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For the Foodies

Life’s too short for a bad meal

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Foodie Friday Check-in Challenge
A plate of breakfast with two sunny-side-up eggs placed on a bed of diced vegetables, garnished with fresh thyme. There is a small cup of black coffee with a spoon resting inside on a saucer beside the plate, all set on a wooden table, reminiscent of cozy local getaways.
Breakfast in the North Bay
A vibrant platter of sashimi and sushi ingredients, including various slices of raw fish such as salmon and tuna, adorned with salmon roe, radish slices, edamame, and garnishes of shiso leaves and seaweed—truly a reflection of the best sushi San Francisco has to offer.
Sushi in San Francisco
A hand pours rosé wine from a bottle labeled "Finn's Bay Sand Beach" into a wine glass at an outdoor dining table, perfect for local getaways. The table is set with plates of food, wine glasses, and a few bottles, with people seated around it enjoying the meal.
Winery Dining
A close-up of the best clam chowder Monterey Peninsula offers, served in a bread bowl and garnished with chopped green herbs. Part of a garlic bread loaf is visible in the foreground on the same plate. The background shows part of another dish and a drink.
Monterey Clam Chowder
A close-up of a rustic, wood-fired pizza on a wooden table. The pizza has a golden-brown crust and is topped with dollops of melted mozzarella cheese, vibrant red tomato sauce, fresh basil leaves, and a sprinkle of seasoning. Fresh oregano is scattered on the table nearby—a perfect taste for local getaways.
South Bay Pizza
A cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles served on a sesame seed bun sits on a plate with a side of French fries. In the background, a pint of beer is visible. The setting appears to be a dimly lit restaurant or bar known for the Best Burgers in the North Bay.
North Bay Burgers
A close-up of a variety of gourmet sushi dishes neatly arranged in small white square bowls, perfect for savoring during local getaways. The sushi includes sashimi, nigiri, and rolls with vibrant colors and garnishes like radish slices, microgreens, and jalapeño slices, all displayed on a wooden table.
Dinner in Los Angeles
A close-up of a bowl of poke, featuring diced raw fish (likely tuna), garnished with green onions, shredded vegetables, and seaweed, served in a blue ceramic dish. The vibrant and fresh poke showcases the colorful combination of ingredients that makes it one of the best Poke Maui has to offer.
Poke on Maui
A black plate with a serving of roasted pork belly on a bed of fresh greens, garnished with small chunks of blue cheese and slices of pickled vegetables, placed on a wooden table—truly one of the best dinner experiences in Kauai.
Dinner on Kauai

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Doggie Destinations

Travel with your canine companion

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Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Tahoe
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Dog-Friendly Getaways in Sonoma
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Coolest Pet-Friendly Getaways and Hotels in Tahoe, Sonoma, Carmel and Marin
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The Coolest Dog-Friendly Beaches in Northern California
A fluffy corgi sits at an outdoor table next to a partially filled wine glass. The dog has a cheerful expression. In front of the dog, there's a sign that reads, "I just want to drink wine & rescue dogs." The background features blurred outdoor elements reminiscent of dog-friendly tasting rooms in Sonoma County.
Dog-Friendly Tasting Rooms in Sonoma County
Russian River Brewing Company, Dog Friendly Restaurant
Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Sonoma County
Two hikers and a dog stand on a rocky cliff overlooking Lake Tahoe and distant mountains. One hiker, wearing a pink shirt, points toward the horizon while the other in a yellow hat and blue shirt watches. The dog on a leash eagerly takes in the view, enjoying one of many Dog Approved Hikes.
Best Dog Approved Hikes in Lake Tahoe
Fairmont Sonoma, Dog Friendly Hotel
Dog Friendly Hotels in Sonoma County
House of Better, Dog Friendly Restaurant
Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Napa Valley
Coachman Tahoe, Dog Friendly Hotel
Dog Approved Hotels in Lake Tahoe
Bardessono Hotel & Spa, Dog Friendly Hotel
Dog-Friendly Hotels in Napa Valley
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Region image credits: San Francisco: @sanfranciscohelicopters, Sonoma: Sonoma County Tourism, Monterey: Unsplash, Hendrik Cornelissen, Santa Barbara Mission: istock, Andrew Peacock, Waikiki: courtesy of  Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, Napa: Courtesy of Eagle Vines Golf Club, Tahoe: All Trails – Lisa Olson, Maui: Unsplash – Benjamin Rascoe, Kauai: istock – Everett Atlas, Palm Springs: Robert Kaufman, Wailea: Courtesy of Hotel Wailea, San Diego: Courtesy of Kona Kai Resort, Hawaii Island: Mauna Kea Beach Resort, Los Angeles: L.A. County Museum of Art
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