San Francisco Bay Area Travel Guide

Anyone who has been to San Francisco over the past 5 years or so has probably seen one of the over 130 heart sculptures placed around the city. The Hearts in San Francisco Project is a public art installation benefiting San Francisco General Hospital. Most of the heart sculptures have been auctioned off for charity, however a few remain around the city. One of the most popular was the Golden Gate Heart in Union Square. Happy Valentine’s Day! ... Read More

For those not familiar with California cuisine, dining at ad hoc in Yountville (just north of Napa) may come as a surprise. California cuisine is often defined by not only the fusion of cooking genres, but also by using only locally sourced fresh ingredients. By the very nature of using only what is fresh and local at the moment, many diners not familiar with the style might be surprised by how limited a menu will be. Ad hoc takes that concept to the next... Read More

Zebra grazes at Safari West Cheetahs, rhinos, zebras and exotic birds will be among your celebratory companions at Safari West’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration, Romp with the Beasts. For the second year, guests can dine and dance surrounded by 400 acres of natural habitat that feels more like the wilds of Africa than the hills of Sonoma County. A family-friendly celebration that’s also got enough pizazz for single folks, Romp with the... Read More