San Francisco Bay Area

Chinatown, San Francisco, CA

Playing Tourist in SF’s Chinatown – Fortune Cookie Factory, Fun Tea Tasting and Walking Tours

We love playing tourist in San Francisco – it’s such a FUN city to explore, walk, eat, shop… and people-watch! One of our latest adventures took us to Chinatown for the day. We headed over to the Fortune Cookie Factory – it’s been around for over 40 years and today it’s still a popular tourist […]

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Chateau Montelena Jade Lake

Fun “Bottle Shock: Behind the Scenes Tour” at Chateau Montelena in Napa Valley

  The serene setting at Chateau Montelena’s Jade Lake (pictured above and below) has to be one of the most spectacular sights in Napa Valley.  And the winery’s “Bottle Shock: Behind the Scenes Tour” was one of the most enjoyable tours we’ve taken this year! For those of you who aren’t familiar with Bottle Shock,

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Van Gogh - Impressionist painting

Birth of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay Exhibit at the de Young Museum, San Francisco

We can’t wait to see this new exhibit from the Musée d’Orsay (our favorite museum in Paris). It opens at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, California on May 22, 2010 and runs to September 6, 2010. It’s sure to be a spectacular exhibit.“Birth of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musee d’Orsay” will be followed

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View of Golden Gate Bridge, SF

Murray Circle Restaurant – Marin County’s only Michelin-Star Restaurant – Sausalito, California

Update 2022: Murray Circle Restaurant closed Murray Circle is Marin County’s only Michelin-rated restaurant. Focusing on Bay Area Cuisine, the food is incredible! It’s a great place to celebrate a special occasion over a leisurely lunch or dinner. Murray Circle, Cavallo Point’s signature 100-seat Michelin-star restaurant, is one of Marin’s finest. Indulge in outstanding food

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Tea and scones - Afternoon Tea

Crown and Crumpet – New English Tea House in Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco

Updated February 2022 Crown & Crumpet Tea Salon – New Locations in SF’s Japantown and Ross in Marin County Fancy a taste of England and a spot of tea? Head over to Crown & Crumpet, a classic, traditional English Tea Salon nestled in the heart of Japantown in San Francisco. Or visit their second location

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Coit Tower, SF

Coit Tower’s 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Celebration, San Francisco

The City by the Bay is celebrating Coit Tower’s 75th Anniversary on Saturday, October 25, 2008. Play tourist for the day and bring the kids along to enjoy this special Diamond Anniversary event. Coit Tower is one of San Francisco’s most popular tourist attractions. It’s especially impressive after dark when it is illuminated atop Telegraph

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