Less than an hour’s drive north of San Francisco, California’s wine country has a lot more to offer than just drinking rosé all day. “If you live in Napa, that’s not what you’re doing,” says local April Gargiulo, founder of natural skin-care brand Vintner’s Daughter. (Her family owns a winery in Oakville, BTW.) “The real Napa is about living a good and balanced life. Yes, maybe a glass of wine is part of that—but it definitely doesn’t have to be all of it.” With nearly 800 miles of pliable earth, the NorCal city’s a grower’s paradise, which means you’ll taste produce so delicious it’ll make you want to go raw. Something else you’ll want to adopt? The area’s niche take on Cali-cool style. Unlike the salty beach waves and denim cutoffs synonymous with its southern neighbors like Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Napa’s temperate climates (nearly pristine forecasts 365 days a year) will have you craving cozy sweaters, sturdy boots, and all-weather field jackets season to season. And you’ll get plenty of utility out of your trendy Normcore threads, which conveniently double as ideal trekking attire. You’ll need it if you plan on exploring some of Napa’s lush, mountainous scenery. It’ll quite literally take your breath away—thanks to both its beauty and the intensity of local hiking trails. Be prepared to while away an entire afternoon walking through its redwood forests, rocky mountain ranges, and other off-the-beaten-path idylls. Read More: https://www.wellandgood.com/good-travel/healthy-travel-guide-napa-valley/slide/2/

57 Bay Area and Wine Country restaurants earned star-studded spots in the 2019 Michelin Guide. The full list, which includes some newcomers and returnees, is available here: https://bayareane.ws/2019Michelin

Swap out the wine glass and start your day with a good ol' cup of Joe and some fresh bakes in Napa. Here are some of my favorite coffee roasters, cafes and bakeries!