Renaissance Trophy Wife

Yes, I am very much a city girl at heart, and SF is near and dear to me. There is so much to do, however, that sometimes it can be overwhelming to make a choice– especially for me, the consummate option-weigher. It really depends on what you prefer to see/do that particular day, so that said, here are a few of my favorite spots– pick one (or a few, mix it up!) and let the staycation begin!

Today’s post is on some of my favorite romantic spots in the city.  If you want more of a hip date, or are a total foodie, check out the relevant posts here:

California Love: Hip SF

California Love: SF, the foodie version

Let the romance begin!

Romantic RTW

Make like a local and go on a morning walk/run along the Marina Green to the Palace of Fine Arts– don’t forget the bread to feed the ducks!

Head to lunch on Chestnut St – check out Isa for delish small plates to share; the chef used to work at the French Laundry and has garnered rave reviews. Their fish en papillote is absolutely a winner.

For a more casual but no less yummy option, haul your RTW/RTH (as the case may be) to Pacific Catch for fresh seafood for lunch. We came back from a Maui trip, ate here, and were still impressed with the quality of their fish– that’s how good it is.  Make sure to split an order of the sweet potato fries to feed each other!  (If you laze in and just head here for lunch, you can get it to go and eat at the Palace grounds– there are benches and a huge expanse of lawn.)

Post-lunch stroll: enjoy the boutiques on Chestnut and Union Street. This is where you can find gems to beef up your RTW style– generally the clothes are well-cut and stylish, but won’t wear you.

Take a cable car down Lombard; don’t forget the camera!

Dinner at Bix: This restaurant is like your fav bachelor golf-playing uncle; old school class with anything-but-stuffy food. Staff in white jackets! Live jazz! Make sure you have good directions before you set out, however, as it’s tucked in a tiny side street in the FiDi.

Post-dinner drinks/dancing: Top of the Mark at the Mark Hopkins– you’ll pay a pretty penny for drinks, but then you also get to rub elbows with the upper crust of SF while taking in breathtaking views. Definitely a great way to cap a memorable date night.

What are your favorite romantic spots in SF?