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\"Golden<\/a>

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco<\/p><\/div>\n

San Francisco<\/a>, with its ocean beach and golden gates, romantic fog, and gorgeous, blooming landscape, is essentially paradise. Since it\u2019s only about six square miles, it\u2019s also extremely walkable\u2014just wear your well-soled shoes, since you\u2019ll climb a few mountain-esque hills in your quest for stunning\u00a0vistas.<\/p>\n

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\"Golden<\/a>

Golden Gate Park tea garden<\/p><\/div>\n

Day 1: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco<\/a>
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You know how some places are tourist clich\u00e9s for a reason? Golden Gate Park<\/a> is one of them. Its 1,000 square feet are a true urban oasis, and include the Japanese Tea Garden, Whitney De Young art museum<\/a> and, randomly, a small herd of bison. We recommend first heading all the way west to see the waves at Ocean Beach, then walking east through the various park sights. The park\u2019s eastern exit will propel you into Haight-Ashbury, the \u2018hood where the Grateful Dead used to hang, now speckled with vintage shops, high- and low-end boutiques, and famed independent record store Amoeba Music<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Related: <\/a><\/strong>Best Bakeries in San Francisco<\/a><\/p>\n

Next is Mission Dolores<\/a>, a spot Alfred Hitchcock made famous in Vertigo <\/em>(yes, you can climb the bell tower). Continue into the vibrant Valencia corridor, filled with taquerias, cafes, and cool resale\u00a0stores like Paxton Gate<\/a>, which specializes in \u201ccuriosities,\u201d i.e. natural sciences and taxidermy (like earrings made from animal teeth). They also have a kid section, with interesting craft supplies, vintage and plush toys and learning kits. For food, there\u2019s Mission Cheese\u00a0or\u00a0Tacolicious\u00a0across the street (locals rave about the fresh fruit margaritas). For sweets, you\u2019ve got Dandelion Chocolate Factory\/cafe, right next door to the decadent pastries at\u00a0Craftsman and Wolves\u2014try the Rebel Within and the cube cakes. If you\u2019re feeling inspired by so much culture, let the night take you to the City Arts & Lectures series at the Nourse Theater nearby.<\/p>\n

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\"Gundlach<\/a>

Gundlach Bundschu Winery<\/p><\/div>\n

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Day 2: Napa and Sonoma Valleys<\/a>
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Now it\u2019s time to see the natural beauty surrounding the Bay Area\u2014and swill some wine. Rent a car to head north to Napa<\/a> and Sonoma<\/a> Valleys. There\u2019s no shortage of excellent vintners, but one of our current favorites is Schramsberg Vineyards<\/a>, the first estate to follow the traditional French Champagne method. The spectacular grounds and divine Cabs at Gundlach Bundschu<\/a>\u00a0never disappoint, and Scribe Winery<\/a> (atop a grassy hill in Sonoma) is typical of Sonoma\u2019s more rustic, relaxed, yet still elegant vibe. (Scribe\u2019s tasting room is small but the wines are big.) You\u2019ll be beat after a day touring tasting rooms, so chill at the natural artesian hot springs at Spanish-mission-style\u00a0Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa<\/a>, dine at their Michelin-starred restaurant Sante, then stay the night in their cozy, Provence-style rooms.<\/p>\n

Related: <\/a><\/strong>Road trip along California’s Highway 365<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Coit<\/a>

Coit Tower, San Francisco<\/p><\/div>\n

Day 3: San Francisco neighborhoods<\/a>
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Back to the waterfront! If time and transportation allows, consider the short drive to Fort Funston. It\u2019s a steep, fun spot on the water that\u2019s ideal for hang-gliding and hiking. Back up north, Musee Mechanique<\/a>\u2014a private collection of coin-operated antique arcade machines\u2014is right on Fisherman\u2019s Wharf. Nearby is North Beach, where you can visit beat writer Lawrence Ferlinghetti\u2019s bookshop\u00a0City Lights<\/a>, and grab a cocktail at Tosca (across the street and owned by Francis Ford Coppola). Then hop on a Powell Street car (touristy, but a great way to see the sights), and dine at Alta on Market<\/a>; they serve modern, locally sourced dishes, and arguably\u00a0the best burger in town.<\/p>\n

Related: <\/a><\/strong>5 perfect hotels to get\u00a0your\u00a0luxurious eco-chic on<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

End your night swaying with the crowd at Bill Graham Civic<\/a> for a concert, then\u00a0grabbing a nightcap at Bar Agricole, famed for its inventive\u00a0cocktail list, like the absinthe-based Monkey\u2019s Gland. A great way to\u00a0make your\u00a0long, strange trip linger even longer.<\/p>\n

Make your three perfect days happen\u00a0here!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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