As you may or may not know, the three of us spent the week after Thanksgiving in Cabo San Lucas Mexico! The time away from life was much needed.

So here’s the down and dirty recap.

We stayed at the Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos. The grounds were gorgeous, the views were priceless and the staff was beyond friendly. Oh, the food on site was pretty good too. They give you an option to do all inclusive or not. We opted not to do it.

While the resort had everything you could possibly need including an 18-hole golf course, a variety of pools, beach, and restaurants it was a little too remote for us. What I mean is it’s located between Cabo San Lucas and Cabo San Jose.  While both are a short taxi ride away fares can add up quickly at $25 a trip…

Needless to say, being with a toddler we didn’t leave the resort too much.

We took full advantage of all the fresh fish tacos!

We even managed to get out on the water via a sunset cruise on the SunRider! Of course, 10 minutes prior to spotting 5 whales Emerson fell asleep in the boat! Either way, I highly recommend a SunRider tour. They do it right everytime!

We spent mornings walking on the beach and feeding the fish. The resort had a reef right off the beach and you could walk ankle deep and be surrounded by fish. They also had snorkel equipment to use, but Emerson is just a tad too young for that.

We got semi-dressed up for dinner every night. Their Mexican Fiesta is one of the best we’ve been too!

We walked around the Marina, watched someone pull a 189lb yellowfin off their boat and ate ceviche. Of course, we couldn’t pass up a little shopping. The child had a blast with the vendors and the vendors were so good with her. She’s a tough customer.

Traveling to Mexico with a toddler means A LOT of pool time! I’m not mad about it. Honestly, it was nice to just slow down.

Em is an amazing traveler and I can’t wait for our next trip.

There you have it our relaxing week in Mexico. While I like to see the sites and be on the go sometimes it’s nice just sitting back and relaxing.

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So, let’s dive right in… just in case you are planning a weekend trip to SF.

STAY

We stayed at the G Hotel near union square. It was the perfect location. Near a ton of shopping if that’s your thing. There are also a number of restaurants and bars as well. You can truly park your car and uber/lyft your way around the city and we did just that.

EAT

The Ferry Building is just a short walk from the G Hotel and is lined with various restaurants, etc. This is the perfect stop for a quick glass of wine and nosh after checking into the hotel but before dinner.

The first night we dined at lolo. All I have to say is it’s AMAZING. From the atmosphere to the food lolo did not disappoint. Reservations are a must and I highly recommend a spicy skinny Margarita and the ‘A La Diabla’ Shrimp. While we tried a few tacos (mini) the ‘A La Diabla’ Shrimp was hands down the best dish we shared (IMO).

After dinner, we headed to the Tonga Room at the Fairmont hotel for a quick nightcap and old SF charm. You would never know this tiki bar even exists, but again it is a must do.

Breakfast at Outerlands

Saturday morning we drove to outer Richmond for brunch at Outerlands. I wanted everything on the menu but ordered the chili verde. Again amazing! The other girls ordered eggs in jail and skillet pancake. Which were equally as good. The homemade bread is to die for. Depending on the time there might be a long wait. We arrive around 9:30 a.m. and were seated within 15 mins.

Looking for something different Saturday night dinner was dumplings! Yes, please. We ended up at Dumpling Time and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for tasty dumplings in the city. No reservations needed. We arrived via an uber around 7 p.m. and were seated right away even though the place seemed packed! Make sure to order the Shrimp Goyza and Pork Bao.

The night ended at Marianne’s for a nightcap. It’s cozy, swanky and reservations are a must.

Sunday we grabbed a quick bite in North Beach. Breakfast was good, but what was even better was the coffee we grabbed from Sight Glass beforehand. The roasting house is massive and the coffee is delicious. A tad on the pricey side, but worth it. Oh, and pick up a pistachio blackberry croissant to share.

After breakfast and before heading back to Tahoe we stopped by Victoria Pastry. Known for its desserts, this family-owned business has served the North Beach community since 1914! I picked up a few treats to bring home.

EXPLORE

Aside from eating our way through the city, we explored various parts the city.

Saturday after breakfast we headed to the Lands End area for a little hiking and to check out the Sutro Baths. Unfortunately, it was a tad too foggy to see the Golden Gate Bridge.

The Painted Ladies

On our way back to the hotel we stopped by Almo Square to see the infamous painted ladies. Hello, Full House!

Sunday after breakfast we headed over to Crissy Field to see if we could catch a glimpse of the Golden Gate bridge. It was still somewhat foggy…

Unfortunately, I didn’t get to do any shopping. Maybe next time….

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Thinking about visiting Apple Hill? Here are my tips:

+ Keep it simple. Pick a few places to visit and plan your route ahead of time. This makes the world of difference. I would suggest only picking 2-3 apple farms to visit.

+ Go early. Traffic can be crazy so I suggest arriving at the first farm between 9 to 10 a.m.

+ Check the weather. It was 70-ish yesterday making jeans, sandals and a t-shirt perfect.

+Remember to have fun, eat apple pie and snap a ton of photos

Our 2017 route/farms we visited:

O’Halloran Ranch + Pumpkin Patch


We start here every year because it’s a tad off the beaten path. This means there are less crowds, but they have the best you pick pumpkin patch!

It makes for a picture prefect backdrop. Now if we could only all the kiddos to look at the camera at the same time. HAHA

…. and pulling a red wagon, like the one she has at home.

Apple Ridge Farms

This was a fairly quick stop for Apple Cider Donuts. We opted to skip the infamous Rainbow Orchards for donuts this year. The verdict… We’ll be back at Rainbow Orchards next year as they serve them to order meaning nice and warm and extremely fresh.

Delfino Farms
This place is the perfect stop for lunch with a big grassy area for picnics, BBQ and pies! World Famous pies to be exact. We grabbed a pie to go, along with a 10 lb box of apples and let the kids burn some energy running around lawn.

They also have a corn maze, face painting, etc.

Boeger Winery
We wrapped up our day here. The grounds are gorgeous, perfect for lunch, and letting the kids play. We grabbed a few bottles of wine, enjoyed lunch and relaxed before heading home. They even have a sand pit for the kiddos!

All in all, it was a successful trip. Now I just need to figure out what I’m going to make with 10 lbs of apples! I’m open for suggestions.

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Traveling with a toddler is crazy. If you can afford to bring a nanny with you, do it. This way no one has to miss out during said toddler’s 3 hour, middle of the day, nap. If your toddler has FOMO don’t even try napping at the beach, poolside, etc.

Sunset at the Andaz

STAY:
We stayed in the sleepy town of Wailea. While my sister stayed at the Andaz, which we reaped the befits of, we decided to rent a condo a block down the street via VRBO. It was easy and affordable. I highly recommend this avenue if you have small children. We were able to rent a crib for the week making the sleeping arrangement with a toddler smooth sailing, aside for the three hour time difference.

Family Pool day at the Andaz

The Beach in front of the Andaz

PLAY:
We hit the beach every day from morning walks, lounging and building sand castles. Maui offers an array of activities such as blow holes, the Road to Hana, Bamboo forests, endless waterfalls, and volcanos which is also the best place to watch the sun rise.

While we weren’t able to do everything we did make it to HANA, experienced a luau and enjoyed plenty of beach time.

It wasn’t Emerson’s first beach experience, but she wasn’t too sure about.

fish tacos

Dinner at the Andaz

WEDDING BLISS:
Thinking about running away to get married? I suggest Maui…

Whew…. if you’re still with me YAY! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for another vacation!

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