Where to Brunch Your Heart Out in Oakland in 2022

Brunch is a hallowed occasion in San Francisco, but since by now you’ve either exhausted the options or, more likely, moved to Oakland, it’s time to shake up your breakfast game.

Fortunately, mornings are hopping in Oakland again. Though Covid killed several of our favorite spots (RIP Brown Sugar Kitchen, Flora, and Cosecha), there’s still no shortage of global flavors and bottomless mimosas, as well as a few new spots to throw back some conchas and bloody marys. Here are our favorite restaurants fro grabbing brunch in Oakland these days.


Whether you like ’em sweet with apples and cinnamon or Ghirardelli chocolate or prefer ’em savory with crawfish and scallions, Brenda’s Oakland has a beignet for you.(Courtesy of Brenda’s)

Brenda’s

Open at 8am Thursday through Monday, this East Bay sister to San Francisco’s beloved Brenda’s French Soul Food has brunch action even for the early birds. Their famous New Orleans–style beignets are served hot all day alongside eggs with biscuits and country gravy, potato hash and grits, and delightfully messy brekkie sandwiches. Wash it all down with a Hurricane Andrew (tropical rum punch) or a Creole bloody. // 4045 Broadway (Temescal), brendasoakland.com

Kowbird

The fact that it’s open at 11am on weekends and serves a waffle makes this new fried chicken joint from pit master Matt Horn just right for brunch as far as we’re concerned. That buckwheat morning pastry will come topped with succulent bird and honey butter; hot birds, half birds, sandwiches, sides, and pies are also on offer. Grab a seat at the U-shaped counter and soak up the soulful community vibe. // 1733 Peralta St (West Oakland), kowbird.com

Aunt Mary”s Cafe
Aunt Mary’s weekend-only brunch specials are the stuff of legend. We recommend digging into the pain perdu with a team of at least three friends—the three-inch-tall Cajun-style French toast is worth tackling, made from baguettes soaked in whiskey-laced custard, then served with red and white wine compote. It’s baked to order, so it takes some time. If you’re too starved to wait, try the spicy huevos Benedictos (cheddar masa cakes with poachers and mole negro, served with house-made Niman Ranch beef chorizo, guacamole, and pico de gallo), or the fried chicken sandwich that has the perfect juicy-meat to fried-outside ratio, enhanced by gruyere cheese and chipotle sauce. On sunny days you can sit outside on the back patio. // 4640 Telegraph Ave. (Temescal), auntmaryscafe.com

You’ll want to eat every bite of Hopscotch’s kimchi fried rice with shoyu jidori eggs and pork belly.(Courtesy of @hopscotchoakland)

Hopscotch
Oakland’s much acclaimed American-Japanese fusion restaurant also serves brunch. On the more American side of things, chef Kyle Itani makes killer buttermilk fried chicken with soba biscuits, accompanied by fluffy scrambled eggs and a hearty, crumbled sausage gravy. If you’re looking for something a little more Japanese, you can’t go wrong with the soy braised pork belly Benedict with jidori eggs and miso hollandaise, a local favorite. Prepare to wet your whistle with a twist on a classic with the wasabi bloody mary, or show some East Bay pride with the Oakland 75 (gin, sparkling wine, OJ, lemon, and house grenadine). The vibe is upscale, old-school charm with a shabby modern twist; reservations are highly recommended. // 1915 San Pablo Ave. (Uptown), hopscotchoakland.com

Grand Lake Kitchen

Grand Lake Kitchen is a small cafe right alongside Lake Merritt, and just a block away from the Saturday morning farmers market. In other words, this is a perfect way to start any weekend. People-watch on the sidewalk patio as you feast on the must-order savory French toast (eggs, wild mushrooms, parm and arugula atop rye bread dipped in porcini batter)—trust us, you’ve never had anything like it. Other favorites include a killer pastrami Benedict and soft scrambled eggs. There’s also an extensive deli-esque menu of sandwiches and sides if you want to grab something to go for an impromptu picnic at the lake. // 576 Grand Ave. (Lake Merritt) and 2042 MacArthur Blvd. (Dimond), grandlakekitchen.com

Portal
Everyone and their dog knows you come to Portal for the big outdoor patio, and also for brunch six days a week. Just off Lake Merritt, this spot sources all its ingredients from local farmers markets, which pair perfectly with their wide variety of regional craft beers. Whatever you do, start with the signature garbage bread, aka housemade stromboli stuffed to the max with melted cheese, seasonal veggies and meat, and marinara and pesto dipping sauces. On the more traditional side of things you’ll find stuffed challah French toast and the Portal Benedict with two plump poached eggs over squares of grilled polenta. // 1611 2nd Ave. (Lake Merritt),
portaloakland.com

Shakewell
If you’re looking for an It spot with a fun, energetic crowd, Shakewell will be up your alley. The modern, eclectic dining room has huge open windows that let in fresh air and sunlight, as well as an out-of-the-box menu melding Spanish, Moroccan, and Mediterranean flavors. The shakshuka (Moroccan baked eggs and hearty chickpeas smothered in a sauce of roasted peppers, herbs, and French feta) is a must, and just waiting to be scooped up with toast. Other popular dishes that play off traditional favorites, such as fried spice-rubbed chicken with sweet churros; poached eggs over falafel cakes with chorizo; and decadent fried French toast. // 3407 Lakeshore Ave. (Grand Lake), shakewelloakland.com

Calavera’s cochinita camote hash with a medley of potatoes, roasted peppers, and sunny-side up eggs.(LemonAd, courtesy of @calaveraoakland)

Calavera

Craving a bloody maria? This Oakland hot spot has all the marys and mimosas you could want. Soak them up with all sorts of huevos—scrambled with slow-braised carnitas; sunny-side up over sweet potato hash; over medium with totopos in chilaquiles verdes…you get the idea. There are also tacos, tortas, and plenty of sides. Kick back to enjoy the festive mood and sidewalk view through the large streetfront windows. // 2337 Broadway (Uptown), calaveraoakland.com

Low Bar

In the former home of Hawker Fare, this casual, cocktail-driven eatery from a pair of lifelong buddies is just the place to chill over low-key eats on a Sunday. Because yup, Low Bar now serves brunch. Get the party started with mezcal-chocolate churros or housemade sourdough conchas filled with tres leches, then stuff your face with jidori egg tostadas, breakfast burritos, carnitas sandos, and Impossible burgers. But we said this was a cocktail bar so you’ll want a brunch drink or three. The mezcal bloody comes with a poblano infusion and you can even put mezcal in your coffee. // 2300 Webster St (Uptown), lowbaroakland.com

Shandong

No brunch roundup would be complete without a solid spot for a dumpling feast. Shandong fits the bill with juicy handmade dumplings and chewy hand-pulled noodles, made fresh to order. This place is always packed and lively, the sounds of plates clinking and chopsticks knocking amongst the boisterous brunch chatter. Definitely go all in and family-style with a little bit of everything. The sesame paste noodles are undeniably delicious with a nutty sauce that’s savory, sweet, and mildly spicy at once. The flavor combinations are endless and the dumplings are all winners. Need something sans noodles? They have all the usual Chinese dishes as well as their popular Shandong Chicken, deep fried and covered in a Mandarin-style glaze. Bonus, the price point is extremely affordable. // 328 10th St., #101, shandongoakland.com

Nido’s Backyard
All-day tacos, burritos, and enchiladas bring all the boys and girls (and their dogs) to the yard. The festive alfresco space has ample outdoor seating for the whole gang to while away an afternoon over mezcal margaritas and boozy slushies. A Californian twist on Mexican fare means there are plenty of veggies and fresh ingredients. Brunch on weekends brings chilaquiles verdes and cinnamon-sugar churro waffles. // 104 Oak St., nidooakland.com

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Video House Tour: Cozy midcentury home in Rockridge asks $2.7 million

San Franciscans mulling a relocation to Oakland already know Rockridge well. The picturesque neighborhood centered on College Avenue is dotted with popular, even destination-worthy eateries—think Ramen Shop, Boichik Bagels, and Millennium—home and fashion boutiques, and the foodie-favorite Market Hall.

Off the beaten path, Rockridge is quaint and residential, with a mix of craftsman and midcentury-modern homes, like this three-bedroom single-family residence, built in 1948, on a high, leafy lot.


Low profile from the street with frosted glass doors covering the attached two-car garage, the house opens to a spacious feel, with nearly 3,000 square feet and wide windows at the back of the house that let in natural light and treetop views from all the main communal spaces.

The contemporary palette includes charcoal gray–painted brick and natural materials such as blonde wood flooring, richer wood finishes in the kitchen, and stone floors in the bathrooms.

Enter the home through a roomy foyer, marked by a black steel open staircase, that flows into the dining area and then down, via a small staircase, to a sunken living room with a gas fireplace. Both spaces mingle easily with the eat-in kitchen which has a central island, dual sinks, wine storage, and floating shelves. A breakfast area with its own painted brick fireplace connects this cluster of rooms to a spacious wood deck at back.

There are lush views through the windows in each of the bedrooms. While the master suite isn’t particularly large, it does include perks like access to the deck and a nice bathroom with a marble walk-in shower and a dual sink floating vanity.

Additional amenities include an upstairs family room with a wet bar and a laundry/mud room with a myriad of storage. A flat yard and an outdoor sitting area are perfect for dining al fresco on warm nights.

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Size: 2,926 sq. ft.

Asking price: $2,695,000

// 5773 Country Club Dr. (Oakland); for more information, visit 5773countryclub.com.

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Amangani, and the enduring mystique of the American West in pristine Jackson Hole

Did you know there’s a Jackson Hole, China? It’s true! In fact, the resort town, which was completed in 2009 and takes heavy inspiration from the kitschiest of western Americana, sits not too far from where the skiing events are taking place right now in the 2022 Winter Olympics, in the mountains north of Beijing.

Not quite a replica, you could think of the Chinese vacation home development—complete with antler chandeliers, wagon wheels, and even its own Teton Village with its own Cowboy Bar—as a tribute (built in the name of profit) to the outsize space the Wild West holds in the global imagination. It does loom large.

In Jackson Hole, Wyoming in early December, I had the distinct feeling of having been there before. I had—this was my third visit. I have seen the mighty spray of Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park in summer and have hiked among the golden aspens of Teton National Park and hooked cutthroat trout on the twisting Snake River beneath soaring bald eagles in autumn. On both occasions, I have pulled over like all the other tourists to see herds of bison grazing alongside the road or a clumsy black bear cub munching something in a tree. But these aren’t the memories of Wyoming that stir up my nostalgia. As a granddaughter of Native American heritage and a child of Texas, I recognize this as the home of cowboys and Indians, the old stomping ground of ranchers, trappers, and traders. This is the range where the deer and the antelope play.


The majestic Teton Range blanketed in snow.(Courtesy of Amangani)

It’s also utterly pristine, a kind of natural Disneyland as one of my colleagues put it, and I think it’s impossible not to be absolutely awed by its expansive beauty, no matter how many times you visit. Nowhere I’ve been in the United States, not even in Northern California and not in the Lone Star State, have I seen a landscape so monumental.

The purple mountain majesty of Pike’s Peak is almost sleepy in comparison to the dramatically rugged Teton Range, even if Grand Teton does fall short of Pike’s by a scarce few hundred feet. Younger than the Rockies by tens of millions of years, these craggy peaks are technically still rising (due to shifting fault lines causing the valley floor to sink) and as yet lack the softness that comes with the weathering of age. Making matters all the less believable are the boundless plains that stretch lazily beyond, with canyons and lakes carved out by glaciers of the Pleistocene Ice Age, marred by no man or car or convenience store.

Despite the massive influx of tourism this region sees each year—Yellowstone National Park recorded 4.86 million visits in 2021—the silence is loud in these parts; the isolation is real. Wyoming remains the least populated state and public land, comprising more than half its total acreage, stretches far as the eye can see. Take a picture and you’ll have a freeze frame of American history and yet, to an outsider on the outskirts of Jackson, it would be easy to believe that the west had yet to be won, the silent vastness of the open space convincing enough to make each new visitor feel like the explorer who discovered it.

Bighorn sheep are among the many species you might easily spot during Amangani’s guided wildlife tours.(Courtesy of Amangani)

On a wildlife tour led by Drew, a 20-something East Coast transplant who started as a bellman at Amangani (more on this in moment) and was promoted to this role thanks to his uncanny encyclopedic knowledge of the land, its history, and its beasts—a quality we will find in most every local we meet—we rolled around the National Elk Refuge, in a BMW SUV, playing the animal kingdom version of I-spy.

On your left you’ll notice a group of bighorn sheep. Today it appears we have four rams vying for the attention of one lucky lady, or unlucky depending on how you look at it. These males can go all day long knocking horns and butting heads while the intended beloved hangs back, unimpressed. Eventually the boys will tire, maybe head off to grab a beer, and the last ram standing will get the ewe.

Then, after a short drive over to Antelope Flats, home of the turn-of-the-20th-century settlement known as Mormon Row, we stop at a sweeping field of sagebrush so perfectly positioned before the towering, bluish Tetons as to look like a Bob Ross painting. You can see a herd of moose just chilling there. If you’d like a photo op, feel free to hop out of the vehicle and get a little closer, but not too close! Those bad boys weigh like 1,500 pounds and can run faster than you might think. But keep an eye out for fallen antlers, you can get good money for those!

Nearly every person we encountered in Jackson Hole watches the television series Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner, and asks if we watch it too. Despite being set on the Montana side of the famed national park, the story seems to be a somewhat accurate depiction of life out here, “minus all the murders,” Drew says. It’s a culture of ranchers fading into the old background, ever in conflict with the natives whose land their ancestors stole. Both groups now share the same new and ruthless adversary known as modern development.

While you can’t easily see it for the cartoon of prairie perfection before you, you know it’s there. Stories among the drivers and shopkeepers and massage therapists tell of a struggle familiar to any Bay Arean: The cost of living is rising up like the eagles, spurred by the region’s allure among the super-rich who are making Teton County one of the country’s wealthiest enclaves. Even Kanye West famously owns a ranch in nearby Cody, which has hosted countless celebrities as well as the drop party for his album Ye. Drew tells us he guided one of Kanye’s cousins on a tour of Yellowstone National Park. The urban kid cried at the discovery of such wild beauty.

If you’re staying at Amangani, you might imagine that after you discovered Jackson Hole and found wealth in its abundant resources, you built a homestead as luxurious as the land, made of exquisite natural materials like redwood and sandstone, with hallways that amble like the brushy plains, windows as wide and ceilings as high as the bright blue sky they frame, and works of art that evoke nature as well as native tribal craftsmanship.

Amangani (“Aman” is Sanskrit for “peaceful” and “gani” is Shoshone for “home”) sits 7,000 feet atop East Gros Ventre Butte in the foothills of the Tetons and was Aman Resorts’ first North American property, a pioneer in pioneer country.

With just 40 suites, one lovely restaurant focused on sustainable proteins and seasonal produce, and a subterranean spa, the intimate resort claims its territory discreetly, having been at home here for more than 20 years although it was unknown to me until my recent stay. The property was designed by architect Ed Tuttle, who was behind several of Aman’s most exquisite properties including its famed original, Amanpuri in Phuket, Thailand.

When Amangani first came onto the scene in 1998, the locals were skeptical as Aman is known for a unique brand of luxury that lures elite travelers (Angelina Jolie has stayed here). But the place was designed to blend in with the surrounds and manages to feel organic, especially in light of the proliferation of ritzier accommodations that have opened in Jackson since.

The staff here are friendly but tread quietly, the trappings are top quality but lack flash, and the amenities are first class but seamless in a way that saves the wow moments for the architecture, which is reflective of the backdrop, and that is precisely the point. It is an experience designed to highlight the epic mystique of Jackson Hole, so all you have to do is slow down, breathe the mountain air, listen to the notable silence, or tear it up on the slopes.

On property, you can enjoy a well-made cocktail and a game of chess by the fireplace—an attendant will throw on another log just as you think to ask for one—or soak in the hot tub at the infinity pool which is heated year-round, the rising steam appearing almost mystical against the wide canvas of terrain ideal for snowshoeing (yes, there’s a guided tour for that). If you’re lucky, you may be joined by migrating elk.

Take a dog sled to Granite Hot Springs for a healing soak followed by a picnic in a winter wonderland.(Courtesy of Amangani)

Of course, if you’re in Jackson Hole in winter, you’re here for the world-class skiing. Amangani has its own ski lodge in the heart of Teton Village where you can consult the concierge on the day’s best runs and refuel with après-ski refreshments.

Additional activities include half- and full-day guided wildlife tours, as well as the new Granite Hot Springs adventure, a day-long guided excursion via snowmobile or dog sled(!) to a healing natural springs soak followed by a picnic lunch in a glorious winter wonderland. Wellness options also include private yoga sessions, therapeutic massages, and even open-air sound baths with a view of the valley floor.

Before you know it, you will have whiled away a long weekend and find yourself back in the car, looking out the window at that divine expanse on your way to what can only be called America’s most charming airport, wondering how soon you might get to return and rediscover this enchanting bubble of the American West.

While You’re in Jackson

Enjoy perfectly flaky pastries and coffee or a fresh and hearty lunch at Persephone Bakery(145 E Broadway Ave.). // Learn all about the symbolism of tribal patterns while shopping outerwear at Pendleton(30 Center St.). // Pick up a copy of author (and former Wyoming resident) Annie Proulx’s Wyoming Stories at Valley Bookstore(140 E Broadway Ave). // Have a steak and hear some live music at the iconic Million Dollar Cowboy Bar (25 N. Cache St). or join the locals for a mountain-style IPA at Roadhouse Brewing Co.(20 E. Broadway).

// Amangani suites start around $800 per night; for more details, visit aman.com.

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Marin-based jewelry designer Lauren Harwell Godfrey has stolen our hearts.

“If you’re putting something into the world, make it something different,” says fine jewelry designer Lauren Harwell Godfrey who, from her studio in Corte Madera, is crafting modern gems that tickle our fancy for decorative nostalgia in a way we haven’t quite seen before.

Inspired by the symbolism of stones—forest-jade malachite is a guardian for travelers while apple-green chrysoprase encourages forgiveness, for example—Godfrey’s eponymous collection sparkles with pieces that feel powerful. It’s no wonder then that so many modern power women are wearing them: Among Harwell Godfrey’s client-fans are Kamala Harris, Cynthia Erivo, Thandie Newton, and Ayesha Curry.

One could think about donning Harwell Godfrey jewelry like putting on a little bit of armor. Made of precious metals and (often rare) gems sourced from around the world, her pieces are a refreshing departure from the dainty jewelry that’s been popular in the last decade. The line is a bold mishmash of the designer’s favorite inspirations: the colorful abstract works of Swedish artist and mystical medium Hilma af Klint; the Egyptian revival of the 1920s; the rock and roll decadence of the 1970s. Take for example her Stardust button star earrings, which at once resemble heirlooms of ancient history and glamorous diamond disco balls. This eclectic, femme-with-an-edge aesthetic is reflective of LHG’s personal style: Although a lover of glitz, she is most at home in jeans and a T-shirt…with the jewelry piled on.

Lauren Harwell Godfrey’s jewelry designs reflect her own personal style: a little bit of glitz, balanced by casual, California cool.(Christopher Stark)

The designer often wears her own rainbow bead necklace—a playful piece that seems reminiscent of a happy childhood but made all grownup with a mix of agate, jasper, jade, mother of pearl, onyx, and more—or one of her bewitching Hexed pendants engraved with archetypes such as The Lover and The Visionary. “I believe in not sticking things in the security box and never touching them—it’s all about wearing your things,” she says.

Like her birthstone the garnet, which most people assume is always a deep red but actually comes in a variety of hues (like mandarin, which is said to bring success, enthusiasm, happiness, and power), Godfrey is multifaceted. A graduate of USF with a degree in advertising design and art direction, she spent the first 15 years of her career working in advertising in a straightforward but passionless progression to creative director. Not that she didn’t learn a thing or two: “There’s a little project manager that lives inside of me and gets all my work done,” she says laughing, crediting her days in advertising for the foundational business skills that would later help her launch her brand.

But first there was a stint in the food world including enrollment in the San Francisco Cooking School and even a plant-based cooking blog. During that time, she became passionate about fighting food insecurity. This cause has found an important donor in Harwell Godfrey, which is perhaps best known for its Charity Hearts pendants dedicated to the causes LHG champions, including World Central Kitchen and the NAACP, which receive 100 percent of the profit on the pendants’ sales, to date totaling donations over $200,000.

Harwell Godfrey’s Charity Hearts pendents have raised over $200,000 for organizations including Every Mother Counts, Human Rights Campaign, and Futures Without Violence.(Courtesy of @harwellgodfrey)

“One day I was like, I don’t feel like making food today, I feel like making something else,” remembers LHG who, following an instinct, got her start in jewelry by hand-crafting sculptural necklaces out of leather. Then people started buying them. Designing jewelry became her way of testing recipes of texture, playing with a mise en place of metals and stones to create something magical. But making everything by hand was incredibly time consuming, so when she launched Harwell Godfrey in February 2017, she decided to outsource production so she could focus solely on design.

In her new atelier in Corte Madera, where she does custom consults, creates bespoke pieces, and holds occasional trunk shows, her many global and local influences shine. SF’s Noz Design helped style the space, filling it with the objects Godfrey loves, like Moroccan textiles and African masks, while local decorative painter Caroline Lizarraga painted the walls a celestial purple with geometric accents. It is both otherworldly yet totally grounded (just like her jewelry) and decidedly West Coast in its casual confidence.

A California native, LHG is a former competitive equestrian and a lover of the outdoors. The natural beauty of her home state has always been a major inspiration for her designs, especially in her two most recent collections. Stardust, which evokes the constellations via diamonds, was designed during her time living in Sonoma: “It’s just so beautiful and the skies are very starry there; I was very inspired by that.” Her Valley of the Moon collection, meanwhile, is full of intricate crescent medallions and was inspired by the birth of her son following the supermoon of November 2016.

As her friend and collaborator April Gargiulo (founder of Vintner’s Daughter) puts it, Harwell Godfrey pieces are “beautiful talismans for the wearer, imbued with a kind of healing energy.” And healing is important to Godfrey, who approaches her designs as a way of “finding the answers to the universe.”

“I think there’s something in being creative that’s discovering my connection to the universe,” she ponders, but then laughs. “I don’t want to take this so seriously, though! [Jewelry] is a way of elevating the self, you know, of getting to feel a bit extra.

No doubt LHG is feeling a bit extra these days. She was recently invited to became a member of the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a high honor in the fashion world. She was also highlighted in Sotheby’s exhibition of Black jewelry designers, Brilliant & Black: A Jewelry Renaissance.

Looking ahead, she’s excited for what’s to come in her industry. Despite being historically exclusionary, the world of jewelry is becoming much more diverse and sustainably minded.

// Find Harwell Godfrey jewels atlocal retailers including Hero Shop (Larkspur), Métier (Hayes Valley), and McMullen (Oakland), or schedule an appointment to visit the atelier by emailing hello@harwellgodfrey.com; harwellgodfrey.com.

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Ide Kencan Valentine di Marin County

Sekotak permen dan sebuket bunga adalah salah satu cara untuk menunjukkan cinta Anda kepada orang spesial di Hari Valentine, tetapi mengapa tidak melepaskan diri dari yang biasa dan memanjakan mereka dengan liburan romantis di sisi cerah Golden Gate?

Berikut adalah beberapa ide kencan yang luar biasa untuk Hari Valentine di Marin County.


Aktivitas Hari Valentine di Marine

Terletak di alun-alun kota di Nicasio, Rancho Nicasio menawarkan suasana pedesaan, masakan California, dan musik live untuk menyeimbangkan malam romantis Anda. Bersiaplah untuk Malam Valentine diisi dengan jazz gipsi Prancis yang menggugah dan standar romantis Amerika oleh Le Jazz Hot Quartet. Bandjango bermain dengan ritme global yang terkenal menginspirasi tarian, sehingga lantai dansa akan terbuka. Pesan meja Anda dan beli tiket.

Siap merasakan kekuatan cinta? Genggam tangan kekasih Anda dan duduklah di Simfoni Marin saat mereka menampilkan trio vokalis pop super kuat yang membawakan beberapa lagu cinta terhebat tahun 1960-an, 70-an, dan 80-an. Itu terjadi tepat pada waktunya untuk Hari Valentine, pada 12 Februari, di Marin Civic Center jadi rencanakan masa tinggal Anda untuk sepanjang akhir pekan.

Itu Pusat Kota di Corte Madera selalu ada sesuatu yang terjadi tetapi Senin, 14 Februari direncanakan untuk pendengar yang romantis. Rayakan hari dewa asmara dengan musik “diciptakan dengan kehidupan dalam pikiran” di Pusat Kota Corte Madera. Pertunjukan akan diadakan di api unggun antara Il Fornaio dan Pacific Catch dari siang hingga jam 8 malam.

Makan di Hari Valentine di Marina

Karena musim kepiting telah tiba, bawalah orang spesialmu ke Restoran Rickey di Novato di mana setiap hari Senin di bulan Februari adalah malam kepiting. Jadilah kreatif dan pasangkan dengan sebotol anggur favorit Anda. Pilihan lainnya adalah menikmati Mencicipi Sayang di antara hektar pohon zaitun Tuscan, kolam alami, dan satwa liar asli di McEvoy Ranch. Pengalaman yang tenang ini mencakup penerbangan anggur pilihan dan kue minyak zaitun cokelat dekaden yang dibuat dengan bahan-bahan lokal.

Tempat Menginap di Kabupaten Marin

Dengan hari yang dipenuhi dengan begitu banyak hati dan bunga, Anda mungkin membutuhkan lebih dari satu. Mengapa tidak menghabiskan akhir pekan di Marin? Marin Suites Hotel di Corte Madera menawarkan penawaran spesial Paket Valentine: asmara bae Anda di teluk. Pilih suite satu atau dua kamar tidur, masing-masing dengan dapur lengkap untuk membuat makan malam Hari Valentine Anda menjadi acara romantis pribadi. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut tentang spesial akhir pekan hotel hebat lainnya, kunjungi kami situs web.

Baik Anda merencanakan liburan akhir pekan atau liburan khusus di hari kerja, biarkan Biro Konvensi & Pengunjung Marin membantu Anda merencanakan masa inap Anda.

// Untuk info lebih lanjut, kunjungi visitmarin.org.

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30 Petualangan Musim Dingin yang Harus Dilakukan di California

Dengan sembilan taman nasional, kedekatan pegunungan dengan laut, dan relatif tenang dan tidak terlalu ramai dibandingkan dengan waktu lain untuk menikmati keindahan alam Golden State, ada banyak hal yang disukai dari bulan-bulan yang lebih dingin di California.

Dari puncak Sierra hingga pemandangan tepi laut, inilah beberapa petualangan musim dingin favorit kami di California.



Taman Nasional Joshua Tree(Manusia Austin)

Gurun

Waktu terbaik untuk mengunjungi gurun di California adalah saat musim dingin karena lebih sedikit keramaian dan suhu yang lebih nyaman.

Kepulauan Channel.(Jared Murray)

Berselancar dan Berjemur di SoCal

Melarikan diri dari dingin dan berjemur di tanah musim panas abadi.


Pondok musim dingin Danau Pear.

(Courtesy of Sequoia Parks Conservancy)

pohon besar

Dari Sequoias ke Redwoods, Anda pasti ingin berdiri di bawah raksasa California.

Jembatan Alami, Santa Cruz(Partha Narasimhan)

Pantai Tengah dan Utara

Cuaca mungkin lebih dingin, tetapi pemandangannya menakjubkan.

Gunung Shasta di musim dingin.(Philip Calderone)

Petualangan Alpen

Menginginkan salju? Langsung menuju Sierra dan Southern Cascades.

Mencari lebih banyak petualangan musim dingin California? Pertimbangkan ini perjalanan untuk melihat negara tertutup selimut putih.

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