Cavallo Point is a picturesque property that sits on an enviable patch of land in the Marin Headlands, enjoying a bay-front cove near the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. Beautifully restored white-frame and red-roofed buildings –built at the turn of the 20th Century when the property served as Fort …
Tosca Cafe, a North Beach institution with neon signage and an antique jukebox, got a good polish from New York restaurateurs April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman in 2013. A lively crowd packs the red booth-filled dining room for a menu of killer Italian dishes (think antipasti, bucatini with guanciale, and an addictive …
You’ll leave the outside world behind when you step foot in the sumptuous Clift Hotel. Design comes courtesy of Philippe Starck who transformed the historic grand dame with sleek design, dramatic lighting, and playful flourishes. The lobby features a soaring 35-foot bronze fireplace and Through-the-Looking-Glass furnishings, such as a Salvador …
The Battery, an impressive members-only social club in the Gold Rush-era neighborhood of Jackson Square, hides 15 plush hotel rooms that are available to the public. The handsome, upscale rooms sport contemporary decor, hardwood floors, and a tastefully stocked bar. All rooms boast huge modern bathrooms and views of SF’s skyline (some …
Housed in the wonderfully ornate 1927 United Artists Theatre and office building, the Ace Hotel, Los Angeles is SoCal’s outpost of the famously hip hotel brand that is known for their cool mix of old and new. Modern furnishings and wall pencil drawings (Snoop Dog portrait, anyone?) update the interior but …
Located on the iconic corner of Hollywood & Vine, The Redbury flaunts a bohemian-glam vibe that perfectly suits its showbiz locale. The all-suite, apartment-sized guest rooms are tricked out with a kitchen, fully-stocked bar, and record player complete with vinyl collection. Cleo, the hotel’s “nouveau Med” restaurant, plays up its Tinseltown …
Opened in spring of 2014, Hotel G is a stylish respite from the bustle of nearby Union Square. The minimal interior is awash in natural woods and muted tones (the hotel aptly refers to its walls as “fog-colored”). The G retains many features from the original 1909 building, like a cool …
The Line is a colorful design-driven hotel set in the heart of LA’s buzzing Koreatown. Boxy guest rooms are smartly-designed with a centerpiece bed and a floor-to-ceiling window-wall that overlooks the city and Hollywood sign. Take advantage of the sunny second floor pool deck that sits next to the stunning …
The 12-room, boutique Wydown Hotel is a worthy alternative to Napa’s mega hillside resorts. The sleek contemporary interiors exude calm. Stylish guest rooms are flooded with natural light and boast comfy beds and Keurig coffee makers. The downtown location means you can ditch the car and stroll St. Helena’s historic Main Street that’s filled with …
An all-star team of local bartenders crafted ABV, a sleek bar and eatery in SF’s hip Mission District. The drinks are top-notch and service is professional (water glasses *will* get filled), but the vibe remains welcoming and down-to-earth. In other words: the perfect bar. The menu has fun mix-and-matches such …
Somewhere between the surf and sand, the redwoods and radicals, Santa Cruz’s rep for exceptional wine, beer, and spirits gets overshadowed. It’s no wonder. The renowned bastion of counterculture sits on an enviable stretch of land conjoining California’s majestic redwoods with the marine sanctuary of the Monterey Bay. Yet amidst …