Local Destinations

Savor the Season at Lucia

Helmed by a new chef, the dishes at Lucia Restaurant & Bar in Carmel Valley impart a sense of time and place.

High Spirits for the Holiday Season

Helmed by a new chef, the dishes at Lucia Restaurant & Bar in Carmel Valley impart a sense of time and place.

50 and Fabulous: The Lodge at Bodega Bay

The Lodge at Bodega Bay celebrates 50 years, and whether ‘legacy guest’ or first time visitor, the stunning property continues to provide everything one might wish for in a Sonoma Coast getaway.…

Downtown Napa’s Hidden Jewel: The McClelland House

Napa Valley’s posh resorts may steal a great deal of the region’s hospitality thunder, but equal luxury is found in some of wine country’s more under-the-radar offerings. The McClelland House, for instance,…

St. Regis Bar

The St. Regis Hotel is raising the bar in San Francisco. Looking for dining, décor, and drinks in downtown San Francisco? The St. Regis Hotel, renowned for redefining luxury hospitality in San…

Plating Up Purple Urchin

The first-ever Purple Urchin Festival in Mendocino explored the history and impact of the invasive species on our coast, inspiring both thoughtful discussion and delicious solutions.

Presidio: Instantly Iconic and Enduringly Appealing 

Brand new: Presidio Tunnel Tops  Q: How does a major American city add 14 acres to its footprint?  A: Through great partnerships and contagious enthusiasm (because it’s not easy).  But those views!…

Find Summer Wellness at Rosewood Sand Hill

Don’t let the business park façade mislead. Rosewood Sand Hill, though situated within the heart of Silicon Valley’s line-up of venture capital offices, is all about rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Located on…

Taste Livermore Valley Wine Country’s Terroir

Livermore Valley Wine Country’s “Taste Our Terroir” to feature food and wine pairing competition, winemakers’ dinner, and more July 14-17, 2022.

Montage Healdsburg Highlights the Best of Sonoma County

Set within a verdant 258 acre landscape of vineyards and majestic oak trees, Montage Healdsburg has the qualities of a remote sanctuary. The vibe is aided by the private, slightly uphill drive…

Country-Chic: Forestville’s Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant 

Sonoma County is one of California’s most diverse regions. Within a short drive, one can pass through vineyard covered hillsides, redwood forests, and riverbeds while headed to the crashing surf of the…

Third Annual Rosé All May at Auberge Du Soleil

There is something about a wine glass filled with Rosé that signals the beginning of summer. Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley’s premier adults-only getaway, is “pink” all month for their third annual…

Sippin’ Carmel-by-the-Sea

Wine Walk your way through town with a glass in hand Carmel-by-the-Sea (often called Carmel) is a charming coastal town located two hours south of San Francisco in California’s Monterey Peninsula, known…

Calistoga Wine and Culinary Experience

Sipping and mingling on a sunny Calistoga afternoon Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley and the Calistoga Wine Growers Association were the perfect pairing for the Calistoga Wine and Culinary Experience on Saturday,…

Glen Ellen’s Gracious Gaige House

Yet another Four Sisters Inns Collection gem, Gaige House is a gracious – and surprising –  home base for Sonoma County visitors. Located in diminutive Glen Ellen, within walking distance of some…

Travel Style: Where to Find Fashion on the Road

Some say that fashion is society’s mirror, a reflection of trends that define, elevate, and inspire us. To whit, at the presentation of her 1969 collection, Coco Chanel reminded us that fashion…

Wine, dine, and unwind

Rediscover Napa Valley, and living in the moment, with a visit to the charming town of Yountville.

Trisha Yearwood Headlines Festival Napa Valley’s Arts for All Gala

Festival Napa Valley, recognized for helping to transform California Wine Country into a cultural destination, is pleased to announce that singer, author, actress, and television host Trisha Yearwood will headline the 2022…