38 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF: SUZETTE / FELIPE PASSALACQUA / JUAN PABLO SERANI passersby. The menu ranges from eggs Benedict with smoked salmon to quiche Lorraine, but for a little decadence, opt for the melt-in-your-mouth creamy pain perdu. It’s served with berry compote and crème fraiche atop fluffy brioche French toast. For a casual eatery dishing out gourmet burgers and garlic fries, try Joinery. This contemporary pub has a trendy interior, its walls awash in abstract ocean murals, its wooden posts reminiscent of pier pilings. But if the day is nice, make your way outside to the picnic benches overlooking the Pelican Harbor docks. Here, you can watch seagulls navigating an obstacle course of yacht masts and kayakers deftly dipping their oars into the Bay. Eager to join them out there on the water? Set forth with Sea Trek, which offers kayak and paddleboard rentals as well as guided tours and classes for all skill levels. If you like a challenge, join one of Onboard SUP’s yoga or fitness core classes where Nearly everywhere you go in Sausalito, the view steals the show. Whether navigating the Bay via paddleboard, visiting the wooden houseboats or dining on Dungeness crab at a seafood spot, your activity will likely come with a magnificent vista. With views of Angel Island and Belvedere to the east, San Francisco to the south and the shining blue expanse of Richardson Bay dead ahead, there’s really no bad vantage. As you pass homes nestled in the verdant hillsides, you’ll daydream yourself onto every balcony, imagine yourself enjoying chardonnay on a chaise lounge as the sun sets. Here’s how to make the most of your next trip to this Marin County masterpiece. LAUNCH YOUR VOYAGE For a scenic start to your day, head straight to Suzette. With European-style tables lining the sidewalk, this French café offers a front-row seat to the waterfront as well as a slew of cyclists and {due west} Rated the #1 Hotel in Menlo Park Where High Tech Meets High Style 1400 El Camino Real | Menlo Park | 650-304-3880 | ParkJames.com Menlo Park’s Elegant Haven PARK JAMES HOTEL THE TOP CUSTOMER-RATED HOTEL IN MENLO PARK, THE AWARD-WINNING PARK JAMES IS AN OASIS AMIDST THE HUBBUB OF DAILY LIFE, presented as a 61-room luxury boutique hotel. High tech meets high style at this elegant, comfortable retreat featuring modern design that pays homage to the area’s rich equestrian and Irish heritage. Business and leisure travelers alike feel equally at home with specialty curated in-room comforts that make each and every stay a personalized one. Oak + Violet, the hotel’s onsite restaurant, delights and surprises guests with California farm-to-fork cuisine created by Chef Shane Ashley Taberos, and an indoor/outdoor bar features a variety of expertly prepared craft cocktails. The spacious courtyard plays a prominent role with an abundance of outdoor dining and live music many nights a week, making it a popular gathering spot for both visitors and locals. Adjacent to the courtyard is the central meeting and event space for the hotel, the Galway Room, which features floor-to-ceiling windows and extra-wide sliding glass doors alongside a patio where gatherings can seamlessly flow inside and outside, creating a perfect space for both corporate and social events. The enchanting Park James charms guests with its luxury and style and its beautiful outdoor spaces. Above the front door is a neon sign featuring the property’s motto, “No Strangers Here, Only New Friends.” Throughout the entirety of their visit, guests confirm that this old Irish saying rings absolutely true. PHOTOGRAPHY: PARK JAMES HOTEL STAYCATIONS
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