This week, I was lucky enough to catch a deal on Travel Zoo for the Sonoma Wine Passport. $29 for the year, good for two people, with more than 50 deals at any given time in Sonoma County. Two for one deals, complimentary tastings and discounts on bottle purchases, even buying it halfway through 2018,… Read More (Another) Afternoon of Sonoma Valley Wine Tasting
After a long, rainy winter I couldn’t wait for Spring. With my birthday just a week after the first day of Spring, I was excited to celebrate with wine in the sun! After recent wine trips to both Sonoma and Napa, I wanted to spend some time in another California region well known for its… Read More Rosé All Day: Wine Tasting in Paso Robles
With summer just around the corner, festival season has arrived! Outdoor festivals are an awesome celebration of culture, music and food- and I’m here for all of it. As much as I love to explore new places, there are some great events right in my backyard. If you’re looking for something to do this summer,… Read More 6 Bay Area Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss
I can’t resist a good spa day. Whether I’m on vacation or just in need of some relaxation at home, I love a day of pampering in a beautiful setting. The aroma of essential oils, sipping cucumber water, wrapping up in a fluffy white robe after a relaxing massage- it doesn’t get much better than… Read More 5 Spas in California Worth a Visit (or Two)
As I mentioned in my post about wine tasting in Napa, there are so many amazing wineries in Northern California, I could easily do a series of wine tasting itineraries. So here we are, round two! This time we’re headed west of Napa for wine tasting in Sonoma County. I think of Sonoma County as… Read More Wine Tasting in Sonoma County
San Diego is a great spot for a getaway from the San Francisco Bay Area. Beautiful weather year round, beaches, wine tasting, good food… a weekend in San Diego checks all the boxes on my list! Whether you’re planning your first trip or you’re looking for ideas for your next visit, read on! Where to… Read More A Weekend in San Diego
An afternoon of wine tasting in Napa Valley– the stuff dreams are made of, right? Definitely! But also a bit daunting to plan. Who’s open when? Which wineries are by appointment only? Where are tastings offered in vineyard settings versus downtown tasting rooms? With literally hundreds of options, it can be overwhelming to decide where… Read More Wine Tasting in Napa Valley
One of the great things about living in the Bay Area, is the close proximity of mountains, beaches, redwood forests, rolling hills, vineyards – all within a few hours of San Francisco. Sonoma County is a prime location for a weekend getaway in the Bay Area. I have to admit until a few years ago,… Read More Weekend Getaway in Occidental