To see or hear the name Nobu is likely to conjure delicious memories of a perfectly prepared Black Cod with Miso, or Yellowtail Sashimi, two of the iconic restaurant’s world-renowned signature dishes.…
Local Haute Hotels
Napa Valley is home to several hundred wineries, but there’s only one ice skating rink. Napa The Meritage Resort — think of it as “Merry Meritage” for the holidays — welcomes skaters…
How have I not known of this magical place? Having enjoyed the hospitality of nearly every Napa Valley hotel over the years, I’m not quite sure how this Silverado Trail gem escaped…
Home to more culinary star power than any other Unites States locale, Yountville is a dream destination not only for gastronomes, but also wine lovers, art aficionados, and those merely seeking a…
If you haven’t spent time in Downtown Napa lately, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at all that’s new at wine country’s front door. Transformed into a happening place, it’s a singular destination of…
Gourmands, wine aficionados, and auto enthusiasts know that the annual Lexus Culinary Classic, held at Sausalito’s Cavallo Point, is never to be missed. The three-day celebration – at which guests are immersed…
Heralded by its own street sign as well as iconic Silicon Valley neighbors such as Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Moffett Field, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Levi’s Stadium, and Stanford University, Mountain View’s new The…
Surrounded by groves of fragrant eucalyptus on one side, panoramic Bay and Golden Gate Bridge views on the other, and soothing San Francisco coastline fog, the Inn at the Presidio is one…
Satisfy your wanderlust with a stay at one of these San Francisco hotels, each of which stands ready and more than willing to fulfill your travel dreams. Travel is back. But those…
The tony hamlet of Yountville is often described as Napa Valley’s ‘adult Disneyland,’ where gourmet restaurants and wine tasting rooms star as featured attractions. Row upon row of charming, porch-lined cottages dot…
The juxtaposition is unusual, but somehow, it works – a Thai-themed boutique hotel, set smack in the middle of Napa Valley vineyards, surrounded by grapes and with Vaca Mountain views. The brainchild…
On its own, Yountville’s North Block has for more than a decade provided a sumptuous sanctuary for those seeking rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Featuring a prime location, luxurious accommodations, a tranquil pool,…
Less than an hour drive from San Francisco, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay may as well be a world away. Situated atop a breathtaking ocean bluff overlooking 50 miles of rugged California…
Since its opening in 1999, CordeValle has served as a golf lover’s haven, but one need not hit the links in order to revel in the offerings of this South Bay hospitality…
Escape to the rolling hills of Napa with your loved ones Although the name Vista Collina sounds like a private estate in the Tuscan mountains, it is a beautiful luxurious resort just…
Thoughtful amenities and understated luxury set apart this cozy gem in the heart of wine country.