Delaney & Thomas
Things To Do
The Bay Area
Delaney grew up a couple of hours away from Sacramento in the lovely Bay Area. From San Francisco cable cars, peaceful (but cold) beach views in Half Moon Bay, and beautiful redwoods, the Bay Area has something for everyone. Redwood City (where Delaney grew up) - Vesta - one of the top 5 restaurants ever (IMHO) - Milagros - Tacos El Grullense (affectionately referred to as "El Greasy," TEG is one of the best places for authentic Mexican food (not that Tex-Mex crap out in the east coast), it has received accolades from the president of Mexico herself) - Coffee Bar Palo Alto - Stanford University (such a beautiful campus!) - Salt & Straw Ice Cream - NOLA San Francisco - Cable Cars - Golden Gate Bridge - Giant's Game - Ghirardelli Square - The Ferry Building - The Presidio (at the end of Golden Gate Park and is a beautiful place for a picnic, it also has a cool Walt Disney Museum!) - Alcatraz - Sightglass Coffee - Salt & Straw Ice Cream
Napa
Napa speaks for itself as a bucket list destination, but this time of the year will be especially gorgeous. It is where Delaney fell in love with Thomas early in their relationship as he cared for her during an ailing medical episode without hesitation. It holds a very special place in the our love story. Here are a couple of our favorite places: - Stony Hill Winery - where Thomas popped the question. The atmosphere and the wine are both 10/10 - Cliff Lede Vineyards - a must for any classic rock fan, make sure to book the "Backstage Tasting Lounge" experience - Gott's Roadside - truly some of the best burgers you'll ever eat - Yountville - a cute and quaint little town in Napa Valley. It is super walkable and has some great food and coffee options. - The Lavender Inn (Yountville) Napa can be pricey so if you're looking for the Napa Valley experience at a friendlier price point, Sonoma is just 30 minutes down the road and the views and wine are just as good!
Tahoe
If city vibes or wine country aren't your things, a Lake Tahoe mountain retreat is only a two hour drive away. Early in our relationship, we spent a few days in Tahoe and it's where Thomas fell in love with Delaney. We also learned Delaney has an aversion to jet skis. Late September is a bit too early for the world-renowned skiing but there is still a ton to do! - Hike - there are a ton of fantastic hikes in the Tahoe area, we've done Maggies Peak South which is a strenuous 5 mile roundtrip hike - Water sports - the water should still be relatively warm in September! Take the opportunity to jet ski, paddleboard, or kayak - Grab a mountain cabin and cozy up! If you love camping and National Parks, an alternative to Tahoe is Yosemite. It's less than a 3 hour drive from Sacramento
Sacramento Area
Here are a few of our favorite Sacramento spots and a few top recs from our family! Downtown Sac - Fieldwork Brewing - Drakes the Barn (brewery) - Der Biergarten - Betty's Wine Bar - Ro Sham Beaux - Juju Kitchen and Cocktails - Scorpio Coffee - The Mill Coffee - Camellia Coffee Roasters - The Orphan (for brunch) - Zocalo (for dinner) - Good Neighbor - Salt & Straw Ice Cream Davis/Woodland - Davis Farmer's market (ranked in the top 10 in the US)! - Putah Creek Cafe in Park Winters (for Brunch) - UC Davis Arboretum - Mishkas Coffee