Local Destinations

Mendocino Coast’s Sacred Rock Inn is Stunning

After 10 years of renovations, Sacred Rock Inn is ready for its close-up. Located along the beautiful Mendocino Coast in Elk, the historic inn has been lovingly renovated and redesigned by the…

Discovering Dillon Beach Resort

Just a little over an hour away from the city is an idyllic coastal escape perfect for couples, friends, families—and you.

Let Love Bloom Anew at Sausalito’s The Inn Above Tide

True to its name, Sausalito’s The Inn Above Tide perches directly over San Francisco Bay waters. All 33 of its guestrooms and suites feature panoramic views that on any given day may…

Embracing Wellness at Farmhouse Inn

There’s something about being immersed in nature that helps us develop a calm and positive attitude about the world. That’s how I feel when I visit Sonoma’s Farmhouse Inn. Located in the…

Estate Yountville’s Rendez Veuve Spa is Effervescent

Champagne’s ability to buoy and uplift is a large part of its charm. The pop of the cork, the effervescent bubbles, the overflow pour; it’s all part of the magic. And to…

Natural Luxury: 1 Hotel San Francisco

One of a handful of 1 Hotels worldwide, the San Francisco locale is a beautiful example of the brand’s environmental ethos: that those who travel the world should also care about it.…

Wines for Summer at Yountville’s Goosecross Cellars

Yountville, Calif. — Transition spring into summer Napa style at Goosecross, an intimate, boutique winery overlooking lovely estate vines and the Mayacamas Mountains beyond. Since all of the wines are distributed direct…

Dawn Ranch

Don’t miss this hidden gem in the heart of Sonoma County, with warm hospitality, idyllic surroundings, and unforgettable chipas.

Life is Good at Sonoma’s MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

Historic MacArthur Place has witnessed a few transformations over the years. Current changes, both big and small, place the bucolic resort in the highest hospitality echelon. Formerly a prestigious 19th century estate,…

Carmel Valley’s Hidden Gem: The Quail

A Carmel Valley mainstay for nearly 60 years, The Quail is perhaps this bucolic region’s best kept secret. Nestled at the foot of the Santa Lucia Mountains, the resort sometimes takes a…

A Love Letter to San Francisco: The Jay Hotel

Though not entirely evident to the casual observer, San Francisco’s newest luxury hotel is a decadent and inspired homage to some of the city’s most iconic yet under-the-radar creatives. Close inspection within…

CordeValle Resort & Golf Club

Experience championship golf, wine tasting, and inspired dining under the leadership of Executive Chef Nicola Cavicchini at one of the best resorts in Northern California.

If You’re Going to Downtown San Francisco…

As the heart of San Francisco, the downtown core embodies its spirit of creativity and resilience. Supporting it will be essential to the city’s future.

Lovely Kenwood Inn & Spa Receives a Refresh

My first visit a few years ago to Kenwood Inn & Spa left me charmed. This second visit left me enchanted. The lush gardens and lived-in Tuscan vibe of this Sonoma County…

Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Culinary Renaissance

From freshly foraged seafood to Korean fried chicken to grass-fed, artisan beef burgers, diverse cuisine thrives in enchanting Carmel-by-the-Sea. Several new restaurants made their debut in Carmel Village this past year, joining several…

Enter Your Dragon

Finding healing through the body-mind connection Teresa Rodriguez So far, this Year of the Dragon has descended on most of us with fiery vengeance. It seems as if we are all going…

Hiking along the Pacific coastline at Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay

Lunar Yoga and Luxury in Half Moon Bay

Himalayan-born Yogi Rakesh Thapliyal leads an afternoon Lunar Rejuvenation Yoga session, the opposite of a sun salutation in that it is based on calming and balancing rather than warming up and rejuvenation.…