Escape to the Sonoma Coast
After a two-and-a-half hour drive from Marin--the last part along a scenic and windy stretch of Highway 1 that rises above the rugged Sonoma Coast--we arrived at Sea Ranch Lodge just as the sun was setting.
Read MoreStay in a Chic Waterfront Boutique
Even though San Francisco is a quick drive or ferry ride from where I live, I love spending the occasional night in the city. Over the years, I've stayed at dozens of San Francisco hotels, from cozy boutiques to mega-room skyscrapers. A favorite that I return to again and again is the Harbor Court Hotel, located on the waterfront across from the Ferry Building.
Read MoreSleep in an Airstream in Petaluma
Last spring, I helped my daughter fulfill one of her dreams: spending the night in an Airstream trailer. I’m not much of a camper. But we didn’t even have to hit the road for this adventure—at least not for long. After a 30-minute drive, we arrived at our destination, the Metro Hotel, a dollop of funky French charm located in a residential neighborhood of Petaluma.
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