Every San Francisco Christmas Trip is More Fun

Skyline from Our Room

Christmas season weekend in San Francisco is a yearly tradition.  This year it was just my friend, Barbara Benda and me – just like the old days.  We saw a few Santas (remember all of the Santas saw last year?).  We took in the decorations (Gumps is still my favorite.)  But the winners this year for our attention were our accommodations and dining.  Well, maybe the real winner was the weather – I wore a light weight sweater and felt warm as we waited for the lights.

Our Comfy Chaise

Our room was at the Stanford Court Hotel on Nob Hill and it was roomy, sunny and comfy.  The view was terrific.  We hung out on the chaise, did a little reading and enjoyed ourselves immensely.  After a bout of shopping, we came back to our wonderful hotel and changed for dinner.  I have always wanted to dine at Gary Denko down in the wharf area.  This meal was yummy, yummy, yummy.  I  have had spectacular meals in my life but this one was tasty, so much fun and worth every penny – very special.  We showed up at 5:30 and got the last two seats at the bar.  The concierge says that the times to get a seat are 5, 7 and 9.  We were very lucky to snag places.

Christmas Decorations at Gary Denko Bar

After dinner we went to Fela, a play that is music and dance.  I could go into the details but you can Google it if you want know more.  It was energetic and entertaining but with the first act being one hour and twenty-two minutes, we slipped out at intermission to get back to the Stanford Court Hotel.

Sunday was sleeping in, working out at the gym and getting a bit of Christmas shopping done.  Another year has passed and we are looking forward to next year.  I love Sonoma County and that fact that it was so close to San Francisco is part of that.

Christmas Display at Gumps