Los Angeles via San Francisco

San Francisco is an eclectic city and a magical place.  When our friends asked if we could join them for a vacation in California, I was beyond excited. I have been to San Francisco previously, but it was always a quick visit and never stayed in down-town San Fran.  I always accompanied my husband on business trips and we stayed around Palo Alto which is another beautiful town.

I always had a "must see" and "to do" list if and when I visit San Francisco.  The list had relaxing tours of Napa and Sonoma valley, stay in down-town San Fran and spend a day in Sausalito. 

Inside an old building in Union Square we stayed at the Clift Hotel.  Clift is an edgy boutique hotel and you can't beat the location.  Convenient to walk to shopping, market street and a short cable car ride to the Fisherman's Wharf.

Day tripping in Sausalito is a magical escape.  It is a chic seaside village with amazing restaurants and quaint shops.  You could just spend days walking around and taking in the beauty of Sausalito.

 

Beautiful homes overlooking the sea in Sausalito.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Imagine overlooking this scene from your home every day...Sausalito.

 

The food at the Sausalito Bakery and Café is uhhhhmazing.  It is a farm to table concept café with all fresh ingredients.

Next on the agenda was a trip to Napa and Sonoma Valley.  We were so lucky, that when we arrived in Frisco, my friend's cousin had arranged for car service to pick us up.  The service was excellent, and we took a road trip with the car service through the spectacular rolling hills of Napa and Sonoma valley.  Great wine tasting and fabulous food. 

Indulged in a lovely lunch at a boutique winery restaurant. 

The interior design style at Brix was as good as the food.

While at the topic of culinary pleasures, a special mention for an Indian restaurant "Amber".  The atmosphere and the food were outstanding.

What would a trip be without visiting a design store!  We browsed around Caitlin Wilson's SF store.  Absolutely beautiful similar to her designs.  Caitlin Wilson (@caitlinwilsondesign) • Instagram photos and videos