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I first visited Jamieson Ranch Winery years ago on a bus tour of Napa. I fell in love with the views from the western-themed wraparound porch, the relaxed atmosphere, and the miniature horses on the property. Since then, I make it a point to visit the ranch every time I come to Napa Valley.
Let me start out by saying the Boon Fly Cafe is not a gluten-free restaurant. However, they are one of the few top notch restaurants in Napa that offer several delicious gluten-free options for breakfast and brunch.
We have been stopping at Bravo Farms for years and most recently we made it the first pit stop in our cross-country road trip.
We go to a lot of coffee shops in this city and some are more kid friendly than others. I figured it would be useful to share the cafes we think are easiest to visit with kids. Below are my current top five kid-friendly cafes in SF, as well as a short description of why they made the list.
Let’s face it: city living has its challenges, so I am constantly on the hunt for apps that will make our lives easier. So far, I have found five that have been game changers, so I thought I would share them with you. These could be useful even if you are just visiting San Francisco.
Every year around February, the Central Valley landscape brightens with orchards full of white and pink almond blossoms. It is truly a sight to see. There are rows and rows of blooming almond trees, which make it seems as though the valley is covered in snow.
My friend Jamiee is the best at finding all the free days at local museums and attractions. She runs the instagram page @sanfranciscotoddler and finds all these places with her daughter. I asked her to do a guest blog post that showed all the free dates for the month of March and the calendar is below! We are thinking of updating this monthly, let us know what you think!
When we first moved into the city a year ago we were looking for nearby parks and ran across South Park. The city had just finished renovating it and adding a new play structure. I found this place to be very cool and we have been visiting regularly ever since.
Brunch food is my favorite type of food, but it can be hard to get into a good brunch spot in this city, especially with a toddler. So when I find one that is both tasty and kid-friendly, I want to tell everyone about it!
Once we run out of activity ideas for rainy days and we get stir crazy, we run to the California Academy of Sciences. There is so much to do under one roof that it keeps both of us entertained for a good part of the day!
We love going to the Presidio neighborhood for outdoor adventures. There is so much to do there! One of our favorite places to visit is Andy Goldsworthy’s Wood Line.
The Mission District is home to the largest number of murals in San Francisco. Hundreds of walls, doors, and fences are painted by artists to show cultural, political and artistic points of view. It's is most definitely the most colorful part of the city.
We love this boutique because it's basically a one-stop shop for fun and unique goods. They sell gifts, home goods, and furniture as well as a large selection of toys and baby items.
This resort has been a family favorite for years. We have vacationed here with and without kids, and will keep coming back for years to come. Indian Springs resort is beautiful, peaceful, relaxing, and family friendly.
There are many coffee shop options in San Francisco but if you are looking for a cozy vibe, creative coffee art and a variety of latte flavors, you need to try Home Cafe.
We found a true gem in the outer sunset neighborhood. Black Bird Bookstore is a bright and cozy community Bookstore with an awesome section for kids. They also have FREE story time on Saturdays!
There are so many parks in this city. One of my favorites for views is Alta Plaza Park. It has panoramic views of the city from multiple places in the park. My favorites are the views from the top of the Pierce street stairs and the view from the playground.
