Frog's Leap ($$) is a beautiful winery with a fantastic take on Chardonnay aged in a steel barrel, with a bit more complexity than you're used to. A must.

Gott's ($), formerly known as Taylor's, makes a great burger. Make sure to order the sweet potato fries and the black and white shake. Located right near Oxbow Market just a quick walk from downtown Napa.

Model Bakery ($) makes the best English muffins you've ever had. Order them Annie's way with butter and jam, or NYC-style with bacon, egg, and cheese. Also near Oxbow Market - they travel well!

A stone's throw from Model Bakery, Oxbow Market is home to Loveski's Bagels, founded by Michelin Star Meadowwood Chef Christopher Kostow.

Ace & Vine near downtown Napa offers a selection of casino games such as blackjack, poker, etc. We've never been (our wallets thank us), but would be excited to see someone challenge the Napa locals at this locale.

From smoking cinnamon sticks to smoldering rosemary shrub, ArBARetum is a destination for some fascinating cocktails made by outstanding cocktologists. Perfect for those who are wine'd out! 1149 Main St, Downtown Napa.

Cadet. On-trend wine, beer, and cocktail bar where the beautiful people mingle and discuss ABV. A place to be seen. 930 Franklin St, Napa.

Channel your inner Sabrina Carpenter with Napa locals on Friday nights at Trancas Steakhouse. 999 Trancas St, Napa.

Rent bikes or e-bikes in downtown Napa (or St. Helena for a shorter ride) and make your way up valley to Calistoga through Yountville, Oakville, and St. Helena on a dedicated bike path winding through vineyards. Stop at wineries, have lunch in Calistoga or Yountville, then head back. A great way to see Napa Valley.

Is the coronita at El Rancho Grande ($) a work of God or the devil? You be the judge! Whatever it is, it seems to defy physics, and you can dine on some excellent Mexican food as you enjoy a warm night in El Rancho Grande's backyard serenaded by the sound of an active karaoke contingent.

The French Laundry ($$$$$) was always held as the pinnacle of cuisine in the Hoskins household. We've never been (if you're looking for an off-registry gift...), but it was Anthony Bourdain's "best meal ever", and that's all we need to know to consider this worth the trip.

The River-to-Ridge Trail is a moderate hike starting across from Napa Valley College, climbing to a quarry with beautiful valley views. The spooky factor comes from venturing past the old abandoned psychiatric hospital at the bottom of the hill.

Park at 1752 Yountville Cross Rd and take the trail about a third of a mile to the river. Get your trunks on and hop in - the water feels great on a hot Napa day.

The Bounty Hunter ($$) in downtown Napa makes some of the best barbeque around. Highly recommend the whole beer can chicken with coleslaw, paired with their sweetest BBQ sauce. Also try State Street BBQ if so inclined.

Moulin ($$) in downtown Napa makes a mean cortado for Callan and a matcha that can compete with Annie's.

Hog Island Oyster Co. ($$) in Oxbow Market; started by two marine biologists in Tomales Bay in the '80s, they've grown to nearly a hundred acres of active oyster leases. If you've been raised on East Coast oysters, this is your chance to sample the delicious little rocks the West Coast produces.

Johnny Donuts ($) at Oxbow Market. Get the maple old fashioned, period. Annie has been a fan since their humble beginnings in Hayes Valley. (Extra credit: try Johnny's Donuts in Lafayette and let us know which Johnny is better.)

So many - take your pick! Some favorites: Scala, A16, ZuZu's, Bistro Don Giovanni, Angele, Croquante (pizza), Charlie's (St. Helena), Charter Oak (Oakville), Farmstead (St. Helena), Bottega (Yountville), Ad Hoc (Yountville).

The California redwood forests are worth the hype. The coastal redwood forests have a coolness and silence that's incomparable. For the GIANTS, go to Humboldt Redwoods State Park, about 5.5 hours north of SF. Get a campsite far in advance, enjoy the drive (stop at the Bigfoot store and One Log House), and spend two days hiking. Closer options: Muir Woods (30 min north of SF). For further reading: Wild Trees.

Pacific Grove holds a special place in our hearts: Callan grew up going there as a kid, we both lived there for college internships, and we got engaged near there too! Something about the Monterey Peninsula puts a spell on you. To eat: Zab Zab Thai, Pavel's, the PG Market breakfast burrito, Stokes Adobe, Goodies' sandwiches. To do: visit Big Sur, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, rent a kayak at Lover's Point, enjoy a spa day at Refuge, grab drinks at the Spanish Bay golf course, and tidepool at Asilomar or Carmel Beach, where we got engaged. About 2.5 hours south of SFO.

Shizen ($$) in the Mission serves up sushi sans pesce, which is a delicacy that should be enjoyed across the vegan-carnivore spectrum. It also happens to be the bride's favorite restaurant in town, and the wood-lined interior feels like a coooooool sauna.

Hookfish (Larkspur, $$) has an amazing array of ling cod, rockfish, oysters, and other bounty of the sea. Make sure to stop by the Equator in the parking lot while you wait for a table; it's walk-in, and the line moves quick, but it's usually a 15 minute or so wait.

Catch a Giants game at AT&T Park to see why SF has the greatest stadium in the MLB. Try the Gilroy garlic fries and check out McCovey Cove where Barry Bonds sunk 35 home runs.

Lovey's Tea Shoppe (Pacifica, $$) transports you to an olde English tea shoppe while on the side of highway one. Stop by and enjoy a pot from their extensive collection and a scone, and then hike up around the Pacifica headlands to experience one of the most colorful landscapes in NorCal, with the yellows and reds of the rock contrasting beautifully with the bright turquoise water of the Pacific.

Alcatraz takes the cake. Home of Al Capone, this island jail operated through the '60s. Both Campbell Hoskins and a coyote have famously swum here, proving the "escape from Alcatraz" could have succeeded. Plan ahead - requires a ferry and reservation. Worth it.

The Irish coffee at LaRocca's Corner ($) in North Beach will transport you to another era. A favorite of Callan's for an after-dinner drink - turn off your phone, talk to the bartender, and get a glimpse of the SF that Joe DiMaggio grew up in.

Zachary's Pizza ($$) in the East Bay (Berkeley, off BART) is the best pizza out there. Thick, cheesy, homemade sauce, fresh ingredients, crispy buttery crust. Chicago-style done better than Chicago thought possible. Get the Zachary's Special or the mushroom-spinach.

Sliver ($$): anyone who has enjoyed Annie's "green sauce" is obliged to visit and sample the inspiration behind it. [it should be acknolwedged that Sliver itself was inspired by Cheeseboard]

Philz ($) at Marina Green makes a damn good strong coffee, with views of the bay. Philz originally started as the coffee shop at the original legendary Facebook campus.

Taqueria El Buen Sabor ($) in the Mission. Well-wrapped in a flour tortilla, full but not overly, with hot sauce and free chips. Take it to nearby Dolores Park on a nice day; it's one of the best SF parks in the sun.

Boba Guys (several locations) does it best. They opened a couple locations in NYC, closed them, opened them again, and finally closed them hopefully for the last time. Just get it here.

The Tonga Room ($$$) at the St. Francis hotel: centered around a large water feature, it evokes the feeling of being in the jungle and serves excellent tropical drinks. A high-quality tribute to the city's tiki past.

Tie between the top of Mount Tam (Marin) and Ocean Beach (SF). Watching the sun set over the water from the beach - or better yet, the water - is a peak West Coast experience.

A few: Devil's Teeth (easy walk, south of SF); Land's End (easy walk, northern SF); Mount Tam (moderate-hard, many trails, Marin).