Things To Do
Hakone Estate and Gardens
Hakone Gardens is an 18-acre traditional Japanese garden in Saratoga, California, United States. A recipient of the Save America's Treasures Award by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, it is recognized as one of the oldest Japanese-style residential gardens in the Western Hemisphere.
Mountain Winery
Tours, tastings & dining at a mountainside winery with an amphitheater for rock & pop shows. Sadly no shows will be happening around the time of the wedding
Winchester Mystery House
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts.
Montalvo Arts Center
Performing arts complex with indoor & outdoor stages, plus landscaped gardens & walking trails.
Santana Row
Santana Row features 50 shops, 30 restaurants, 10 spas and salons, a boutique hotel and a movie theatre. And workout options like Barry's! Valley Fair mall is a beautiful hub for designer and international brand-name retailers, a food court, and an arcade.
Bella Saratoga
Italian classics & weekend brunch served in a restored Victorian home with a romantic patio.
Flowers Saratoga
Flowers is a seasonal representation of our geography & community. Our diverse plates are served in an elevated and elegant format. Our cocktails are created with the freshest and finest Ingredients available to us. All of our wines & cocktails are inspired to pair well with any of our dishes, or to be enjoyed on their own. Our restaurant was created to offer our guests a space that is meant to be enjoyed in any context. Whether you are dining in a large group, celebrating an intimate dinner, or just want to enjoy our fresh handcrafted cocktails, Flowers is open to all of you. We thank you for your patronage.
Sue's Gallery Cafe
Hip nook with a lofty feel offering coffee, tea & pastries, plus handmade pottery & outdoor seating.
Four Barrel Coffee
Exposed beams create a sleek & rustic ambiance for this Mission cafe specializing in drip coffee. Martin's favorite cake and coffee shop
Woodhouse Fish Co.
Nautical-themed neighborhood spot for New England-style seafood like lobster rolls & fried clams. Martins' favorite restaurant - we prefer the old now closed down location but alas!
Foreign Cinema
Crowds eat Californian-Mediterranean fare (& a popular brunch) in an outdoor space screening films. Michelle's favorite restaurant (sort of .... I can't really pick one but it's a special place very unique to SF)
Valencia Street
Neighborhood recommendation (16th-23rd St), Michelle's old neighborhood. Valencia St. is a main corridor in the Mission District, which is southeast of downtown San Francisco in one of the sunniest parts of the City. Valencia St. is a trendy hub, full of bistros and boutiques. 7x7 Magazine describes it as "the modern hub of San Francisco's vibrant Mission District, Valencia Street is home to some of the city's hottest destination eateries, funky independent shops, most crowded watering holes, and eye-popping murals."
Fillmore Street
Fillmore Street is one of San Francisco’s great treasures. It’s the main shopping and dining district in one of the city’s finest neighborhoods. Bounded on the east by the ethnic vitality of Japantown, on the south by the nightlife of the Fillmore Jazz District, and on the north by Pacific Heights, with its grand mansions and sweeping views of the bay, this is a neighborhood of great diversity. Thrift shops sprinkled amongst the trendiest boutiques range from cheap to chic. There’s plenty to covet in our unique shops and boutiques.
Conservatory of Flowers (all of Golden Gate Park)
Golden Gate Park is an urban park between the Richmond and Sunset districts on the West Side of San Francisco, California, United States. It is the largest urban park in the city, containing 1,017 acres, and the third-most visited urban park in the United States.
China Beach, San Francisco
China Beach is a small cove in located on the West Side of San Francisco in the city's Sea Cliff neighborhood. It lies between Baker Beach and Lands End and is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It was once used as a campsite for Chinese fishermen who anchored their boats in the cove.
Mission Dolores Park
Mission Dolores Park offers some of the best views of the city. The park is a meeting point for hundreds of locals every day and is especially popular on sunny weekends. WHERE WE HAD OUR FIRST DATE
Bernal Heights
Bernal Heights is a neighborhood centered around Bernal Hill, providing visitors with a breathtaking 360-degree panorama and clear views of San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, downtown, San Bruno Mountain, and the hills of the East Bay. These windswept slopes are one of the few remaining natural refuges in San Francisco. Bernal Heights, and its hill, is a special place for the city’s human and wildlife inhabitants. Sometimes the swing is there and sometimes its not but the view is still great!
The Castro
Regardless of your sexual orientation, no trip to San Francisco is complete without a visit to the world-famous Castro District, one of the country's first gay Neighborhoods. Also hit up a drag brunch if you have time