For our 8th wedding anniversary, my hubby planned a great stay in San Francisco for the weekend. We had a fantastic time. It’s only an hour flight from where we live and the children were in great hands. Having been to the city many times before, it was much more about enjoying the time away in a great place than seeing all of the tourist attractions. We stayed at the Hyatt right in Union Square. Such a great location. I was up in SF a day earlier for a blogger meet-up so I was able to shop shop shop while I waited for Ryan to join me. Wow. I had somehow forgotten about the shopping mecca that is Union Square. Dreamy. I also just relaxed and chilled in the square. It was really refreshing to have a cup of coffee and savor the fact that nobody needed me. Union Square 
The trip also coincided with the Special Olympics annual event at the Grand Hyatt. Extremely crazy brave men and women repelled down the side of the unbelievably tall hotel. Made my stomach turn just watching. I prefer my feet on the ground. 
Night Life If you are planning a trip anytime soon, we hit up some great hot spots both nights. All new to us and I always like to pass along fun places to go. Zero Zero Awesome atmosphere and so good we couldn’t get in until 9:15. Fantastic pizza and Italian food. Yummy. Loved the olive oil drizzled over ice cream {never thought I would have!}. 
via Rouge & Blanc 
Rouge & Blanc is a charming little wine bar with a comfortable feel. We shared the bake brie with fresh fruit and the ahi tartar. And as you can see from the funky chandy, it definitely had a hip and current vibe. Chef Laurent Manrique and the team at Café de la Presse created this unique wine bar. Rick House 
via via “She’s a rick . . . . house!” Couldn’t resist. This place was fantastic. They specialize in cocktails and have mixologists {who knew} that take their jobs very seriously! Oh, and don’t order a beer like I did! Not the place to do that. FANTASTIC atmosphere and really really fun. In fact, while we were there, they were told they won the Best High Volume Cocktail Bar in the nation. Not bad. We both immediately fell in love with the brick walls, great lighting and rustic feel. This place fills up quickly! Shopping On our way down to Pier 1, we happened upon Anthropologie { I can’t seem to stay out of that store}. So glad we wandered through as they had the craziest bridge built out of Rice-A-Roni boxes. LOVE!!!!
PIER 1: Farmer’s Market On Saturday, we headed down to Pier 1 for the Farmer’s Market. So worth it. I couldn’t get over the gorgeous flowers. Simply stunning. Also worth the $3 is the sorbet. Out of this world. 
And while I tried to leave all technology and blogging behind for two days, I couldn’t pass up a photo of my favorite chairs. I LOVE an industrial chair and rustic table. And the oversized galvanized planters were super cute. 
Fisherman’s Wharf We then headed down to Fisherman’s Wharf courtesy of the cutest rickshaw driver ever. Missed snapping a pick but he couldn’t have been nicer and it was a super fun ride. We hit up Sabella & La Torre for delicious clam chowder and fresh shrimp cocktail. 
via The Irish Bank {after a long walk} Then my hubby decided we should WALK back to Union Square. Let’s just say it wasn’t short. Tired and done with walking we landed at The Irish Bank pub for a pint of Guinness. Another great spot not to miss if you are near Union Square. It’s a popular Irish Pub located in an alleyway and is filled with locals relaxing after work. 
via Goodbye to San Fran 
We really had a tremendous weekend. Although after writing this post I realize it seems like all we did is eat and drink our way through San Fran. There might be some truth to that. Always nice to push the “refresh” button and spend some much needed time away as a couple. And the best part of traveling without my sweet ones is not having to censor a word I say! Kind of nice for a change. Of course it’s great to be back and snuggling with the babies. Thanks for letting me share.
There is nothing wrong with eating and drinking – especially in SF where you are climbing hills all day. Glad you had a nice getaway.
What a wonderful anniversary trip!
Sounds like the perfect anniversary weekend! Cute photo of you and your hubby.
Glad you had fun!! Those are some awesome pictures (: Especially the flower one!
Thanks, girls. Wish we had taken even more. I decided not to lug the big camera around!
Looks like a great trip!! Happy anniversary!
I have never been to San Fran, but it looks like a great place to spend your anniversary. The trip looks amazing and sometimes eating and drinking the whole was through the trip is the best way.
Congrats again on your 8th year!
I've been to Rick House (I live in SF) and it's such a great spot. I hope you had a chance to try their "Punch Bowl". It's absolutely delicious. If not, then it has to be atop your list WHEN (not if) you return to the bay! Congrats on your 8th!
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Oooo Zero Zero and Rouge & Blanc sound right up my alley! I am dying to get back there and actually enjoy a weekend, as opposed to driving back after one day! 🙁 Glad you and Ryan had a great anniversary weekend!
happy anniv! we have stayed at that same hyatt before and its in a perfect location!
Happy anniversary. That is a great trip. Its a great place to visit and hope you enjoyed Lott.
What a wonderful anniversary trip! We LOVED Rickhouse. I still crave the drink I had there almost a year ago! And such a neat bar too. I love SF!
Sounds like you had a great time! Anthro always has the best displays!
Happy Anniversary! I haven't been to SF in awhile, so I am due to get back there. Looks like you had the best time!
Great trip you had! It's so nice to get away! Thanks for sharing!
So glad to see that you and your hubby had an amazing anniversary together! Such beautiful pictures and sounds like a wonderful time – I think all we do on vacation is eat and drink too! But it's the best! 😉
Looks like such a great trip…I love trips with no kids!!! With kids is fun too, but I crave time to just be me, not 'mom'
And I love your diy artwork…and of course the party today! I've had a similar bottle/cookie thing bookmarked for awhile. I can't find the cookies in the store tho!!!
We went to SF in Sept 2009 for our 25th anniversary – what a fantastic city! Happy anniversary to you & your hubby.
Tre jealous! I'm dying to visit San Fran!
We were in San Fran for our one year anniversary June 19th. I wish this post had been before then! We stayed at the Warwick by Union Square. We went to a great pizza place Delfina Pizzeria – small and we had to wait, but well worth it!
eat drink and walk is the best away around most cities 🙂
I heart San Fran also – we got engaged there almost 13 years ago (agh!) – such a WONDERFUL city 🙂 Happy Anniversary to y'all and the blogger meet up looked like lots of fun as well and I am laughing at the self pictures also – I finally gave up having my face in mine, much easier to do without your face – lol!