Eat, Drink Wine, Explore
Farmshop
Recommend for California style pizzas
La Cheve Bakery and Brews
Mexican cuisine in Napa. Great breakfasts.
Spread Kitchen, Sonoma
Lebanese-California fusion cuisine, great for lunch.
Sunflower Caffé
Brunch recommendation
Golden Bear Station
Upscale, great meal.
The Marshall Store
Lunch spot in Bodega Bay with great local oysters, seafood, and fresh bread (one of Renad's faves).
Noodle Dynasty
Renad's favorite noodle spot in Berkeley
Tane Vegan Izakaya
Really good vegan sushi in Berkeley
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
Also has an SF location
Beit Rima
Palestinian Cuisine
Taqueria Los Mayas
SF is known as the birthplace of the Mission-style California Burrito. One of Simon's favorite foods. This style of burrito influenced the Chipotle burrito.
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co
Sonoma County has many local cheese and dairy producers. You can do a cheese tasting at this cheese company and reserve here: https://pointreyescheese.com/pages/tastings-at-the-farm?srsltid=AfmBOooo0VZ51z0D4M_v5Wih1mV-SpwpBmK3qpvh36Ka0UHC2EiSepjf
Sana'a Cafe
Yemeni Coffee Shop
Fairfax Scoop
Cash only ice cream shop with local ingredients
Somisomi
This is a west coast Korean ice cream chain. This location is near SFO.
Oxbow Public Market
This sprawling marketplace features a riverside deck, food vendors, local produce & more.
Castello di Amorosa
Vineyard recommendation in Napa Valley - Need to reserve in advance
HALL Wines St. Helena
Vineyard recommendation in Napa Valley - Need to reserve in advance
Iron Horse Vineyards
Vineyard recommendation in northern Sonoma County - Need to reserve in advance
Caymus Vineyards
Vineyard recommendation in Napa Valley - Need to reserve in advance
Point Reyes Lighthouse
Attraction - beautiful views and picture opportunities
Mount Tamalpais East Peak
Attraction - beautiful sweeping views of SF and surrounding areas. Great opportunity for photos when there is no fog.
Sonoma Coast State Park
Park in any of the numerous beach parking lots available along the coast and walk the trails to get views of the rugged coastline. Bring good walking shoes.
Muir Woods National Monument
This is one of the many US National Parks and Monuments located in California. Hike through misty redwood forests. Need to reserve by paying for parking permit online before going.
Armstrong Woods
Beautiful park with old growth redwood forest - Bring good walking shoes. All state, regional, and national parks require a small fee for entry when parking. Also one of Renad's favorite places.
Sonoma Ballooning
Hot air balloon rides over wine country
Japanese Tea Garden
Beautiful park with teahouse
Presidio of San Francisco
A scenic park right next to the Golden Gate Bridge