Northern California
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The Inn at Newport Ranch, Ft. Bragg, CA
A cozily rustic stay in a rugged environment on the Mendocino Coast, for those who love nature, eating well, and watching the weather roll in.
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Lodge at Marconi, Tomales Bay, CA
This one-time home to a wireless telegraphy lab and later a religious cult is now an unexpectedly hip, ‘70s-vibed woodsy retreat a stone’s throw from Tomales Bay.
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San Francisco Black Book
Obviously, there’s the food scene—from iconic restaurants that put California cuisine on the map, to old-world steakhouses, taquerias, cocktail bars and dive bars. But also: the best vintage shopping, haute-hippie boutiques, and indie bookstores—plus all the beach walks and epic mountain hikes that make this always-soulful city one of our favorites.
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Road Trip: Northern California
My SF shortlist, plus the best food/stay/shop/hike recs from Marin to Mendocino—from a few of our favorite local creatives
