San Francisco Blue and Gold Ferry from Jack London Square in Oakland to San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf is a beautiful boat ride! I recommend it over driving.

Favorite lunch spot, SF wharf, Boudin

A favorite lunch spot of mine at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco is Boudin Bakery. I love the bread bowls with delicious soups such as clam chowder or tomato basil. There is a view of the San Francisco Bay if you fit upstairs or outside. During this time of year, there is a covered patio area. It is dog friendly too. There is a Boudin Bakery museum upstairs. While enjoying my last lunch there, we could hear Jimmy Buffet songs beings played live. We saw seagulls flying over the San Francisco Bay. I love this place! Www.boudinbakery.com 800.992.1849

Bear valley lodge in bear valley, ca has dog friendly rooms

The bear valley lodge in Bear Valley, CA has dog friendly rooms. We are listening g to music near the fire! Dogs may not stay unaccompanied in rooms so it is best of a non skii or snowboard member of the group can stay with the dog.

Restaurant recommendation in rockridge, ca- A Cote

A Cote is located at 5478 College Avenue in Oakland, CA. The website is www.acoterestaurant.com. It is romantic, dimly lit and as yummy food and wine.

Tilden park carousel in Berkeley, ca- last night

Tonight is the last night before Christmas for the Tilden park carousel! this is a berkeley, ca tradition!

Ice skating and drinks in old oakland

Ice skating at 9th and Washingtonian old oakland is a spectacular date! I went with my son this evening and there were plenty of couples! There is also a small trailer set up next to the rink with both hot chocolate and water for the kiddos and cocktails and other adult beverages! Holiday Ice Oaklandice.com Now through January 5th The whiskey chaser Www.thewhiskeychaser.com (415) 903-0087

Favorite ice cream shoppe, Oakland, ca- Fenton’s

Take your sweetie to Fenton’s for a huge Fenton’s Oakland, on Piedmont Avenue