San Francisco

If you're looking for luxury, Fairmont is the place to rest your head. Known to present a picture of historic San Francisco, it's the only place in the city where each of the cable cars meet, meaning you're perfectly located to take advantage of all it has to offer. If you're visting in warmer months the balcony suites provide an outdoor space with jawdropping views.

A National Park site and National Historic Landmark at the Golden Gate, this Georgian building has been immaculately restored to feature unique suites providing a very special stay. A cultural gathering where most park visits begin, The Inn provides a great location for those interested in exploring San Francisco's natural beauty.

A sight for sore eyes, The San Francisco Proper is the opposite of a blank slate. Designer Kelly Wearstler's patterns and prints leave nothing unotuched, from wallpaper to staff uniforms, it's colour clash done right. Pulling furniture from various European design movements, she creates a truly eclectic blend. With a buzzy restaurant serving baby back ribs and beignets and a rooftop bar (with queues down the block), the Proper is definitely not just a place for sleep.

Located across the Bay in Berkeley, it's widely considered the mecca of the locally-sourced, organic food movements of the West Coast. A fixed menu which changes nightly, features some of the finest sustainably sourced, organic, seasonal ingredients all gathered from a close network of suppliers who share the restaurant's mission for environmental harmony.

San Francisco is full of amazing coffee shops and this is one of its finest. Excellent coffee and all forms of making it, they describe their base as a progressive manufacturing and retail space, combining production roastery and open coffee bar, resulting in a truly immersive coffee experience.

If you love Vietnamese food, you'll love The Slanted Door. With Executive Chef Charles Phan's focus on going to the original source region for each item on his menu, everything served is as authentic as it is modern. Describing their menu as classic with a twist, this is not one to miss.

Delicious Californian small plates with Japanese accents lend themselves perfectly to a buzzy atmosphere. Dim Sum carts are wheeled around the space, and with this many mouth wateringly good options to choose from, its walls echo with the phrase 'your eyes are bigger than your stomach', but in the best way possible.

If you are a contemporary art and design fan, this museum is a must. Commited to championing the new and challenging the status quo, they are dedicated to supporting and collecting the work of Californian artists. One of the first American museums to exhibit photography and film as art forms, it is intrinsically linked to the roots of technological innovation of the city it lives in.

Northern California wine country is beautiful, but it's certainly not just for wine lovers. The stunning natural scenery can be enjoyed by everyone. Joseph Phelps is a family-owned estate dedicated to sustainability, protecting the health of the soil and vines as well as the plants and wildlife with which they share their land. Enjoy award winning wines with a jaw-dropping backdrop. 

Described as a shoppers paradise, Union Square features shops of all price points. Whether you're looking to invest in some luxury or simply window shop whilst exploring the area, there's something for everyone.

With hundreds of stalls lining the south side of the Ferry Building, this extensive farmers market is held three times a week and provides the perfect chance to enjoy the sunshine. Great for picking up locally sourced fruits and vegetables as well as tasting delicious street food on the go.