Cocotte, 1521 Hyde St. (Nob Hill), cocottesf.com

All tasting menus at Atelier Crenn include her Kir Breton: a cherry-sized bauble with an ultra-thin white chocolate and cocoa butter shell topped with a tiny piped-on button of jellied crème de cassis. Get a deeper taste.(Nick Czap)

46. Kir Breton (included in tasting menu, $335 per person) at Atelier Crenn, 3127 Fillmore St. (Cow Hollow), ateliercrenn.com

47. *Soft-cooked egg with farro verde at Aster, 1001 Guerrero St. (Mission), astersf.com

48. *Nene lunch plate at Bon Nene, 2850 21st St. (Mission), bonnene.com

49. *Vegetarian combination at House of Tadu, 484 Ellis St. (Tenderloin), taduethiopiankitchen.com

50. *Siberian ossetra, Crème au l'Os de Moelle at Bar Crenn, 3131 Fillmore St. (Cow Hollow), barcrenn.com

51. *Tor di quinto (smoked salmon) pinsa at Montesacro Pinseria, 510 Stevenson St. (SoMa), montesacrosf.com

52. *Chocolate canelé at Dandelion Chocolate, 740 Valencia St. (Mission), dandelionchocolate.com

53. Salt and pepper crab at R&G Lounge, 631 Kearny St. (Chinatown), rnglounge.com

The seafood "charcuterie" plate at Ayala includes various raw bites such trout with a touch of citrus and thin slices of black cod with kombu and Chartreuse, and a stunning octopus terrine. Get a bigger taste of the restaurant.(Molly DeCoudreaux)

54. *Seafood charcuterie at Ayala, 398 Geary St. (Tendernob), ayalarestaurant.com

55. *Cauliflower roast at Spice of America, 1655 Market St. (SoMa), spiceofamerica.com

56. *Pecan pralines at Yvonne's Southern Sweets, 5128 Third St. (Bayview), yvonnessouthernsweets.com

57. Russian honey cake at 20th Century Cafe, 198 Gough St. (Hayes Valley), 20thcenturycafe.com

58. *Tom yum goong at Dumpling Time, 11 Division St. (SoMa), dumplingtimesf.com

59. *Off-menu meatballs at Tosca, 242 Columbus Ave. (North Beach), toscacafesf.com

60. *Pretty hot wings at Kin Khao, 55 Cyril Magnin St. (Tenderloin), kinkhao.com

61. *Edomae-style sushi menu ($120 per person) at Kinjo, 2206 Polk St. (Russian Hill), kinjosf.com

62. *Katsu sando at Stonemill Matcha, 561 Valencia St. (Mission), stonemillmatcha.com

At the most buzzed-about restaurant of 2018, the pineapple, red onion, and fermented chili pizza rules. Read our review of Che Fico.(Sarah Chorey)

63. *Pineapple, red onion, and fermented chili pizza at Che Fico, 838 Divisadero St. (NoPa), chefico.com

64. *Patty melt at Rookies Sandwich Shop, Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, 1 The Embarcadero, cuesa.org

65. Fancy oyster at Leo's Oyster Bar, 568 Sacramento St. (FiDi), leossf.com

66. *Handkerchief white bolognese pasta at Pearl 6101, 6101 California St. (Outer Richmond), pearl6101.com

67. *Tavern Burger at Violet's Tavern, 2301 Clement St. (Outer Richmond), violets-sf.com

68. *Japanese breakfast with natto at Cassava, 3519 Balboa St. (Outer Richmond), cassavasf.com

69. *Salt and pepper gulf prawns at Bon Voyage, 584 Valencia St. (Mission), bonvoyagebar.com

70. *Tasting Menu ($185 per person) at Birdsong, 1085 Mission St. (SoMa), birdsongsf.com

71. *Pork wontons with butternut squash skin at Mister Jiu's, 28 Waverly Pl. (Chinatown), misterjius.com

72. *Smoked fish toast at Radhaus, Landmark Building A (Fort Mason), radhaussf.com

73. *Salami piccante pizza at Del Popolo, 855 Bush St. (Tendernob), delpopolosf.com

At Nico's new location in Jackson Square, the seasonal menu is ever-changing. Just ask for the chef's choice (and hope for spring peas on toasty brioche).(Sarah Chorey)

74. *Chef's choice ($85 per person) at Nico, 710 Montgomery St. (Jackson Square), nicosf.com

75. *Dutch pancake at Outerlands, 4001 Judah St. (Outer Sunset), outerlandssf.com

76. *Spaghetti alla cacio e pepe at Fiorella, 2339 Clement St. (Outer Richmond), fiorella-sf.com

77. *Mushroom toast at Horsefeather, 528 Divisadero St. (NoPa), horsefeatherbar.com

78. Carne asada burrito at La Taqueria, 2889 Mission St. (Mission), facebook.com/LaTaqSF

79. Coddled eggs at Tartine Manufactory, 595 Alabama St. (Mission), tartinemanufactory.com

80. *Omakase at Akiko's, 431 Bush St. (Union Square), akikosrestaurant.com

81. *Okonomiyaki at Namu Gaji, 499 Dolores St. (Mission), namusf.com

82. *Boozy sundaes (rotating monthly) at Humphry Slocombe, 2790a Harrison St. (Mission), humphryslocombe.com

83. *Basteeya at Mourad, 140 New Montgomery St., Ste. 1 (SoMa), mouradsf.com

84. Moh hinga at Burma Superstar, 309 Clement St. (Inner Richmond), burmasuperstar.com

85. The Fideua at Bellota, 888 Brannan St. (SoMa), bellotasf.com

86. Rockfish a la talla at Cala, 149 Fell St. (Hayes Valley), calarestaurant.com

87. King Henry VIII cut at House of Prime Rib, 1906 Van Ness Ave. (Nob Hill), houseofprimerib.net

The fondue at the The Beehive is more than just a kitschy accompaniment to the delicious cocktails at this retro-themed Mission lounge. Go on, have a drink and a snack.(Sarah Chorey)

88. *Aged cheddar, piquillo pepper, mezcal fondue at The Beehive, 842 Valencia St. (Mission), thebeehivesf.com

89. Grilled lamb chops at Kokkari Estiatorio, 200 Jackson St. (Jackson Square), kokkari.com

90. Shanghai dumplings at Yank Sing (multiple locations), yanksing.com

91. Spaghittusu cun allu ollu e bottariga at La Ciccia, 291 30th St (Noe Valley), laciccia.com

92. Seasonal kouign amann at B. Patisserie, 2821 California St. (Pacific Heights), bpatisserie.com

93. Spring rolls at Slanted Door, 1 Ferry Building #3 (Embarcadero), slanteddoor.com

94. "Deviled" egg at Octavia, 1701 Octavia St. (Pacific Heights), octavia-sf.com

95. Brine pickled French fries with smoked apple sauce at Al's Place, 1499 Valencia St. (Mission), alsplacesf.com

96. *Duck liver mousse at Jardinière, 300 Grove St. (Hayes Valley), jardiniere.com

97. Tuna poke at Liholiho Yacht Club, 871 Sutter St. (Tendernob), liholihoyachtclub.com

98. Ham & cheese croissant at Arsicault Bakery, 397 Arguello Blvd. (Inner Richmond), 415.750.9460

99. *Hawaiian bread at Villon, 1100 Market St. (Mid-Market), properhotel.com

100. *Monterey Bay calamari at Delfina, 3621 18th St. (Mission), delfinasf.com

Calamari has been a constant on Delfina's menu for two decades. Read our review upon the restaurant's 20th anniversary.(Nick Czap)

There's a luxe new condo building on the block—at the corner of Spear and Folsom, to be exact. City dwellers, meet Mira.

Still under construction but slated to open for occupancy later this year, Mira offers bright, modern, and spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums and townhouses, all with sweeping views of the city and the bay.

Take 34E for example: Here you'll find expansive living and dining spaces with unobstructed views of the Bay Bridge; a roomy master suite with a private balcony and large walk-in closet; and, of course, a full kitchen with a wine bar and pantry.

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As part of the Mira community, you'll have access to amenities including a courtyard, rooftop deck, private dining, and lounge—not to mention the Jay Wright–designed fitness center, children's playroom, conference room, dog washing station, valet parking with electric vehicle charging stations, bicycle parking, and over 10,000 square feet of retail at street level.

Located in the emerging Transbay neighborhood where SoMa meets the Embarcadero, Mira will offer convenient access to the waterfront, the new Salesforce Park and Transbay Transit Terminal, and a wide array of retailers, nightlife, restaurants, transportation options, and sports and entertainment venues.

Scope it out at Tishman-Speyer's 3,500-square-foot sales gallery at 163 Main Street, where you can preview the first 32 homes released and review Mira's many floor plans via a state-of-the-art home selection process.

Location: 280 Spear Street, 34E

Size: 2,122 sf

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2.5

Asking price: $5,050,000

// For more information, visit ownmirasf.com

Channeling warm nights at summer camp (only in Wine Country), this bash was designed for fun—think s'mores, karaoke, and bubble guns.

But no wedding planning ever comes off without some kind of a hitch.

A few weeks before their big day, Molly Cahen and Nick Schoen learned of some unexpected construction at their wedding venue that would force them to relocate their dinner, from B.R. Cohn Winery's tree-filled olive grove to the adjacent pavilion. With this twist came good and bad: Dinner guests would closer to the dance floor this way, but they would lose out on the natural lushness and greenery of the original grove setting. The couple's wedding planner took charge along with the florist and executed a new vision with a twinkling backdrop, leafy vines strung across the pavilion rafters, and a dance floor to focus the space. "After seeing the final result, we wouldn't have wanted to reception to go any other way," says Cahen.

The day was filled with personal touches, starting with the locale. "You can't throw a horseshoe in Sonoma without hitting a gorgeous winery, but we picked B.R. Cohn because it is next door to Molly's family home where we spent a week each summer since our first year dating," said Schoen.

Upon arrival, guests were given individual notes welcoming and thanking them for their impact on their lives. The pair wrote their own vows as well as the entire ceremony, which had several traditional Jewish elements. The bride's sister officiated, while her brother belted out "Take Me out to the Ballgame," which was also sung at her parents' wedding. Rather than the traditional flower girl and ring bearer, they designated children at the wedding to be part of the "bubble brigade," arming them with bubble guns to fire as they recessed back down the aisle. At the end, they lit a lantern in memory of those no longer with them.

Afterwards, guests sipped vino while listening to a bluegrass band before grabbing their escort cards—written on wood slide ornaments to emulate an annual take-home keepsake from Cahen's summer camp growing up—to find their seats. The bride and groom, both comedians, emceed the evening themselves, running through award-show style banter and introducing their loved ones to give toasts.

More surprises came in the form of cue cards and karaoke in the maid of honor's speech, a happy birthday song with candles rather than a traditional cake cutting for Cahen's friend, and a surprise light-up balloon send off orchestrated by Cahen's mother. "We love surprises! But we do recommend that anyone considering a surprise element to a wedding get in touch with the event planner or DJ to help make sure things go smoothly without disrupting the hard work the couple has put into their timeline."

By then, the bride had changed into a knee-length frock and ruby sneakers for dancing. To commemorate her favorite movie, The Wizard of Oz, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" played for the bridal processional and "Goodbye Yellowbrick Road" for the last dance. More elements reminiscent of camp included the daisies in the bouquet, s'mores, and the choreographed dance Cahen and her friends did to the Jackson 5. They even brought out mouse ears for their send off in an ode to their shared love of Disneyland.

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Venue: BR Cohn Winery

Hair and makeup: St. James Salon

Floral designer: Marbled Mint

Event planner: Milestone Events Group

Caterer: The Girl and the Fig

Photographer: Onelove Photography

DJ: AMS Entertainment

The Sonoma Coast is not made for sunbathing, but you can eat all the crab and become one with nature along 55 miles of gorgeous, rugged coastline.

Just make sure you pack layers.

Hikes + Beaches on the Sonoma Coast

Hiking

There's no shortage of hiking trails on the Sonoma Coast that wind through redwood forests and along ocean cliffs. Bodega Head (Westshore Road, Bodega Bay) is one of the heaviest-trafficked spots for a quick and easy jaunt paired with panoramic ocean views. Take either the roughly 1.5-mile Bodega Head Trail loop or the three-mile overlook trail. // Salt Point State Park (25050 California 1, Jenner) offers 20 miles of hiking trails, including eight miles of coastline, a pygmy forest, and an underwater park made up of lively tide pools. During the rainy season, catch the Phillips Gulch beach waterfall. // Sonoma Coast State Park (CA-1, Bodega Bay) stretches 17 miles up the coast from Bodega Bay to Jenner. The Kortum Trail is an easy 3.5 miles, while the Pomo Canyon Red Hill Trail will get your heart rate up along a 6-mile trek. // If you're willing to head farther north, Sea Ranch is home to the area's most undiscovered hiking paths. The six Sea Ranch Coastal Access Trails are all under two miles, but each leads to a quiet stretch of sand.

The best time to hike is during the spring, when many of these trails are spectacularly transformed by wildflowers. Wherever you're headed, pack your binoculars and keep an eye out for whale tails and spouts and seals snoozing on the rocks. Goat Rock Beach (Highway 1 and Goat Rock Rd., Jenner) is a hot bed for seal activity, but if you want to get even closer, rent a kayak or stand-up paddle board from Bodega Bay Kayak.

Beach Combing

Sonoma Coast is dotted with beaches and coves along 55 miles of coastline. The two-mile long Doran Beach (201 Doran Beach Road, Bodega Bay) is the most popular stop for tourists, while Salmon Creek (3095 CA-1, Bodega Bay) is much quieter and frequented by surfers. But really, all you have to do is pull over to discover your own slice of sand. Just make sure it's not private property.

Where to Eat & Drink Along the Sonoma Coast

Wine Tasting

Most Sonoma Coast wineries are situated inland, but there are a few, and they come with views. Fort Ross Vineyard (15725 Meyers Grade Road, Jenner) takes some effort to get to, but at the end of a windy, wooded drive is a spectacular terrace from which you can practically taste the sea. They specialize in pinot noir and chardonnay that they grow only a few miles from the Pacific, but also produce a varietal that you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere else; Pinotage, grown mostly in South Africa, is bigger and bolder than any Napa cab you've tasted. // Located right in town in Bodega Bay, the Sonoma Coast Vineyards tasting room (555 CA-1, Bodega Bay) is simple and understated, but that's because it's all about the ocean views from their picture windows (if you go in wintertime, you can catch the sunset at the end of the day). The winery produces the usual chardonnay and pinot noir that the Sonoma Coast is known for, but also a sauvignon blanc and sparkling wine.

Meals

Get your seafood fix at hyper-local shacks Spud Point Crab Company (1910 Westshore Road, Bodega Bay) and Fisherman's Cove (1850 Bay Flat Rd., Bodega Bay). Bodega Bay is especially known for its crab and clam chowder—they literally have an annual Clam Chowder Day, where local eateries compete for title of Best Chowder—so you can't go wrong with either order anywhere you go. // Rocker Oysterfeller's (14415 Highway OneValley Ford) serves up Tomales Bay oysters five ways, including The Rocker Oysterfeller, their twist on the Oysters Rockefeller featuring arugula, bacon, cream cheese, and cornbread crust. Wash them down with a classic Rocktail. // Or, go Wine Surfing at Bodega Bay classic, Gourmet au Bay (1412 Bay Flat Rd, Bodega Bay). Much less adventurous than it sounds, Wine Surfing entails selecting a flight of three wines, presented in a wooden surfboard. Pair them with a Clamtastic flatbread (chopped clams, smoked bacon, garlic, olive oil, parsley, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan), oysters, or a crab sandwich and grab a few local bottles at the wine shop on your way out. You'll be glad you have them at your room later, for there's no nightlife here. // Most Sonoma coastal dining is super casual, but if you're seeking more of a fine dining experience complete with ocean views, check out River's End (1048 Highwy 1, Jenner). Four words: Dungeness Crab tasting menu.

Where to Stay on the Sonoma Coast

Timber Cove Resort

Snag an oceanview suite—trust us, you'll be bummed if you're looking out at the parking lot come sunset—at the hippy-chic Timber Cove Resort. There's not much to do in its vicinity, but the recently renovated, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired, 1960s lodge has plenty to keep you busy and off your cell phone, from the Coast Kitchen restaurant and lobby bar to on-site hiking trails, communal fire pits, games (analog board games, billiards, ping pong, and more), in-room record players, and Saturday morning Yoga classes. Timber Cove is also kid and dog friendly. Book your room through Kind Traveler to unlock special rates and a $10/night donation will be made to Russian Riverkeeper, which supports the conservation and protection of the nearby Russian River. // Rates start at $239/night; Timber Cove Resort, 21780 North Coast Highway 1 (Jenner), timbercoveresort.com

Bodega Bay Lodge

Don't let the word "lodge" fool you, this is actually a luxury resort. Bodega Bay Lodge offers cozy and contemporary rooms with a private balcony or patio (and completed a major update in 2018). Set on the edge of the quiet and peaceful bay, simply relax and watch the fishing boats journey out to sea. While you may take some time to explore downtown Bodega Bay (grab a free electric cruiser from the lobby) or walk a nearby beach, we suggest taking full advantage of the resort's amenities: a full-service spa—get the Warm Shell Massage featuring actual seashells—and infinity hot tub, the best spot for soaking in the sunset, literally. Reserve a table at Drakes Sonoma Kitchen and enjoy a romantic seafood dinner just steps from your room, or keep it casual at the Fireside Lounge. The lounge menu features only Sonoma County wines and beers, craft cocktails, and bites, like Dungeness Crab mac-n-cheese. // Rates start at $289/night; Bodega Bay Lodge, 103 CA-1 (Bodega Bay), bodegabaylodge.com

Chanslor Ranch

This 400-acre nature preserve and working horse ranch offers many ways to stay. Choose from luxury glamping tents, airstreams, and our favorite option: tipis. Accessed via a 1-2 mile hike, The Miwok Tipi Village is truly a one-of-a-kind experience; aiming for authenticity over luxury, each tent is equipped with a few cots and an indoor fire pit, plus each site has an outdoor fire ring and picnic table. You can also book a room in the ranch house or bring your own tent and park it at one of their campsites. Chanslor Ranch also boasts miles of hiking and biking trails and leads guided horseback rides along the coast. // 2660 Hightway 1 (Bodega Bay), chanslor.com

Camping

During warmer months—keep in mind that warm on the Sonoma Coast is 65 during the day—beach campsites can be reserved at spots like Doran Beach (they have the most sites available) and Bodega Dunes in Bodega Bay or Stillwater Cove and Gualala Point further up the coast.

Monday, February 18th

Rooftop Brunchin'

When: 11am

Where: El Techo, 2516 Mission St. (Mission), eltechosf.com

Looking for something to do with your bonus day off? Head to El Techo for a special Monday edition of their popular weekend brunch. Views, margs, and a few plates of huevos rancheros—no case of the Mondays here. // Reservations can be made via opentable.com.

Museum of 3D Illusions

When: 10am until midnight

Where: 55-61 Jefferson St. (North Beach), sfillusions.com

There's a new Instagramer's paradise in town. Head to the Museum of 3D Illusions for mind-bending backdrops and interactive exhibits from a number of international artists. Photography encouraged. // Tickets ($25) are available at sfillusions.com.

*Special thanks to our partners at Museum of 3D Illusions San Francisco.

Tuesday, February 19th

President Obama's in town!

When: 3pm to 4:30pm Tuesday; 9:30am to 11am and 3:30pm to 5pm Wednesday

Where: Oakland Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Dr. (Oakland)

Former President Barack Obama (come back!) joins his pal Steph Curry in The Town this week for the first national convention of My Brother's Keeper's Alliance—the Obama Foundation org that aims to build safe and supportive communities for boys and young men of color. The event, dubbed MBK Rising!, will feature speakers including John Legend, Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, and of course both Curry and President Obama. Attendance for the event is closed, but you can livestream the action for free at obama.org.

Listen up at Uptown Oakland's new vinyl bar.

When: 4pm to midnight

Where: Bar Shiru, 1611 Telegraph Ave. (Oakland), barshiru.com

Inspired by Japan's hi-fi vinyl listening bars, Bar Shiru is your new chill drink spot in Oakland. Bring a date (they can't accommodate large groups) and hope to get a seat; if all tables are full, they'll take your number down and call you when something opens up. Yeah, it's that kind of bar—but in a good way. Just go with the jazz.

Get some Brown Sugar Kitchen.

When: 7am to 7pm daily

Where: Brown Sugar Kitchen, One Ferry Building (Embarcadero), brownsugarkitchen.com

Devotees of Brown Sugar Kitchen were left hanging when chef Tanya Holland's popular Oakland eatery closed late last year. Luckily for San Franciscans, the city's first outpost of BSK is now open at the Ferry Building. Swing by to get your fried chicken and waffle fix, stat. Don't worry, East Bay-ers: There's another location in the works.

Wednesday, February 20th

Tindervention: Stand-Up Comedy and Tinder Horror Stories

When: 8pm, Wednesday and Thursday

Where: Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Avenue (North Beach), cobbscomedy.com

No doubt you've heard a hilarious tale or two about online dating mishaps. Head to Cobb's for a comedy show with belly-busting jokes that all singles will relate to. // Tickets ($17) are available at livenation.com.

A Coastal Cuisine Collab

When: Dinnertime

Where: Avery, 1552 Fillmore St. (Fillmore), averysf.com

2019 Big Eat restaurant Avery is hosting a truly special collaborative dinner tonight, welcoming chef Matthew Kammerer of Mendocino's Harbor House Inn. Expect a 10-course meal crafted with quintessentially California coastal ingredients, plus optional Champagne or sake pairings. // $150 per person; reservations can be made on Tock.

Thursday, February 21st

A Creative Chat

When: 6pm to 8pm

Where: Heath, 2900 18th St. (Mission), heathceramics.com

Creative Growth Magazine co-editors Matt Haber and Kathleen Henderson are on deck to discuss their volunteer-run publication and how they enable artists with disabilities to share their work. The evening includes food from Tartine Manufactory, beer from Fort Point, and a special gift from Aesop. // Tickets ($15) can be purchased on eventbrite.com.

Steak: It's what's for dinner.

When: 5:30pm to 10pm

Where: Niku Steakhouse, 61 Division St. (SoMa), nikusteakhouse.com

Fans of wagyu and other epic cuts of beef, it's time to head to SoMa to experience the new Niku Steakhouse. Come for all things meat, stay for upscale, intimate vibes and wine. Ask for one of 18 seats at the chef's counter for an up-close view of the action on two grills (one charcoal and one wood-fired) where they're cooking up the likes of 40-day dry-aged imperial wagyu tomahawk; A5 ono NY strip steak; a kurobuta pork chop; and expertly charred veggies. // Reservations can be made via resy.com.

Friday, February 22nd

Cannabis Happy Hour

When: 5pm to 8pm

Where: Hotel Kabuki, 1625 Post St. (Japantown), jdvhotels.com

Celebrate the end of the week with a very happy hour hosted by NoisePop and Do the Bay. Peruse goods from Greenrush while enjoying a 420-friendly outdoor garden, a live DJ, complimentary bites (think garlic and parsley Kaiju fries), and specialty drinks like The Emerald Triangle (Grey Goose Vodka, Midori muskmelon liqueur, l'Combier orange liqueur). // Free to attend, subject to capacity; for more info, go to dothebay.com.

Andy Warhol Opening Reception

When: 5pm to 8pm

Where: SFAI Fort Mason Campus, 2 Marina Boulevard, Pier 2 (Marina), sfai.edu

The SFAI is launching a new exhibition series: From the Tower will showcase artwork from the institute's archives, beginning tonight with a selection of Polaroids, black-and-white photographs, and screen prints from the Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts. Can't make it tonight? The show will run through March 24th. // Free to attend, register on eventbrite.com.

Learn about Italian wine.

When: 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Where: SF Cooking School, 690 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center), sfcooking.com

Spend an evening learning about the nuanced differences in wines from Italy. Taste your way through six varieties, pick up tips on pairing wine with food, and get a better grasp on how to select wines at a restaurant. // Tickets ($85) can be purchased online.

Saturday, February 23rd

Chinese New Year Parade

When: 6pm to 8pm

Where: Kearny St. (Chinatown), chineseparade.com

Get ready for the biggest Chinese New Year parade outside of Asia, complete with lights and lanterns for a fully enchanting evening. More than 100 groups will march down Kearny Street with beautiful floats, costumed performers, lion dancers, and a 288-foot Golden Dragon handled by 180+ martial arts pros. // Tickets ($35) are available on the website.

TreasureFest is back.

When: 10am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday

Where: 500 Ave N. (Treasure Island), treasurefest.com

The 2019 season of the popular TreasureFest has arrived with some fun new upgrades. Expect more than 100 new food vendors, a new astroturf lawn for sprawling, new bars, retro games, DJs, and live music. The fest is now organizing itself into five mini markets, including Artists & Indie Market, Vintage & Antique Market, Specialty Pre-Packaged Food, The Bazaar, and a Food Park. Oh, and the theme this weekend is Mardi Gras, so expect party vibes. // Tickets are $4 online, or $7 at the gate. Kids under 12 are free.

Cider Bar Grand Opening

When: Noon to midnight

Where: Crooked City Cider, 206 Broadway (Oakland), crookedcitycider.com

Cider has been trending in the city for a while now. But the East Bay has caught on, and now the year's second cider spot is opening its doors. Crooked City Cider is celebrating their new Jack London Square tap shop with a grand opening party. Sip one of 25 ciders on tap, play pool or darts, and spend some time lounging on the outdoor patio. // Free to attend, more event info on Facebook.

Spinsters' Legacy Gala for La Cocina

When: 6pm to 10pm

Where: The Swig Suite at The Fairmont, 950 Mason St. (Russian Hill)

The local, female-run nonprofit Spinsters SF is hosting its annual Legacy Benefit to support La Cocina. Expect an evening filled with wine tasting, an open bar, bites, silent auction, and live music. // Tickets ($200 and up) can be purchased on eventbrite.com.

Sunday, February 24th

Last chance to see Jewels of the Maharajas

When: 9:30am to 5:15 Saturday and Sunday

Where: Legion of Honor, 100 34th Avenue (Sea Cliff), legionofhonor.famsf.org

Baubles and sparkly things your jam? Don't miss your chance to ogle the Al Thani collection, which shines with the preciously bedazzled swords, daggers, ceremonial jewelry, and art of emperors and maharajas from the past 400 years. // Tickets ($28) can be purchased at the museum, or at tickets.famsf.org.

An Oscars Party in Wine Country

When: 4pm to 7pm

Where: Soda Rock Winery, 8015 CA-128 (Healdsburg), sodarockwinery.com

Feel like glamming it up for the Oscars? Spend the evening in Sonoma at the Fifth Annual Red Carpet Evening, put on by The Alexander Valley Film Society. Enjoy an elegant seated dinner, participate in live and silent auctions and, of course, watch a big screen telecast of all the Hollywood glitz of the Academy Awards. // Tickets ($225/person or $1800/table for 8) can be purchased on auctria.com.

A Jazzy Note

When: 3pm

Where: SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin St. (Civic Center), sfjazz.org

Cap the weekend on a high note with the final SFJazz performance from Grammy Award winner and resident artistic director Dianne Reeves. She'll perform her popular album Bridges, as well as a collection of pop songs from artists like Peter Gabriel, Joni Mitchell, and Leonard Cohen. // Tickets ($40 and up) are available on sfjazz.org.

February is a time for us to honor Black History Month with art, music, and, of course, food.

There are a number of chefs around the Bay Area providing a special menu this month, but, with this guide, you can support black-owned restaurants doing their thing year-round.

Isla Vida

In our last visit to Isla Vida, chef-owner Jay Foster and co-owner Matthew Washington told us, "We're trying to touch on a few of the little things that we really like, try to represent it really well and hopefully make our ancestors proud." Though it took over a decade to get the idea to be a reality, their Caribbean-centric restaurant finally opened last year in the Fillmore district, the former "Harlem of the West." Black-owned restaurants previously thrived there, but now Isla Vida (in a space formerly taken by another black-owned business, Black Bark BBQ) is just one of a few black-owned businesses in the neighborhood.

There's not many places to get Caribbean food in the Bay, and Foster and Washington have definitely done their research. As Trevor quotes in his piece about the restaurant, Foster is simply "trying to follow the footsteps of our ancestors culinarily. The food of the Diaspora is very similar...it just depends on where the boat stopped." // Isla Vida, 1325 Fillmore St. (NoPa), islavidasf.com

Kendejah Restaurant

Have you sampled Liberian cuisine? Time to visit the Bay Area's only Liberian spot, Kendejah Restaurant in San Leandro (which Check, Please! Bay Area visited in Season 13). According to the owner, Dougie Uso, he wants you to feel like you're visiting a friend's house, so the vibe is very friendly and casual, but you can get a dash of history with your food at the same time.

Recommendations from the show? Oxtail stew, attieke with fish and jollof rice to name a few. // Kendejah Restaurant, 197 Pelton Center Way (San Leandro), kendejahrestaurant.com

Réve Bistro

Chef Paul Magu-Lecugy, a classically trained French chef whose esteemed resume includes the Gérard Besson in Paris, La Bastide de Moustiers, and the Ritz Carlton and St. Regis in San Francisco, always had dreams of opening a bistro that offers a five star dining experience at an affordable price. Today, Magu-Lecugy owns and operates Réve ("dream" in French) in Lafayette, offering Lamorinda residents the chance to experience a traditional French bistro, not unlike those he experienced during his childhood in Paris.

With an extensive wine list (mostly French and some Californian) and seasonal menus featuring fresh ingredients, Reve (which made an appearance on Check, Please! Bay Area) offers a culinary escape to France, without the price of a plane ticket. // Réve Bistro, 960 Moraga Rd, suite F (Lafayette), revebistro.com

Brown Sugar Kitchen

This is an honorary mention since Brown Sugar Kitchen made the 2017 list! Chef and owner Tanya Holland opened Brown Sugar Kitchen in 2008 on Mandela Parkway in West Oakland, but that location closed in the latter half of 2017 to make way for Holland's projects in Uptown Oakland and the San Francisco Ferry Building. For anyone that has been missing the buttermilk fried chicken and Holland's other signature items, the Ferry Building location just opened!

For now, you can also try making some of that fried chicken and cornmeal waffles with her recipes on Celebrity Chefs. // Brown Sugar Kitchen, 1 Ferry Building, suite 41, brownsugarkitchen.com

Horn Barbecue

Despite making its mark as one of the best Texas-inspired barbecue eateries in the bay, cooking barbecue wasn't always owner and chef Matt Horn's goal. According to Horn's bio, after grilling a particularly bad batch of spare ribs, Horn vowed to "never cook bad cue again" and took to his grandmother's backyard to perfect the art of pit-smoking meats. To say Horn has honed his meat-smoking techniques is an understatement; with days to prepare between each pop-up, no shortage of time and dedication is put towards preparing meats (including brisket, homemade sausage and pork cuts), as well as homemade rubs and sauces.

You can catch Matt Horn, and his 500-gallon custom smoker, Lucille, at various pop-up locations around Oakland; check Horn Barbecue's Facebook page for future dates and locations. // hornbarbecue.com

For more eateries to visit during Black History Month, see below.

Black-Owned Restaurants in San Francisco

Miyako Old-Fashioned Ice Cream (Fillmore)

Auntie April's (Bayview) Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review

Sheba Piano Lounge (Fillmore)

Little Skillet (SoMa)

Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy Cafe (Bayview)

Radio Africa Kitchen (Bayview)—Check out their Community Tuesdays events this month

Sam Jordan's Bar (Bayview)

Frisco Fried (Bayview)

Yvonne's Southern Sweets (Bayview)

Amawele's South African Kitchen (Embarcadero)

Club Waziema (NoPa)

Two Jacks Nik's Place (Lower Haight)

International Smoke (SoMa)

Black-Owned Restaurants in the South Bay / Peninsula

Back a Yard Caribbean Grill (Menlo Park & San Jose)—Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review

Walia Ethiopian Cuisine (San Jose)

Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant (San Jose)—Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review

Black-Owned Restaurants in the East Bay

Lena's Soul Food Cafe (Oakland)

Kingston 11 Cuisine (Oakland) Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review

Southern Cafe (Oakland and Antioch)

Lois the Pie Queen (Oakland)

Home of Chicken and Waffles (Oakland)

Souley Vegan (Oakland)

Miss Ollie's (Oakland)

Crumble & Whisk Patisserie (Berkeley)

Everett & Jones Barbeque (Oakland, Berkeley and Hayward)

PieTisserie (Oakland)

New Karibbean City (Oakland)

Goeffrey's Inner Circle (Oakland)

Ensarro Ethiopian (Oakland)

Miliki (Oakland)

Minnie Bell's Soul Movement (Emeryville)

Suya African Grill (Oakland)

ENAT Honey Winery (Oakland)

Reve Bistro (Lafayette)

Oeste (Oakland)

Cupcakin' Bake Shop (Oakland and Berkeley)

This article was written by Grace Cheung and Daphne Ford for KQED's Bay Area Bites. It is an updated guide to KQED's 2017 Celebrate Black History Month At These Black-Owned Bay Area Restaurants. Sadly, some of the restaurants covered in that 2017 list have closed since then, so KQED created this new one. Please note, this guide does not include every black-owned restaurant, bar, bakery or pop-up in the whole Bay Area, so please feel free to add any favorites we may have missed by tagging KQED on social! You can find them on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Ever since watching the beautiful Netflix film Roma by Alfonso Cuarón, we have bee dreaming of taking a trip to Mexico City and exploring the neighborhood featured in the movie. With gorgeous architecture and charm, it's truly a gem that we can't wait to see for ourselves.

While it's one thing to stroll through the Roma neighborhood and peer inside the windows of the grand homes, it's another to actually experience living in them. That's why we recommend checking out some of the amazing Airbnb Plus options in the area.

These homes not only have great bones, but they all also have a cool mid-century feel to their interiors. Want to see a few spots you can book for your next trip? Read ahead to tour these spaces without booking a flight.

Casa Josefa

Named the Casa Josefa, this home built in the 1920s is a jewel of Art Deco design.

Casa Josefa

The three-story building is truly charming. With lots of cool curated finishes, the retreat is just ready for a photoshoot.

Casa Josefa

The most beautiful part of the home? A hand-painted mural along the walls of a cozy seating area.

Casa Josefa

With three bedrooms, this art-filled home is perfect for a retreat with friends and family.

Casa Josefa

Another positive? Rental is only $250 per night. Split between six people, it's a total steal.

Artist Haven

This beautiful two-bedroom Roma home is perfect for any art lover. The rooms are filled with pieces from photographer Bernardo Aja, sculpter Jorge Perugorría, and painter César Menéndez.

Artist Haven

If you have seen Roma, this narrow pathway might feel familiar.

Stylish Suite

Want to stay in this beautiful building? A cool guest suite awaits inside for a mere $41 per night.

Stylish Suite

A cozy seating area is ready for you to enjoy the home's courtyard.

Stylish Suite

In addition to a full kitchen, the bedroom also adheres to a more bohemian aesthetic. An Acupulco chair is a perfect furniture accent to let you kick back after a day of exploring town.

Midcentury Retreat

Love mid-century design? Then you have to book this incredible five-bedroom Roma home.

Midcentury Retreat

The bold space features punches of color and classic mid-century pieces like Barcelona chairs.

Midcentury Retreat

Works by famous interior designers Alejandro Escudero and Mario Pani also help decorate the home.

Midcentury Retreat

While the space is a little pricier at $658 per night, the home can sleep up to 10 guests.

Midcentury Retreat

With a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy, this is truly a one-of-a-kind vacation rental.

Deco Dream

Inside this famous Art Deco façade called el Castillo de las Brujas is an apartment perfect for your next Mexico City adventure.

Deco Dream

The home is a beautifully curated space, ideal for any fan of modern design.

Deco Dream

With one bedroom, it's a great spot for traveling solo or with a partner.

Deco Dream

If you want to live like a Roma local on your next vacation, we definitely recommend booking this spot.

Total Charmer

Clearly there is no shortage of beautiful mid-century-decorated homes in Roma. This two-bedroom rental is another one we have on our wishlists.

Total Charmer

We love the use of art and colorful appliances to make the kitchen a place you want to hang out in.

Total Charmer

In the bedrooms, well-crafted pieces add elegance to the design.

Total Charmer

While many of the buildings are older, the interiors are freshly updated to give you a comfortable experience.

Total Charmer

We need to get some plane tickets, stat.

This article was written by Shelby Wax for Lonny.

Want to stay in shape at work?

Here are the 12 best exercises to do at your desk, some without moving a single muscle!

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We discovered the only white shirt you'll ever need (or want), plus Timbuk2 sets up a temporary Cali-centric art gallery.

Timbuk2 has an artsy new bag...

...and it has nothing to do with toting around hipster essentials while biking or hill schlepping. Timbuk2's latest endeavor is about celebrating creativity and individuality (near and dear to the SF brand's heart) via the works of California artists: From the opening reception on Thursday, February 28 (6pm–9pm) through Sunday, March 24, it's hosting a pop-up gallery featuring the paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, street art and textiles of Jenny Sharaf, Clare Rojas, Matt Gonzalez, Dave Eggers, Joe Roberts, and many more. Yep, Timbuk2 has cleared a space in its Mission Factory store to make room for the work of artists who live on the earthquake fault line that traverses the Golden State. (Jennifer Wechsler of FAULTLine 2.0 is the exhibit's curator.) Several of the artists—along with killer cocktails and Fort Point beer, nibbles and tunes—have already RSVPd to the opening party. Gallery hours are noon to 6pm Fridays through Sundays, and by appointment (call 415-517-2888). // 3340 20th St. (Mission), timbuk2.com

Need a new mane? Say howdy to Pony Salon in Rockridge.

For more than 20 years, hairstylist and longtime Bumble & Bumble educator Corinna Hernandez has been chopping, styling and rocking the locks of Bay Area folk at various hotspots (including a couple of our SF faves like Barrow and Edo salons). She's also worked her razor-sharp skills at NY Fashion Week and for various fashion mags—even coiffing the tresses of models being shot by photogs Annie Leibowitz and Patrick Demarchelier. Now that we've established Ms. H's bona fides, you'll be happy to know she recently opened her very own salon in Oakland. Book an appointment with Hernandez, or any of her talented team (Georgia Rew, Ashley Rourk, Becky Borman and Eryk Brian). Whether you need a bang trim, blowout or balayage, they've got you covered. Plus, the salon environs are Insta-fabulous: equal parts charming, cheeky and chic. Hint: head to the loo starring hair-raising wallpaper for your post-chop selfie. // 6012 College Ave. (Oakland), 510-350-8990, pony.salon

Mamma mia! White-shirt gals, we just found your new obsession.

It's called The Monday—but made for wearing any day of the week. Crafted in small batches by a family-owned workshop in the Umbrian Hills, the firstborn bambino of SF-based Italian Collective means business. The classic beauty is the real deal: made of ridiculously soft fine Egyptian cotton with a point collar, two-button cuffs, and side slits ideal for tucking, untucking and, si, half-tucking. But our favorite standout detail is the interior U-shaped panel designed to ensure your bra, whatever the color, doesn't show through the front. Finding the magical balance between feminine and borrowed from the boys, this white shirt (available in size 0 to 12) is polished under a blazer, brilliant with jeans, and comfortable always. It retails for $198 (save 10 percent in honor of the launch with code LIFTOFF2019). Next up for Italian Collective is The Tuesday. Word on the street strada: a mandarin collar is involved. // Shop online at italiancollective.co

Can't decide whether your style is more urban industrial or modern farmhouse, or maybe even a tad tradish?

This two-in-one house in the Mission is here to solve your real estate identity crisis.

A nothing edifice from the outside, the squat, slate blue–painted house opens to a world of interest, with two stories standing in stark juxtaposition. The main home has both external and internal access from a warehouse that doubles as secondary living quarters; together, the space is part artist's loft and part modern farmhouse.

The warehouse has all the cool, Mission industrial vibes a modern maker could want, with arched ceilings and exposed beams, skylights, concrete floors, and custom finishes such as corrugated materials, inlaid wood walls, and porthole-style windows. The open floor plan includes a lead-hued kitchen with white tile and marble accents, a dining area, living room, and office with built-in wood shelving. The master bedroom sits beyond a textured amber glass and tin wall with double doors. Two steps up, another steam-punk-inspired wall leads to the master bathroom clad in tile, wood, and brass with double vanities and a soaking tub. On the mezzanine sits a second full bathroom and sleeping area beneath a honeycombed skylight that filters natural light. There's also a workshop area, endless storage, and a four-car garage.

Upstairs, the scene makes a dramatic departure, transitioning from moody warehouse vibes to the sunny splendor of an upscale San Francisco home. An airy living room with moulding and bay windows is warmed up by a brick fireplace. A half wall separates an adjoining bedroom with a large walk-in closet and bathroom swathed in herringbone marble tile. Just beyond is a den or second bedroom and remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, geometric backsplash, and chandelier. It's sort of the antithesis of the artsy first level—cozier, and with classic details.

A large wooden deck opening up from the kitchen finishes the space with sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline.

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Location: 326 Capp St. (Mission)

Size: 3,847 sq. ft.

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Asking price: $2,595,000

// For more information, visit compass.com.

Been-there-done that with popular wine regions like Napa, Sonoma, and Healdsburg? Meet West County, Wine Country's best kept secret.

Like the stepchild of Sonoma County, West County is a locally coined nickname for the collection of small towns along the Russian River—including Sebastopol, Guerneville, Forestville, Graton, and Occidental—which, if you look at a map, are not actually all that west.

The term instead affectionately refers to the local flavor. Adjectives like quirky, funky, and off-beat are often thrown around to describe these lovable communities, whose only crime is that they take Wine Country living less seriously and at a slower pace than their neighbors. Where do we sign up?

Where to Eat & Drink in West County

Backyard

Open Friday-Monday, Backyard is a casual eatery that takes food seriously, making everything down to their hot sauce in-house and sourcing ingredients from their own organic farm, plus other local operations. Start with the bucket of donuts and a pickle board, an epic and colorful assortment of fermented and pickled veggies (think, pickled radish, fennel, and heirloom carrots). If you go for weekend brunch, arrive early and ask about the fried chicken benedict. It's a not-so-secret menu item that always goes quickly. // 6566 Front St. (Forestville), backyardforestville.com

Willow Wood Market

This roadside eatery is nothing fancy, yet full of charm and old-fashioned hospitality (notice the old school soda machine when you walk in). While they're open for all meals, breakfast and brunch are where it's at; Willow Wood serves up classic, comfort dishes like challah french toast, steak and eggs, and their signature "piping hot creamy polenta." You won't leave hungry, but should still peruse the general store section of the building and stock up on provisions for when you're out floating on the Russian River. // 9020 Graton Rd. (Graton), willowwoodgraton.com

Lowell's

Everything on the menu at Lowell's is local, organic, sustainably-grown, and downright delicious. The selection changes often, but Italian-inspired, farm-fresh dishes are usually stacked with ingredients like rabbit, fava beans, root veggies, quinoa, and lots of greens. The wine, too, is stellar highlighting unusual bottles made locally and abroad. A Sebastopol staple for more than 10 years, locals flock to Lowell's on the weekends (you'll want to make a reservation), and don't be surprised if you find Lowell himself busily busing tables, greeting customers, serving food, or acting as a somm and suggesting wine pairings. // 7385 Healdsburg Ave. (Sebastopol), lowellssebastopol.com

Handline

Casual and coastal is the name of the game at Handline, Lowell's newer, sister restaurant, which is funkily housed in an old Foster's Freeze; they've even got soft serve at a tribute to their roots. Fill up on raw and grilled oysters, beer-battered rockfish tacos, and two types of ceviche, all served counter-style. // 935 Gravenstein Hwy South (Sebastopol), handline.com

Fern Bar

The newest West County hot spot Fern Bar comes from the husband-and-wife team behind Sebastopol's Lowell's and Handline, in partnership with a few other talented locals. Located at The Barlow, Fern Bar focuses on "garden-to-glass" cocktails, like the Naughty Toddy (kurobuta squash, Griffo Stout barrel bourbon, mulled apple cider reduction, orange, lemon hot water, and honey) and small plates, like bone marrow and fry bread, sourcing much of the produce from Goble and Sheldon's Two Belly Acre farm, located only a few miles from the restaurant. There's also nightly live music. // 6780 Depot St., Suite 120 (Sebastopol), fernbar.com

El Barrio Bar

Dubbed a modern Mexican cocktail lounge, El Barrio might be a bit too cool for a dressed-down town like Guerneville—it's got the sort of swank you'd sooner expect to see out of a town like Healdsburg—but we're certainly not complaining. The bar's lineup of craft cocktails focuses on mezcal, tequila, and bourbon and can be sipped alongside small plates, like chips with salsa, guac, or queso, tacos, and a bowl of the house posole. Try the El Jardin, made with Vida Mezcal, Cointreau, cucumber, celery, cilantro, lime, jalapeño, agave, and served with a chili-salt rim. // 16230 Main St. (Guerneville), elbarriobar.com

The Farmhouse Inn Restaurant

Even if you're not splurging for a stay at the celebrity-favorite Farmhouse Inn, you can still get a Michelin Star meal at their restaurant, housed in a restored, 1873 farmhouse. Choose from a three, four, or five-course menu of seasonal, locally-sourced dishes like the Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit (featuring three different cuts of rabbit) and grilled octopus (edamame, mint puree, chermoula, grilled Japanese leek, and arugula). // 7871 River Rd. (Forestville), farmhouseinn.com

All the Wine in West County

Freeman Winery

When proprietor Akiko Freeman started this winery with her husband Ken in 2001, she didn't know very much about making wine. But after seven years apprenticing under original winemaker Ed Kurtzman, she took over the winery operations and has been turning out premium, elegant pinot's with minimal oak treatment ever since, stating, "Oak to wine is cosmetics to girls. You just need little touch ups; there's no need to cover up." Make an appointment for an intimate tasting in the Freeman caves and ask Akiko about her real life romcom meeting Ken during a hurricane. // 1300 Montgomery Rd. (Sebastopol), freemanwinery.com

Russian River Vineyards

With a history as a working farm and winery that dates back to the 1890s, Russian River Vineyards has given its digs a modern makeover, while keeping it true to its humble roots with a casual, backyard feel that's representative of West County as a whole. They converted the old Hop Kiln winery into a cozy, indoor tasting lounge and built a magical Wine Garden amongst towering redwoods (complete with chickens). Book the food and wine pairing, featuring four wines with four chef-crafted bites. // 5700 Hwy 116 N. (Forestville), russianrivervineyards.com

Gary Farrell Winery

Located high up in Russian River Valley, Gary Farrell recently revamped their tasting room in order to better highlight their million-dollar, wine country view. The winery crafts 14 single-vineyard pinots, plus seven chardonnays, that rep the Russian River Valley and all its glory. We suggest booking the Inspiration Tasting ($75), featuring six, totally-diverse pinots paired with three gourmet bites, like a savory buttermilk muffin with gruyere, cream cheese, and pancetta. // 10701 Westside Rd. (Healdsburg), garyfarrellwinery.com

Balletto Vineyards

From vegetable farm to winery, Balletto is perhaps best known for two things: pinot noir and its Field of Dreams, a regulation-sized baseball field tucked within their vineyards (stop by on a Sunday and you might get to witness the bats cracking). But there's also a lot more to taste and discover at this family-focused estate, including chardonnay, gewürztraminer, and a killer sparkling brut rose. // 5700 Occidental Rd. (Santa Rosa), ballettovineyards.com

Dutton-Goldfield

Dutton-Goldfield had us at wine and sushi pairing ($40). This tasting room has a casual, urban feel, but don't be fooled: the wines are sourced from some super-serious vineyards. Consider it a real treat if you run into winemaker Dan Goldfield during your visit, an adrenaline-junkie and adventure enthusiast who went heliskiing for this last birthday—he's the epitome of West County culture. // 3100 Gravenstein Hwy North (Sebastopol), duttongoldfield.com

Horse & Plow

The husband-and-wife team at Horse & Plow is on double duty, crafting both wines and ciders. Their natural wines come in a wide range of varieties, including the hard-to-find carignan, while they work with more than 30 varieties of apples for their ciders. Unlike traditional wine tasting experiences, Horse & Plow's dog-friendly tasting barn oozes chill and beckons both locals and tourists with expansive picnic grounds upon two acres of gardens and orchards, roll-up doors, and a record player. // 1272 Gravenstein Hwy N. (Sebastopol), www.horseandplow.com

Iron Horse Vineyards

Iron Horse sparkling wines have been White House and bipartisan-approved for 30 years, so it's safe to say it's some really good stuff. Plus, the views from their outdoor tasting room are so stunning that on a clear day, you can actually see all the way to Mt. St. Helena (which, if you're not great at geography, is pretty damn far). Drop by on a Sunday in the summer for oysters and bubbly. // 9786 Ross Station Rd. (Sebastopol), ironhorsevineyards.com

Play: Hug Redwoods, Float the Russian River + More

Johnson's Beach

Celebrating 100 years in 2018, this Russian River beach is a West County tradition. Whether you stick to the sand or hop in a kayak, Johnson's will take you back to simpler times and summer vacation vibes. Feeling especially nostalgic? Snag one of their campsites or vintage 1920's cabins. // 16217 First St. (Guerneville), johnsonsbeach.com

Armstrong Woods State Natural Reserve

Be one with California's towering sequoias at Armstrong Woods, featuring redwoods older than 1,000 years and taller than 300 ft. Get your fix quick along the easy-going, mile-and-a-half Pioneer Nature Trail, or take a deeper dive into nature via the more strenuous East Ridge Trail. // 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd. (Guerneville)

Grove of the Old Trees

Another and likely less-crowded redwoods retreat can be found within Occidental's hidden Grove of Old Trees, a truly magical place that narrowly escaped logging, unlike the many trees that once surrounded it. These 28 acres of rare and old growth redwoods are uniquely situated far away from traffic on a ridge top, making your visit extra meditative. Just don't expect to get a big hike in here; the two loop trails only add up to about a mile. // 17400 Fitzpatrick Lane (Occidental)

The Barlow

The center of activity in Sebastopol is the Barlow, a 12-acre, outdoor pedestrian marketplace, featuring eateries, wine tasting rooms, breweries, boutique shops, art galleries, and more, all run by local Sonoma County artisans. We love sampling British-style cheese at W.M. Cofield Cheesemakers, sipping sours at Woodfour Brewing, and stocking up on super-nourishing, all-natural soaps and body products at Soap Caldron. // 6770 McKinley St. (Sebastopol), thebarlow.net

Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary

Forget mud baths, Osmosis' Cedar Enzyme Bath—a mixture of soft ground cedar and rice bran that's full of living enzymes—has been making Sonoma County locals and visitors totally zen for 30 years. Adapted from a 1940s Japanese tradition, this is the only place in the U.S. to offer this unique, revitalizing treatment. Choose one of the bath and massage packages and make sure you pay a visit to the Meditation Garden before you leave. // 209 Bohemian Hwy (Freestone), osmosis.com

Florence Avenue

Spend roughly half-an-hour strolling up and down Sebastopol's Florence Avenue, lined with life-size junk sculptures of everything from a mermaid to Godzilla to sports stars. The sculptures truly rep the vibe of West County, created by local couple Patrick Amiot and Brigitte Laurent, who live on the street. He sculpts them out of scrap metal and found objects and then she paints them. // Florence Avenue (Sebastopol), patrickamiot.com

Float the Russian River

Rent a canoe, kayak or BYOF (bring your own float) and spend the better part of a day journeying down the Russian River. Check out companies like Burke's (just north of Forestville) for rentals and organized trips, or simply find a sandy spot and take off on your own (Steelhead Beach is a popular jumping off point). Whichever you choose, you'll definitely want to also BYOB for the ride.

Where to Stay in West County

The Farmhouse Inn

Owning the term laid-back luxury, The Farmhouse Inn is lodging goals. Begin your stay at the DIY body scrub and soap bar (the brown sugar scrub smells good enough to eat), which will come in handy later during a soak in your two-person tub. If you're staying here, you might as well go all out: indulge in the spa—the Personal Apothecary is an on-the-spot, customized treatment with an alchemist—relax by the 24-hour pool and jacuzzi, and dine at their Michelin-Starred restaurant. As a bonus, the inn offers complimentary visits and snuggles from the property's resident cats (yes, they will enter your room and jump on your bed if you let them). // Rates start at $545; 7871 River Rd. (Forestville), farmhouseinn.com

AutoCamp

Consider yourself lucky if you manage to snag one of the popular, luxury airstreams or tents at AutoCamp on the Russian River. It'll be tempting to stay put on the campground, complete with fire pits, lawn games, and sunny, quiet spaces, but the river, redwoods, and the funky downtown drag of Guerneville—complete with darling markets, antique shops, local eateries and bars—are all a short walk or bike ride away. // Rates start at $140 per night; 14120 Old Cazadero Rd. (Guerneville), autocamp.com

Boon Hotel + Spa

A relaxing, kids-free retreat among the redwoods awaits at Boon Hotel + Spa (Boon likes to emphasize that this is an adults-only environment). You'll have anything you could ever need here: a heated, saline pool and hot tub with chaise loungers, spa services, access to cruiser bikes, lawn games, a turntable in your room, and the Boon Eat + Drink restaurant right on site. They even have a vintage camper and glamping tent available if you want to pretend you're roughing it. Did we mention it's kids free? // Rates start at $175 per night; 14711 Armstrong Woods Rd (Guerneville), boonhotels.com

Vintners Inn

Equally convenient as it is charming, the serene Vintners Inn is right off the 101 and just 15 minutes from Sebastopol, making it the perfect jumping off point for a West County weekend. Though close to the highway, you'll feel miles away, thanks to tranquil gardens, fountains and far-reaching vineyard views. French country guest rooms are spacious, yet cozy (the top floors have balconies), and there's a killer restaurant and bar, John Ash & Co., right on site. In 2018, the hotel added on a 5,000-square foot spa with indoor and outdoor pools and a fitness center. // Rates start at $265 per night; 4350 Barnes Rd. (Santa Rosa), vintnersinn.com

Self-care has moved from trendy buzzword to way of living, especially in health-conscious Bay Area where we've gone all in on Korean skincare routines, cryotherapy, weekly masks, and more. But what happens when you leave home—do you have to dump the oh-so-nice self-care routine?

Nope. Among the crop of hotels expanding its offering to really consider wellness as an amenity, Sausalito's beloved boutique hotel Casa Madrona has undergone a recent sprucing up that includes a new spa and set of wellness rooms all kitted out with everything you need to stay fit, hydrated, pampered, and rested.

Rooms at Casa Madrona are stocked with self-care amenities.(Sarah Chorey)

A Sausalito landmark for over a century, the hillside Casa Madrona has transformed over the years from private home to mansion hotel (in 1906); since the 1970s, environmental factors (one monumental landslide) and modern times have necessitated slow and steady upgrades, expanding the property from its original 16 cottages to what is now a collection of 64 rooms including drop-dead gorgeous luxury suites, a private dining room, and the intertwined Italian restaurant, Poggio.

In early 2019, Casa Madrona put the finishing touches on an update of another kind, this time with wellness in mind: The most recent multi-million dollar renovation, led by Salt + Bones design studio, channels elements of the sea.

Upon entering Casa Madrona's remodeled foyer, you'll pass through a giant archway into a room filled with white and cool blue fixtures, a 20-foot stone artwork, and sofas—the overall vibe both elegant and reserved, subliminally putting your mind at ease. Expect a quick and easy check-in before being whisked away to one of nine new wellness rooms—this will be your snug, personal oasis dug into the Sausalito slope.

All amenities here are designed with your health in mind: Sleep-tracking smart beds will report the quality of your slumber each morning; meditation headbands will help get you in the right frame of mind; wireless workout headphones with a built-in AI trainer will guide you through your cardio; and snacks from Urban Remedy are around to help you refuel.

Take your wellness streak to the next level by booking a massage at the 3,000-square-foot spa, where cozy fire pits on the courtyard are tucked away from windy drafts. You can also break out the yoga equipment for a quick bendy sesh on the outdoor patio, which is complete with 82-inch TV to help guide you through your practice, or hop on the Peloton bike for the ultimate virtual burn.

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Find your way to 801 Bridgeway in Sausalito, the home of Casa Madrona.

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Natural light and soothing shades set a calming tone in the entry.

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The wellness rooms each have different layouts, some oceanside and others tucked back in the mountain. This room has a cozy lounge area, with the bedroom and bathroom nested in a loft above.

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Prior to your arrival, you'll chat with the staff to select your ideal Urban Remedy drink and snack bar. Expect a night cap round as well, featuring another drink of your choice and a packet of Dream Dust from Moon Juice (a blend of herbs and chamomile flower for better sleep) to help you effortless nod off.

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Luxury to us = any bathroom the size of bedroom in a San Francisco apartment.

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This mini iPad may be your portal to better sleep, connected directly to your Eight Sleep smart bed. Select your temperature (customizable for each side of the bed) and set a timer for how long you'd like the warmth to last (from a few minutes to hours). You can also choose a background ambiance (we're all about ocean waves), and tuck yourself in. When you wake up refreshed, simply ask Alexa for your sleep report to confirm the bliss you experienced. She'll tell you how many hours you got, how much of it was deep sleep, and give you a sleep quality score.

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Hopefully you snagged an early check-in or late check-out so you can spend some time reading (or meditating) on the patio.

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Spa time! Upgrades include three new treatment rooms. Choose from facials, herbal massage, or a body wrap—we like the Vitamin Sea brightening facial. Prices range from $185 to $235 depending on treatment and length.

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Hopefully you decided to get a work out in before your spa treatment—the Peloton bike is the latest high-tech workout to try with virtual classes to coach you through your exercise. Outside the mirrored double doors, you'll find a new patio with a large TV offering Fitness On Demand for an outdoor workout that'll also get you a dose of vitamin D.

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Gyms not your thing? Grab the Vi Personal Trainer headphones and head out for a jog along the waterfront. Connect your head set with a Vi phone app to activate the special AI trainer whole coach you through your work out.

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Take a few moments to disconnect and practice mindfulness. Download and boot up the Muse phone app to guide you through meditation exercises, enhanced by Muse 2 headbands supplied in your room that monitor your mental activity, heartbeat, breathing and the lightest of your movements. Expect results that capture how much "active," "neutral," and "calm" time you achieved after each session.

// Casa Madrona, 809 Bridgeway (Sausalito); rates for wellness rooms begin at $409/night; make reservations at casamadrona.com.

When Patsy and Chris Gradwohl got engaged, fireworks ensued—literally (it was New Year's Eve).

But it was back home in the Bay Area where the vision for their future began to gel, and the couple decided to host their wedding in the redwoods at their "special family place," the Russian River.

Letting the venue speak for itself, they kept it low key with the addition of pastel florals in lavender, white, and cream with a touch of foliage to pair with the canopy of trees that surrounded them. "We are very simple people and didn't want anything too flashy—just kept it light," says Patsy. Billowing curtains framed the ceremony gazebo, held back by a lilac sash, which was echoed throughout the wedding from the bridesmaid dresses to bouquets, the able linens and reception lighting. As the couple walked back down the aisle, loved ones blew bubbles in their honor.

And then party began. In an homage to their campground venue on the river, a canoe was filled with ice and custom-brewed IPAs named "Meet the Gradwohl's." Vintage frames and country florals hung from the trees for pretty photo ops and lanterns dotted the tables. A video booth allowed their friends and family to share stories and advice for posterity.

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Venue: Private residence

Caterer: Wine Country Artisans Catering

Photographer: Justin Wilcox Photography

Spoiler alert: After four days at the Coast Ridge, I fit—no, glided—back into my favorite jeans, a pair of Mother Tomcats that I splurged on when I was off sweets for a month. (Heed my advice: Don't buy expensive denim in the middle of a sugar fast.) But that was hardly the best thing to come of the experience.

Like all good wellness stories, this one starts on a hillside overlooking a beautiful beach. In this case, Stinson Beach, where a 1970s hillside home has been renovated into a cozy retreat center for The Coast Ridge, a fitness reboot program based on the successful model of the Ashram in Calabasas. Despite its name, the Ashram has no religious affiliations, and neither does the Coast Ridge—unless, of course, your body is your temple (check) and your religion is nature (double check).

The Coast Ridge retreat house overlooks Stinson Beach.Leilani Marie Labong

While the Ashram's program is seven days long, Coast Ridge co-founder and longtime Ashram instructor, Yarrow Schley, a sort of surfer Luke Skywalker, assures that adequately stoking the metabolic fire can happen in four days, a more feasible timeframe for the tireless among us. The daily agenda at the Coast Ridge is regimented, challenging, and nurturing all at once, and goes a little something like this: Wake before sunrise. Limber up during yoga. Fuel up with a vegan breakfast. Hike for 10 miles in some of the most beautiful scenery in the northern hemisphere, complete with roaring waterfalls, vast ocean vistas, cathedrals of redwoods. Devour a vegan lunch (trust us, you'll have earned it). Knead sore muscles with an hourlong massage. Tone up during a fitness class. Relax with evening yoga or chi gong. Enjoy a vegan dinner. Wind down in guided meditation or during fireside chats. Sleep. Wake. Repeat.

Unsurprisingly, most people who come to the Coast Ridge are seeking more than just a slimmer silhouette. In my group, a lovely married couple with five kids sought to reconnect with themselves as dynamic individuals, not just parents or significant others (yes, they left the brood at home). Another woman, a law professor from New York, wanted to be reminded that "there is no such thing as an academic emergency." For my part, I needed to feel more connected and open to the Universe, source of all good things. Theoretically, I believe that the Great Unknown is always conspiring in our favor (just ask Kanye West), but as a journalist in this time of fast (and fake and Fox) news, that mindset was becoming a little too obscured for my comfort. I could use a few wins, and was willing to make myself a crystal-clear vessel to receive them.

The cedar sauna at the Coast Ridge.Courtesy of the Coast Ridge

Even if it meant going cold turkey on my personal food pyramid: juicy, mid-rare dry-aged steak; funky cheeses; crusty sourdough with cultured butter; pasta coated in a silky amalgamation of aged parmesan and full-bodied olive oil. Since you can't be a clear vessel for anything with a congealed mass of carbs blocking your power center, Coast Ridge chef Claudine Dagit gives the traditional three squares a verdant, nutrient-dense makeover. Cinnamon-spiked paleo banana pancakes with fresh raspberry sauce and hemp seeds. Lemony kale salad with sweet roasted kabocha. Hearty chickpea soup with lots of ginger and turmeric, a digestive system's dream. Impossibly velvety raw cacao-avocado mousse sprinkled with coconut. Take it from a girl who dines out in San Francisco as part of her job and has had a lifelong adversarial relationship with vegetables: I felt satiated and nourished. I also learned to slow down and savor, even making the act of eating five—one, two, three, four, five—silver-dollar paleo pancakes last for an indulgent 20 minutes.

In fact, an altered version of time is a sumptuous—and vital—shift that transpires on the retreat. "Time is ephemeral at the Coast Ridge," said one participant in our group, a retreat regular. And so while the day is regimented, it also magically slows down. Maybe it's all the time you have to yourself on the long trails: Just you, your thoughts, and the steep inclines (the 0.6-mile Miller Trail near the top of Mount Tam, while possessing some of the most breathtaking waterfall scenery, was also the most arduous gradient of the four-day mileage), the surprise sightings (the Golden Gate Bridge suddenly revealed itself after turning a bend on a high ridge trail in the Marin Headlands), and the weather.

Of the latter came my favorite moment of my whole experience at the Coast Ridge: On Day One, standing atop Cardiac Hill overlooking a boundless ocean, the biting wind whipped through my hair, but I wasn't chilled. It lashed across my face and nipped at my fingers, but I wasn't numb. Instead, I felt very much alive and humbled to be in that magnificent landscape, experiencing all that weather. So. Much. Weather. I took a deep breath to ground myself (lest a strong gust propel me over the bluff), and with the exhale, sent a prayer of gratitude into the wild and beautiful atmosphere.

Culture vultures, style mavens, music lovers, and foodies—it's going to be a very good week.

Look for the return of NoisePop, the extraordinary transformation of the War Memorial Opera House at Sensorium, a whopper of a vintage fashion fair, a talk with Rebecca Solnit, a dinner series celebrating women chefs, and more. Have a good one!

Monday, February 25th

Sound Bath Relaxation

When: 7pm to 10pm nightly through March 2nd

Where: Conservatory of Flowers, 100 JFK Drive (Golden Gate Park), conservatoryofflowers.org

Meditate in the garden oasis at Conservatory of Flowers during this series of sound baths. You'll enjoy a dreamy symphony of singing bowls, Tibetan bronze bowls, shamanic drums, hang drums, Native American flutes, Koshi chimes, Tingshe chimes, and bells. Bring your own yoga mats, pillows, and blankets, and let your cares melt away. // Tickets ($33) are available at eventbrite.com.

Bohemian Rhapsody Sing-A-Long

When: 7pm to 9:30pm

Where: Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St. (Castro), castrotheatre.com

How can one possibly listen to Bohemian Rhapsody without belting it aloud? Grab a ticket, warm up your pipes, and plan an epic costume (there will be a contest) for this interactive screening of the award-winning Freddie Mercury biopic. Also expect fun props in the goody bags. Mamaaaaaa, ooooooooh. // Tickets ($16) are available on ticketweb.com.

Noise Pop Festival is back!

When: Various times

Where: Various locations, noisepopfest.com

Noise Pop Festival is back for a weeklong set of performances across the Bay Area. Browse the schedule to find a slew of concerts, movies, art shows, and happy hours with headliners including Petit Biscuit, Beirut, Bob Mould, Yuna, Teenage Fanclub, and Princess Nokia. // Tickets can be purchased for individual shows, or a full badge pass ($199 and up) can be purchased on noisepopfest.com.

Tuesday, February 26th

Sensorium

When: 7pm to midnight

Where: San Francisco Ballet, War Memorial Opera House (Civic Center)

The old Opera House will be completely transformed tonight for an immersive experience in dance, art, design, fashion, and music. Be greeted by shadow dancing from the SF Ballet, and then keep wandering for interactive pop-ups including InstaCouture with designer Lan Jaenicke and Sensorium host and artist James Buckhouse; a Figure Drawing Atelier; ballet educational experiences such as All About Tutus; special guest DJs; drinks and light bites. On stage, there will be dance performances choreographed by Helgi Tomasson and Justin Peck. Then get your freak on at the after-party. // For more info and tickets ($29-$250), go to sfballet.org.

Beyond Borders: Times Journalists, Immigration and "The Jungle"

When: 7pm

Where: The Curran, 445 Geary St. (Union Square), sfcurran.com

Next month, the Curran Theater will completely transform into a refugee camp's Afghan cafe for the West Coast debut of The Jungle—chronicling the self-governing community of refugees in Calais, France—which New York Times theater critic Ben Brantley calls a "thrilling drama." But first, head to the theater tonight for a discussion among NYT reporters and panelists about American treatment of migrants and immigrants and what's happening on our borders and in our cities. // More info and tickets ($25-$35) are available online.

Wednesday, February 27th

Coyuchi Spring Launch Party

When: 6pm to 8pm

Where: 1400 Tennessee St. (Dogpatch)

Get in the mood for spring as Coyuchi—the locally based line of environmentally friendly linens—rolls out it latest collection. The party will include a chat with Anne Therese Bengtsson, the SF-based host of the eco podcast "Hey Change"; a workshop on bouquet making with floral designer Erin Miller of The Floral Times; Coyuchi samples at clearance prices; and a free organic Coyuchi tote with every purchase. Be sure to enter the raffle for a chance to win a Pismo throw. // Free to attend; register and get more details at eventbrite.com.

Rebecca Solnit at City Arts

When: 7:30pm to 9pm

Where: Nourse Theatre, 275 Hayes St. (Hayes Valley)

Rebecca Solnit—one of the country's sharpest voices in the realms of feminism, politics, the environment and more (who also happens to be an SF local)—takes the stage tonight in conversation with author and documentary filmmaker Astra Taylor. Solnit is the author of 20 books including the fantastically titled Men Explain Things to Me. // For info and tickets ($29), go to cityarts.net.

La La Land at the Symphony

When: 8pm, Wednesday and Thursday

Where: Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave (Civic Center), sfsymphony.org

Enjoy a live symphony performance of Justin Hurwitz's soundtrack for La La Land, while the six-time Academy Award–winning movie plays on the big screen. This is a popular one, so tix are nearly sold out.// Tickets ($285) can be purchased on sfsymphony.org.

Thursday, February 28th

Nommo? Uh huh.

When: 4pm to midnight, Monday through Saturday

Where: Nommo, 396 Harrison St. (SoMa)

You may have already been to Obispo, the smart, rum-centric Mission cocktail bar from Trou Normand's Thad Vogler. Well the barkeep's been busy, having opened yet another new spot, along with Jon Santer (Prizefighter), called Nommo. Set in SoMa, the place is bright and modern, serving shareable plates—think salumi boards, moules frites, and oysters—alongside balanced beverages.

Hip Hop + R&B Night

When: 9:30pm

Where: DNA Lounge, 375 Eleventh St. (SoMa), dnalounge.com

Scratch your creative itch with a mash-up event featuring art and live performances from 20+ artists. Brands on hand include Zizi Buttons, META Clothing Co., Cali Vamp, Jarold Cadion Art, and more. And there'll be music by Cheat Day Oakland and William Stokes, plus shows all night from the likes of Bodywerk Dance, Omar Twinz, Versoul, The Pack and 1up Crew. // Tickets ($20) can be found on dnalounge.com.

Friday, March 1st

Sofi Tukker DJ Set

When: 9:30pm to 2am

Where: Audio, 316 11th St. (SoMa), audiosf.com

Head to Audio and get your dance on as DJs Sofi Tukker and LP Giobbi throw down their best beats. // Tickets ($20-45) are available at audiosf.com.

Russian Festival

When: 5:30pm to 9:30pm Friday; 11am to 10pm Saturday; 11am to 7pm on Sunday

Where: Russian Center of San Francisco, 2450 Sutter St. (Pac Heights), russiancentersf.com

No bots here, just all good things Russian including traditional songs, dance, folk art, and crafts. Of course there will be plenty to eat too, as well as a vodka tasting bar. // Tickets ($12) are available on eventbrite.com.

Tourist

When: Doors at 7pm

Where: Gray Area, 2665 Mission St. (Mission), grayarea.org

Catch hit producer and Grammy-winning songwriter Tourist play at Gray Area for one of Noise Pop's many musical performances. // Tickets ($18-$22) can be purchased at eventbrite.com.

Love & Pride the Musical

When: 8pm to 10:30pm, with shows on Friday and Saturday through March 23rd

Where: Exit Theater, 156 Eddy St. (Union Square), theexit.org

This original musical follows the lives of six San Franciscans, each on their own journey to discover their sexual identity and gender. Expect pop, rock, jazz and electronic musical performances set against quintessential SF events (think Outside Lands and the Folsom Street Fair). Enjoy a post-show Q&A with the writer and cast. // Tickets ($38 online or $45 at the door) can be purchased online at brownpapertickets.com.

Saturday, March 2nd

Pop-Up Vintage Marketplace

When: 10am to 6pm

Where: The Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way South (Richmond), craneway.com

Calling all fashionistas! It's time for the ninth annual A Current Affair, one of the biggest vintage marketplaces around. Expect 70+ retailers showcasing clothes, jewelry, and accessories dating as far back as the Victorian Era. // Tickets ($12-20) can be purchased on eventbrite.com.

A Speakeasy Bottomless Brunch

When: 10am to 3pm

Where: The Pawn Shop, 993 Mission St. (SoMa), thepawnshopsf.com

If you've dreamed of having your Saturday-morning brioche French toast and mimosas inside a mock pawn shop, this moment is for you. The Pawn Shop has just launched brunch, with menu items including bacon-wrapped grilled cheese sliders, a croque madam, and bottomless red sangria and mimosas.

American Tulip Day

When: 1pm to 4:30pm

Where: Union Square, 333 Post St. (Union Square)

Today promises to be pretty at Union Square where 100,000 tulips will mark the start of spring. A project by Royal Anthos, iBulb.org, and the Consulate General of San Francisco, American Tulip Day brings bulbs straight from the Netherlands. Guests can even pick a few to take home. // Free to attend; find more information on americantulipday.com.

Bootlegger's Ball

When: 7pm to 10pm

Where: Seghesio Family Vineyards, 700 Grove St. (Healdsburg), seghesio.com

Head up to Healdsburg to party in a prohibition-themed wine cellar, accessed by secret password. The Seghesio Family Vineyards is throwing this special hidden bash with wine, food, and music to celebrate their winery's endurance through the 13-year ban of alcohol over 100 years ago. // Tickets ($75) can be purchased on seghesio.com.

Sunday, March 3rd

A Week of Women in Food

When: Through March 9th

Where: Various locations

La Cocina is putting together a week of events featuring seven meals that highlight powerhouse females in the culinary scene. Look for collab dinners between including chefs from El Pípila, Reem's, Nyum Bai, August 1 Five, Besharam, Bini's Kitchen, Rich Table, and more. // Ticket are available at lacocinasf.org/womeninfood.

M.I.A. Documentary Screening

When: 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Where: The New Parkway Theater, 474 24th St. (Oakland), thenewparkway.com

Watch Matangi/Maya/M.I.A, the 2018 documentary that follows the pop sensation over the course of 22 years, from refugee to super star, and learn about her continued fight for refugees and human rights. // Tickets ($10) can be purchased on eventbrite.com. Proceeds benefit Oasis Legal Services, a low-income and LGBTQIA+ asylum.

Salsa by the Bay

When: 3pm to 7pm

Where: Hotel Via, 138 King St. (SoMa), hotelviasf.com/rooftop

Now that the biblical rains seem to be over, it's time to get outside...and dance. If you've been itching to get up to the rooftop at Hotel Via (a space typically open only for guests and private events), today is your chance as a giant dance party commences with DJs mixing up salsa, reggaton, top 40, and club beats. Just want to chill? Kick back and listen from a private cabana with 360-degree views. // Tickets ($13 and up) can be purchased on eventbrite.com.

It's happened to all of us. You finish a delightful wine tasting, are completely relaxed enjoying your afternoon in Wine Country, and bam. The hard sell. Join our wine club!

But as it turns out, there's a whole lot more to the Chateau St. Jean wine club than just a shipment of wine every few months.

Here are the top reasons the Chateau St. Jean Wine Club is the best deal in Wine Country.

Unlimited complimentary tastings for you and three friends.

Wine tasting can be expensive AF. But if you're a member of the Chateau St. Jean wine club, you get to enjoy a complimentary tasting for four people every single time you visit. One visit to the Chateau, and you've probably offset the entire cost of a wine shipment.

You'll be a Wine Country VIP.

As a wine club member, you don't just get to visit Chateau St. Jean, you get access to all the most exclusive areas. The members-only patio with vineyard views and personal attention? Your table is waiting.

The wine is unreal.

Chateau St. Jean has a stunning portfolio of award-winning wines. So whether you're into their deep bench of Chardonnays, or you want to taste the iconic Cinq Cepages, they've got you covered. You can even specify if you want to receive only red wines, only white wines, or a mix of the two.

Chateau St. Jean is known for crazy events.

The events at the Chateau are as legendary as they are fabulous. Chateau St. Jean has a sprawling estate, and they take full advantage. So whether it's a Broadway-style show on the lawn, Crab and Chardonnay, or their bonkers Bastille Day celebration, wine club members get first dibs and discounted entry.

This is a seriously stunning estate.

You can spend the entire day at Chateau St. Jean and not get bored. There are six different tasting options, bocce courts, a rose garden, redwood grove, picnic area, secluded members-only patio. Oh, and the iconic 1920s Chateau, of course. There is something for everyone, all in one location.

Need another reason? You can join the club online before heading up, so your very first tasting is complimentary. Check out the full detail chateaustjean.com.

When it comes to a simple morning indulgence, few things beat a cup of coffee and a warm donut—except maybe two donuts.

Luckily, like with most foodie favorites, the Bay Area has a plethora of donut spots for you to try.

Maybe you're looking for the best classic donut, or you want to try a bunch of different flavors without committing to an entire donut. Maybe you're on the hunt for an understated yet satisfying vegan option.

For this Bay Area Bites Guide, we have you covered. We've rounded up some classic favorites and exciting newcomers to the donut scenes in San Francisco and Oakland, taking you on a tasty tour from one side of the Bay bridge to the other. It's worth noting, however, that this list is not exhaustive. There are always new sweet spots to be discovered—even if you haven't had your coffee yet.

Twisted Donuts

Located smack in the middle of the Sunset district in San Francisco (just between the Inner and the Outer), Twisted Donuts is a small shop with a lot to offer. Open since 2014, Twisted specializes in nailing the classics during the week, like their old-fashioned cake or bavarian cream-filled donuts. But on the weekends, you can expand your palate to something a little more adventurous—like a "Fruirrito."

A Fruirrito is a deep-fried wrapped confection filled with something sweet and it is absolutely a two-person undertaking. For example, the Nutella Fruirrito is layers of flakey pastry wrapped burrito-style around Nutella filling. The outside is glazed with sugar and topped with walnuts. It's delicious, ridiculous, and unique to Twisted's weekend menu.

Like many donut shops around the Bay, Twisted Donuts asks for a $5 minimum when using your card for purchases, so either bring cash or plan to grab a cup of coffee to go with your donuts. If the latter, then be prepared for choice paralysis as the brew offerings range from several flavors, blends, and roasts so you can pair your cup with your bite. Once you're ready, you can hike up the Mosaic Stairs on 16th, just a short walk away from Twisted. It's a great view of the Bay and the perfect way to walk off your breakfast. // 1243 Noriega St. (Outer Sunset), twisteddonutsf.com

Dynamo Donuts

One of the first things you'll notice walking up to Dynamo Donut + Coffee on 24th street in the Mission is the original Camila Valdez sculpture on the roof. Even though you have to crane your neck to see it, the pink donut with a pair of women's legs attached is hard to miss. Luckily, Dynamo's donuts are attention-grabbing, so between the art and the snacks there's plenty to see.

Dynamo has an impressive list of regular offerings, including some gluten-free options, that are anything but "everyday donuts." Flavors like Passionfruit Milk Chocolate and Maple Bacon Apple are on the board every day, or you can try a seasonal offering Pumpkin Chocolate Chip in October, or Persimmon in November. For the gluten-intolerant donut-lover there's monthly options like carrot cake or lemon poppyseed, but as a heads up to those with especially sensitive allergies, "I Am Not a Glutens" donuts are fried in the same oil as their more gluteny counterparts.

While the Mission location is a walk-up window, they also have a few tables inside their retro-inspired space. The open kitchen layout makes it so you can watch the donut making process while you enjoy your breakfast. If you'd like to munch and walk, you can take in the murals at Balmy Alley just a few blocks away. // 2760 24th St. (Mission), dynamodonut.com

Donut Savant

Jumping across the Bay Bridge lands you at Donut Savant in downtown Oakland, just outside the 19th street BART station. If you're looking for a way to try a lot of different types of donuts without having to commit to a full dozen, then the wide variety of donut holes and bite-size pastries will be the perfect fit for you.

You may be familiar with the traditional donut hole—a small, bite-sized ball of donut meant to symbolize the middle of the donut that's usually absent. In this case, however, you can get cronut holes and cinnamon roll holes in addition to more traditional glazed and cinnamon sugar donut holes. The cronut holes in particular are impressive as they manage to take all the flakey, sugary goodness of a cronut and make it bite-size without losing anything from the larger version. Of course, if you fall in love with a bite and want the full version, that's always available as well.

If you'd like to order a pour-over and stay awhile with your donut samplings, then Donut Savant's sleek and comfortable space has several tables for you to perch at. Otherwise, you can take a box to go and have a donut picnic at Lake Merritt, which is walking distance from the shop. // 1934 Broadway (Oakland), donutsavant.com

Sweet Belly Desserts

If you'd like to make a day of your donut tour, Sweet Belly Desserts is just around the corner from Donut Savant in downtown Oakland. The sugary answer to Uptown's wildly popular Belly, Sweet Belly offers handcrafted ice cream creations and other desserts. It's the made-to-order mini donuts, however, that steal the show.

Much like its bright and immediately Instagrammable interior, ordering mini donuts at Sweet Belly is an experience. First, you decide the type of sugar your donuts will be tossed in—plain, cinnamon, and several exciting fruit options like citrus and strawberry. Then you choose a drizzle, which is a sweet syrup topping, and the dip, which can be a flavored whipped cream or a fruit sauce. It's not until you've completed your order that the donuts are fried, making them fresh and still warm upon arrival.

Sweet Belly's mini donuts come in boxes of six or twelve, and the packaging is lovely, with small designed desserts surrounding embossed lettering. You can take them as a gift or simply indulge in a few #foodie posts for your social media (we won't blame you).

For those looking to satisfy a particularly intense sweet tooth, you can combine Sweet Belly's handcrafted soft serve with a mini donut. It's about $5 and it's everything your daydream cravings have ever wanted. // 435 19th St
(Oakland), sweetbellydesserts.com

Pepples Donut Farm

With multiple locations all across the Bay, Pepples Donut Farm is a favorite spot for vegan donuts—and just about vegan anything. Monday through Friday you can pick up donuts and coffee from 7am to 3pm, or you can settle in for a full vegan breakfast 9am to 230pm. If you're more of a brunch person, then you can grab a table on Saturday or Sunday for Donut Farm's full menu.

There are some skeptical parties that aren't sure what to make of vegan baked goods. Generally, it's clear that those skeptics simply haven't tried them yet, and Donut Farm's donuts are a great place to start. The plain cake donut, for example, is moist and springy, with the crunch of sugar on the outside that makes it a real "regular donut" imitator in every way. For the donut connoisseurs, the top shelf offerings range from Salted Caramel to Whiskey Tangerine Fig to Sweet Curry (if you can catch it on rotation).

If you're more interested in weekend donuts than a full brunch event, then Donut Farm has a special roster of donuts only available on Saturday and Sunday. You can snag a Banana Fritter, Cinnamon Swirl Twist or a Jelly-Filled, for example. // 6037 San Pablo Ave. (Oakland), vegandonut.farm

This article was written by Mel Burke and originally published on KQED's Bay Area Bites.

Adulting is really hard. Between working, paying bills, scheduling appointments, caring about your health, and also trying to have a social life, home decor can often be an afterthought. But, not when you're an editor at a site like Lonny.

Let's just say my bedroom design was just okay half a year ago. I live with two roommates in a San Francisco apartment with a total lack of shared space apart from our kitchen, bathroom, and hallway. Technically, I think it's a one-bedroom, but with SF rent, that's totally impossible to pull off as a recent graduate. My space was probably meant to be a formal dining area, so I have glass doors from the hallway and from my roommate's room. That means curtains are the key to actually have privacy in my own home.

The author, Shelby Wax.(Photographed by Ana Kamin for Lonny; styled by Leah Harmatz)

Apart from the negatives, I do love my apartment. My room has incredible bay windows that bring in an enormous amount of light and give me views into our building's shared garden below. I'm a block away from some of the best restaurants in the city, but my street is still always quiet at night. Plus, while we don't really have a common place to all kick back apart from our kitchen, my roommates and I are totally comfortable keeping open our doors open and hanging out in the evenings. However this lack of a living room is what really makes my bedroom an all-encompassing space for me.

Most of the furniture in my room had been inherited. A double bed from the previous occupant of my last apartment, a dresser from the woman who lived in my space before me, and a huge vintage storage piece that every single unit in my building has. The only other items I had purchased were a vanity, a side table, and a metal rolling rack from Ikea. I also had a crazy shoe situation where they were organized in rows against my wall, but honestly it looked like a mess 90 percent of the time. Some art on my walls and a Persian rug I scouted at the Alameda Flea Market helped the decor situation, but it definitely wasn't up to par with what I really wanted and needed.

(Photographed by Ana Kamin for Lonny; styled by Leah Harmatz)

Looking at beautiful spaces every single day gave me a constant longing to update my room. I often felt like a hypocrite having this meh home while I was giving advice to our readers how to improve theirs. So I set out on giving my bedroom an update to make it worthy of a shelter-mag editor.

Before really approaching an overhaul, I brainstormed what vibe I wanted to curate in my space. I definitely am not a minimalist, but I do love placing accents into a crisp backdrop. Natural materials, textures, and greenery were really important elements I wanted to incorporate. I also needed to curate a palette that felt cohesive. All the art I own had a blue beachy vibe to it, so I felt like embracing that modern Cali-cool look would be the route that felt most organic to my personal style.

The first step on my adulting journey was getting rid of my double bed. One of the benefits of working in design is while you might make not as much as the tech founders in the city, you can collaborate with some cool brands that send you perks along the way. So thanks to the amazing folks at Floyd and Tuft and Needle, I finally got a queen-sized bed (with a headboard!). Not only does the modular platform bed make it easy to assemble and give me a little bit of extra storage space underneath, but the updated mattress has totally improved my sleeping habits.

(Photographed by Ana Kamin for Lonny; styled by Leah Harmatz)

I also made sure to give my bedding some extra oomph. My printed Ikea duvet and pillows were swapped out with Snowe's Softtexture line in a crisp white hue. Since I needed a new sheet, I searched Target and found one for $18.99 that I'm low-key obsessed with and continue to recommend to everyone I meet. For some color, I added a gorgeous blue tasseled throw from Aussie brand Kip & Co.

One of my favorite additions in my space is the cool ceiling pendant from Urban Outfitters. Almost every single home I've written about had some modern fixture I was totally obsessed with. Why should I be stuck with the boring light that came with my apartment?

My next project was getting rid of the vanity blocking my windows to make the most my natural light. After making some bank selling it on Craiglist, I found a super cool and reasonable rattan coffee table from Ikea to be the centerpiece in front of my windows. This side of my space was definitely in need of some green, so I swung by my local nursery to pick up some new plants that I work hard every day not to kill. A cute pot from my friend who runs Pop Up Greens and a woven basket from Côte d'Ivoire I found at an Ojai farmer's market were palette perfect planters.

(Photographed by Ana Kamin for Lonny; styled by Leah Harmatz)

To fix that whole small-space storage situation, I went with the hide-in-plain-sight option. A woven basket holds half of my bags (I have a lot, okay?), while I stacked my books beneath the bench. Keeping them mostly color-coordinated was key to making it look more styled than a jumbled mess.

Since every room needs a chair (that honestly has more clothes chilling out on it than people), I took this rattan seat from Lonny's Senior Designer when she was clearing out her space. The only problem? It was originally black and did not fit with my aesthetic at all. A can of white spray paint fixed that situation.

Speaking of paint, my walls used to be that ugly renter's beige color that you find in a lot of apartments, while the trim remained pure white. I have only painted a room once before as a kid with my mom (see here for a taste of that design disaster), but I was determined to redo my space in a weekend all by myself. Since only one furniture piece fell, threatened my life, slightly damaged a wall, and required me to call a neighbor and a friend down the street to help lift it, I would consider the project a success. While the color change was subtle, I can not overemphasize how much better my art and furniture look with that clean backdrop.

(Photographed by Ana Kamin for Lonny; styled by Leah Harmatz)

The other mess I needed to deal with was my wardrobe. My metal IKEA rolling rack was fine, but I really wanted a piece that had some more character to it. Plus, my shoes really needed a more organized place to go. You don't really want them to be a topic of conversation every time someone walks in your space.

Since I already had most my furniture in natural wood, I scouted out a clothing rack from Urban Outfitters that got the job done and had even a shelf to house all my boots. Plus it did a great job of covering up a heater in my corner that was a total eyesore.

The item that has totally transformed my life? A $50 bamboo shoe rack I found on Amazon. When I finished assembling it, I made all my roommates come in to bask in its glory. Once it was in place, I pulled back out a fur rug I used on a previous shoot to make my dressing area into a nice little corner. Rubbing my bare feet on it is one of my life's simple pleasures while getting ready in the morning.

The rest of my styling involved working with a lot of details. I got a huge Leah Reena Goren print above my bed featuring some cool female surfers, re-arranged the placement of all my art, added in some new small sources of light, and pared down the decor on my shelves. I even switched out the knobs on my vintage furniture piece to give it a much-needed update.

Sure, transforming my bedroom into a more "adult" space required work, but I don't regret it at all. Most of the projects took less than an afternoon and I was able to save money where I could. The main priority was curating a space that made me happy. My bedroom is now somewhere I feel comfortable welcoming friends from out of town to crash in or also just hole up with Netflix for an entire evening.

While writing for Lonny has taught me to appreciate and understand design, redecorating my room helped me understand why it is so important. Your space should be a reflection of you and once it finally feels complete, your apartment truly feels like a home.

This article was written by Shelby Wax and originally published on Lonny. See the full slideshow of Shelby's apartment here.

Winter might just be Napa Valley's best kept secret: Free of crowds and traffic, the off-season also promises steals at Wine Country's hottest luxury hotels.

Take advantage of the cooler months by booking a room at one of Napa's coziest boutique stays—there's no shortage of stylish newcomers.

Francis House

Drive through Calistoga and there's one building that seems really out of place, but the stone-walled, French Empire-style Francis House has been a town landmark for decades, despite being uninhabited since 1965. Built in 1886 and once home to the Calistoga Hospital, the building was saved from impending demolition and transformed into Napa Valley's newest luxury inn, finally opening in 2018 following over three years of construction.

Set within walking distance of downtown Calistoga's hot springs, quirky shops, restaurants, and wine outposts, the intimate Francis House has just five rooms, each accessed via an app and a high-tech Bluetooth key system. Inside are stone walls, plenty of natural light, gorgeous marble bathrooms with fancy Japanese toilets, and one-of-a-kind antique furnishings. Guests receive complimentary breakfast and have access to a private heated pool, sauna, and garden. // Rates start at $495/night; Francis House, 1403 Myrtle St. (Calistoga), thefrancishouse.com.

Hotel Villagio

The rebel sibling to the new Vintage House, Hotel Villagio (formerly the Villagio Inn & Spa) opened in 2018 following major renovations as part of The Estate Yountville, a luxury lifestyle concept complete with restaurants and shops. While Vintage House is bright, clean, and luxurious, Hotel Villagio is decidedly more rock n' roll, yet still sophisticated, with darker features and industrial elements of wood, brick, and metal. There is one exception to this: the stunning, San Francisco studio-sized marble bathrooms, furnished with oversized mirrors and soaking tubs set up with Champagne buckets.

Rooms are made for staying in with wood-burning fireplaces, outdoor balconies and decks, mahogany headboards, and faux fur throws from Restoration Hardware. Some suites have open closets and chic dressing nooks that would make Carrie Bradshaw swoon. Those traveling in a group (and with a significant spending budget) can book The Villa at The Estate, a five-bedroom bachelor pad equipped with its own private pool and jacuzzi, chef's kitchen, pool table, and a pair of $40,000 Hästens Swedish mattresses. The lobby, complete with a fireplace, full bar serving original craft cocktails, billiards, and other games, is a lively place to make new friends with both locals and tourists in the evenings. By morning, the billiards table is transformed into an epic, European-style breakfast buffet, served until 11am in case you had too much wine the night before. Hotel Villagio also has a new pool and one of the largest spas in all of Napa Valley. // Rates start at $449/night; Hotel Villagio, 6481 Washington St. (Yountville), villagio.com

Vista Collina

The contemporary, Tuscan-inspired rooms with vineyard views and the pool (with jacuzzi, private cabanas, nap-inducing day beds, and poolside service), are enough reason to book here. But it's a slew of unusual amenities that make the new Vista Collina Resort a destination, not just another place to rest your head. Right next door to Vista Collina is The Village, featuring eight boutique wine tasting rooms and the Napa Smith Brewery, which all stay open later (7pm, 10pm for the brewery) than the rest of the region's wineries and tasting rooms. The best part? You don't have to book transportation. The Village also has a grocery, events lawn that hosts markets, concerts, and your own personal picnic (which you can curate through their lawn butler service), and Food & Wine Center, where you can sign up for cooking classes.

Head across the street to Vista Collina's sister property, the Meritage Resort. There guests can dine at Siena Restaurant, bowl at Crush Ultra Lounge, and make an appointment at Spa Terra, located inside a wine cave. // Rates start at $179/night; Vista Collina Resort, 850 Bordeaux Way (Napa), meritagecollection.com/vista-collina

Archer Hotel Napa

Opened in November 2017, the five-story Archer Hotel in downtown Napa lives up to the hype. It's all about the details here—in the bathroom, find his-and-her slippers and custom rubber ducks in the soaking tub; in the closet, an umbrella with a sunnier day depicted on the inside. Each night, return to a locally crafted turndown treat, like a fortune cookie or madeleine. Each of the 183 luxe rooms come with a wine fridge for stashing souvenirs from your trip, and some rooms have balconies with fireplaces and special menus for ordering up food and drink, blankets, games, and a "mood setter" with wine, chocolates, candles, and vinyls.

Journey out the lobby doors and find a day's worth of activities on one block, from modern wine tasting rooms to shopping and restaurants; however you'll want to save at least one meal for the Archer's Charlie Palmer Steakhouse. Settle into the luxe dining room, or order a juicy filet mignon right to your room. Come early spring, the Archer will open its rooftop, outfitted with a shallow ledge pool and cabanas, a fitness center and spa, a second Charlie Palmer restaurant, and a bar. Introductory rates are currently as low as $199—a total steal and basically unheard of in Napa Valley—so the time to book is now. // Rates start at $199/night, 1230 First St. (Napa), archerhotel.com/napa

River Terrace Inn

A large-scale renovation at the River Terrace Inn has resulted in a hot new restaurant, luxury suites with views of the Napa River, and a secret walking path that leads to downtown Napa. Each of the eight new suites comes equipped with a fireplace, balcony, and romantic French windows that separate the soaking tub from the bedroom. Choose a junior or king suite and awake to a cotton-candy sunrise over the river.

Alba serves up original craft cocktails—we love the Valley Heat (tequila, jalapeño, cucumber, and pineapple)—on their outdoor patio, kept warm in the winter months by fire pits and heaters, and the center of live music on the weekends. For dinner, share small plates like lobster mac and cheese and pork belly crepes. Save room for the uber-gooey beignets.

The River Terrace Inn's new, private walking path will take you right to the bustling Oxbow District, home to the Oxbow Public Market, plus a handful of wine tasting rooms, breweries, and restaurants. You can even hop aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. Once you're done exploring downtown Napa on foot, grab a complimentary cruiser and set off down the Napa Valley Vine Trail. It reaches all the way to Yountville, home to more wine tasting rooms, world class restaurants, and shopping. // Rates start at $199/night, 1600 Soscol Ave. (Napa), riverterraceinn.com

Senza Hotel

Brought to you by the owners behind Hall Wines (with the giant Bunny Foo Foo statue), Senza has completed a multi-year renovation, most recently adding two premier suites. Ideal for groups, they can join together into one killer pad (1,500 square feet) with two king bedrooms, three bathrooms, a professional kitchen, washer/dryer, and private patios. But all 43 rooms here are worth the stay: classic and simple yet tech-driven, featuring bluetooth connectivity and smart TVs so you can Netflix and chill away from home. Suites come upgraded with heated floors, and virtual and gas fireplaces. Need something? Just ask Roxy, your in-room concierge who bares a striking resemblance to Alexa. Book a room with vineyard views and awake to the iconic hot air balloons floating out your window.

The property doubles as an open-air contemporary art exhibit, featuring numerous pieces from the proprietors' personal collection. Amenities include a heated pool with cabanas, whirlpool, spa and fitness center, a complimentary breakfast with Bouchon Bakery pastries, and a wine and cheese hour where you can taste Hall wines. From the hotel, it's a short walk to one of Napa Valley's newest wineries, the funky Ashes & Diamonds. Enjoy one last tasting in its midcentury modern digs, before feasting on a hearty Italian meal at Napa institution Bistro Don Giovanni. We love the pumpkin and almond cookie crumb-filled ravioli di zucca, tossed in a sage-brown butter sauce. // Rates start at $249/night, 4066 Howard Lane (Napa), senzahotel.com

Hotel Yountville Resort & Spa

The French countryside meets Napa Valley Wine Country at Hotel Yountville. With meandering secret pathways, fountains, sculptures and stone buildings, you'll almost forget you're right in America. The hotel's new ownership group has been focusing on enhancing the property's luxury services and amenities: Guests are greeted with a complimentary glass of wine, receive truffles from local chocolatier Kollar Chocolates at turndown, and can grab fresh pastries from chef Michael Chiarello's Bottega on their way out each morning. Want room service? It's adorably delivered in a picnic basket via bicycle.

Hotel Yountville's most swoon-worthy rooms, bright bungalows with tall, vaulted ceilings, feature stack stone fireplaces, four-poster beds, oversized tubs (fit for two; we tested it) and private outdoor space. But our favorite feature has to be the spacious shower that doubles as a personal steam room, perfect for curing hangovers if you've had too many cocktails at Redd Wood the night before. If you're craving extra R&R, book a relaxing treatment at the spa, or order the in-room Couples Retreat massage ($480). The pool has a fire pit, outdoor bar, and cozy loungers for afternoon naps, and the brand new fitness center was completed at the end of 2017.

Napa Valley's top breakfast spots (Bouchon and Model Bakery) are just a short stroll away, but you should spend at least one morning at Hotel Yountville's restaurant Heritage Oak. The brioche French toast (with vanilla mascarpone, caramelized Asian pears, and almond crumble) is in best-ever territory. // Rates start at $350/night, 6462 Washington St. (Yountville), hotelyountville.com

Vintage House

Formerly the Vintage Inn, the new and utterly glamorous Vintage House is the result of a massive rebranding and remodel. Starting with the lobby and its swanky glass elevator, the entire place looks like a page ripped from the mighty catalogue of Restoration Hardware. Plush, contemporary-Victorian furnishings and vintage art adds a vibrant personality to all 80 elegant rooms. Each has a wood-burning fireplace and outdoor space with a love seat or hanging cocoon chair, but the site's four cozy bungalows are the most premium and private. In warmer months, the pool deck, complete with a lavish jacuzzi, cabanas and daybeds, is the only place you'll want to be.

Located right on Yountville's busy Washington Street and next door to the town's main hub, V Marketplace—home to chef Michael Chiarello's Bottega and Ottimo (a mini Eataly), plus many boutique shops and art galleries—you could spend several days wining, dining, relaxing, and shopping, all within stumbling distance of your bed. // Rates start at $295/night; 6541 Washington St. (Yountville), vintagehouse.com

Rancho Caymus Inn

The Rancho Caymus Inn, which recently reopened under new ownership after a huge, two-year renovation, is unlike any other hotel in Napa Valley. Originally built in the 1980s by Mary Tilden Morton (of Berkeley's Tilden Park) with a classic California vibe, the inn's new owners decided to forego the cookie-cutter, luxury-modern aesthetic found all throughout Wine Country and stick to the place's roots. This meant preserving many of Rancho Caymus' original details and framework—like custom doors, 19th century barn-wood beams, stained-glass windows, and blankets from South America, which have been repurposed into wall art throughout the property.

The 26 Spanish hacienda-style abodes are warm and cozy with exposed beams and rich wood and leather furnishings. Each comes with a gas fireplace and outdoor terrace; in the courtyard, a heated pool, jacuzzi and outdoor fire pits have taken the place of a garden. Breakfast is offered every morning with free Equator coffee; in the evening (Thursdays through Saturdays), Rancho Caymus partners with local wineries to host a wine reception. Located in the true heart of Napa Valley, the inn is also conveniently across the street from the area's most popular Mexican market, La Luna, and just a block from the cult dinner favorite Rutherford Grill, where the French dip is a must-order. (Rutherford Grill also offers free corkage, so bring a bottle of the day's tasting treasure with you to dinner.) // Rates start at $195/night, 1140 Rutherford Rd. (Rutherford), ranchocaymusinn.com

The Ink House

Built in 1895 as the personal home of Napa Valley pioneer Theron. H. Ink, this spot later became a bed-and-breakfast where Elvis stayed while filming Wild in the Country. Today, the Ink House has been given new life as a luxury boutique hotel. Fully restored with elegant and contemporary touches while still paying homage to its history, the two-story inn has just four rooms, each meticulously curated with a fully individual design, color theme, and personality. Dedicated to faces from the building's past, there's even an Elvis Room, aptly furnished with a blue suede bed. Head up to the building's observatory for 360-degree views of Napa Valley, nosh in the chef's kitchen, and play a game of bocce ball on the grounds.

Guests at the Ink House can also enjoy daily European breakfast, a tasting of Castellucci wines, and first-class amenities such as a ride in the Bentley house car and your own personal, around-the-clock maître d'étage. Located just south of downtown St. Helena, the Ink House is conveniently surrounded by top wineries, restaurants, and boutique shopping on St. Helena's Main Street. // Rates start at $1,200/night, 1575 St. Helena Hwy (St. Helena), inkhousenapavalley.com

Las Alcobas Napa Valley

Beringer Vineyards' new next-door neighbor, Las Alcobas has 68 sophisticated rooms done up in neutral palettes with outdoor terraces and vineyard views, a heated pool designed for year-round use, an on-site restaurant from a top chef, and a spa where you can DIY your own aroma blend to be used during your treatment.

A historical contrast to the ultra-modern and high-tech rooms—think Japanese-style toilets, rain showers, and gas fire pits on every porch—is the St. Helena property's centerpiece: a grand, Georgian-style mansion called the Acacia House. Built in 1907, it was the very first inn in Napa Valley, and today houses a handful of suites and a fine dining restaurant from chef Chris Cosentino (co-owner of San Francsico's Cockscomb). For dinner, get Cosentino's specialty, the crispy fried pork schnitzel; for breakfast, the chilaquiles; and whatever you do, don't leave without trying the margarita. Topped with a salty seafoam, it's a tribute to the original Las Alcobas Hotel in Mexico City and is known as the best marg in Wine Country. // Rates start at $695/night, 1915 Main St. (St. Helena), lasalcobasnapavalley.com

Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa

Palm Springs meets Napa Valley at the Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa. This 1940s roadside motel got a major facelift and now beckons you to unplug and simply chill. Simplistic in design and free of pretension, each of the 50 rooms is outfitted with camper-style banquette seating as a tribute to the great American road trip. It's the perfect spot for spending a cozy night in, snuggled in a super-soft sweatshirt robe (found in your closet), and immersed in a competitive game of Life or Sorry, available for checkout in the lobby.

Calistoga is an easygoing town, so take the day at your own pace. Borrow a cruiser bike to explore the tasting rooms, quirky shops, and restaurants along Lincoln Avenue; hop on the Oat Hill Mine Trail for a half-day hike; or stay put and bliss out by the lodge's three spring-fed pools. Whichever you choose, you won't need your car. The whimsical MoonAcre Spa and Baths, modeled after the classic and heavily tiled European bath houses, offers mineral baths in claw foot tubs, a grape seed body scrub, and DIY mud baths—a fun play on the traditional mud treatments that are a big draw of this small town. // Rates start at $129/night; The Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa, 1880 Lincoln Ave. (Calistoga), calistogamotorlodgeandspa.com

​UpValley Inn & Hot Springs

Downtown Calistoga's Comfort Inn underwent a total refresh and got a new name to match its hipped-up vibe. All 55 rooms at the Upvalley Inn & Hot Springs have been transformed with a combo of modern and rustic elements. In step with Calistoga—Napa Valley's most funky town—pops of color and graphic wallpaper add some zest to the rooms' clean, neutral base. The same theme carries over into the property's brand new sauna and steam room, set next to their mineral pool and jacuzzi.

You won't find as many luxury amenities here as other hotels on this list, but if you're looking to stay and play in Wine Country on a reasonable budget, this is a solid option that will still feel like a getaway—and may leave you with a little extra spending money for what's most important: wine. // Rates start at $129/night; UpValley Inn & Hot Springs, 1865 Lincoln Ave. (Calistoga), upvalleyinn.com

This article has been updated since it was originally published in January 2018.

In a corner of the world known for fine family farms, gorgeous dairy land, and fresh seafood, inspiring meals and agri-tourism experiences await at every turn.

Whether you're looking to get away for the day or the weekend, there's something for everyone. Here's your spring itinerary for a visit to our neighbors to the north.

Cowgirl Creamery Dinner, March 20

Eat, laugh, and connect at Cowgirl Creamery's Pt. Reyes Community Dinner on March 20th. While you indulge in a family-style dinner highlighting seasonal ingredients, you'll also learn about West Marin painter and ceramicist Susan Hall and how she finds inspiration in the surrounding landscape. Space is limited so get your tickets ($55) online, or call 866.433.7834 to reserve.

Room for more? Visit the original creamery on Fridays at 11am and 2pm for a 60-minute presentation on West Marin and the early days of Cowgirl Creamery. Experience a curd-making demonstration and guided tasting of all of your favorite Cowgirl cheeses. // 80 4th St. (Point Reyes Station), cowgirlcreamery.com

Thursdays at The Marshall Store

It's Thursday—you've either had a long day at work, or a long day of (hiking the coast) playing hooky from work. Take a load off with $1.50 oysters at The Marshall Store every Thursday from 10am to 4pm. Toss back as many as you like—they're serving the good stuff straight from their family farm, Tomales Bay Oyster Co. If oysters aren't your thing, go for the Bodega Bay Dungeness crab with the famous grilled garlic bread and all the fixings. // 19225 CA-1 (Marshall), themarshallstore.com

Tour Straus Home Ranch

You've stuffed yourself to your heart's content, and now it's time to find a place to stay. Look no further than Straus Home Ranch, a beautifully renovated 150-year-old farmhouse on the Straus Family Creamery's 166-acre organic ranch. You and nine of your closest friends can enjoy this working ranch hideaway, just one hour north of San Francisco. Awake to cows grazing behind the house and walk to the beach for tide pooling.

Take a walking tour of the historic working ranch where the original Straus' children will guide you through the fields to meet the cows and share stories about the history of dairy farming in Marin, as well as organic agriculture and environmental conservation. A moderately steep hill at the end of the tour reveals sweeping views of Tomales Bay and the Point Reyes National Seashore. Included after your walk is a guided sampling of local, artisan cheeses. // 22888 Shoreline Hwy (Marshall), straushomeranch.com

Saturdays at Marin Country Mart

If you only have a few hours, the weekly farmers market at Marin Country Mart is a quick way to experience artisan ingredients from around the region all in one place. Every Saturday from 9am to 2pm, you'll find produce and flora from local and seasonal farmers, premium seafood, meat and dairy from the likes of Belcampo and Fallon Hills Ranch, artisan kombuchas, vegan eats, and all the arts, crafts, and live music you can handle. There's stuff for the kiddos too: Treat them to face painting, story telling, and pony rides. // 2257 Larkspur Landing Cir (Larkspur), marincountrymart.com

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