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Destination: All in. SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA WELLNESS GREAT URBAN HIKES ALL AGES GOLDEN GATE PARK GUIDE EXPLORE A DAY IN ROCKRIDGE California’s Finest Casino In the heart of Sonoma Wine Country, Graton Resort & Casino is California’s premier resort destination. Experience incredible gaming action, great dining and live entertainment nightly. • 200 rooms, including 16 suites • Hottest slots & table games • 12 dining choices • Spa & Salon, pool & cabanas • 6 bars & lounges and more! 288 Golf Course Drive West | Rohnert Park, CA P 707.588.7100 JANUARY 2018 PLAY WITHIN YOUR LIMITS. IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE A GAMBLING PROBLEM, CALL 1-800-GAMBLER FOR HELP. US 101 TO EXIT 484 ROHNERT PARK, CA. © 2018 GRATON RESORT & CASINO wheretraveler.com JOB #: GRT-145823 JOB TITLE: DESTINATION ALL IN PUBLICATION: WHERE SF INSERTION DATE: JAN 2018 COLOR INFO: 4/C TRIM: 6.875” x 10” LIVE: 6.375” x 9.5” BLEED: 7.125” x 10.25” THE SEA-DWELLER Th e new generation of a legend among divers’ watches, engineered by Rolex in 1967 for the conquest of the deep. It doesn’t just tell time. It tells history. 150 POST STREET, SAN FRANCISCO (415) 421-2600 STANFORD SHOPPING CENTER, PALO ALTO (650) 327-2211 TECHFRAME Chronograph Tourbillon Carbon. Designed with Ferrari to celebrate its 70th anniversary. A very innovative and unique watch manufactured by Hublot and equipped with our in-house movement Chronograph Tourbillon mono pusher with a 5-day power reserve. rolex oyster perpetual and sea-dweller are ® trademarks. Carbon fiber case. Interchangeable hublot.com strap. Limited edition of 70 pieces. January 6 EDITOR‘S NOTE Where San Francisco 8 ASK THE EXPERT 80 THE FIX 10 TOP 5 Sync with the urban rhythm. 12 CALENDAR The top events on our radar 14 INSIDER Farmers' markets, sushi cheat sheet and local clean beauty picks 22 ONE BLOCK. ONE DAY. Neighborhoods: Exploring Jackson Square 24 AROUND THE BAY The perfect day in Rockridge 26 #SANFRANCISCO Instagramming outdoor fitness Th e new generation of a legend among divers’ watches, engineered by Rolex in 1967 for the conquest of the deep.28 DAY IN THE PARK A complete guide to Golden It doesn’t just tell time. It tells history. 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Istanbul, London, Madrid, Milan, Moscow, Paris, Rome, St. Petersburg 6 WHERE I JANUARY 2018 Elaine Claros CONCIERGE GRAND HYATT SAN FRANCISCO; MEMBER, LES CLEFS D’OR USA; MEMBER, NCCA Q: What’s your favorite way David likes to complement Q: What do you consider to get exercise in the city? winter favorites with the the city's best photo op? A: Where else but San bounty of the sea and A: Torpedo Wharf is Francisco can you find seasonal mushrooms. epic! When standing hills with grades of 24.8 Chef Ute, avid fisherman at the end of this pier, and higher? (Yes, I walk up and owner of Ferry Plaza you can get a picture that grade on Jones Street Seafood in North Beach, of yourself with the between Pine and Cali- serves the freshest of oys- magnificent expanse of fornia streets every day.) ters and seafood at a lively the Golden Gate Bridge The abundance of hilly local happy hour. in the background, or routes provides sweep- turn slightly to capture ing vistas, which include Q: What outdoor activity do the entire city skyline. ocean, bridges, Victorians, you recommend the most? Choose your selfie back- churches and gardens Q: Where can visitors get a A: Bike trails abound here, drop from the 180-degree tucked away in hidden healthy meal? from the family-friendly views of the Presidio, alleys (like Macondray A: I love the concept Golden Gate Promenade Golden Gate Bridge, bay Lane). If hidden stairways of Homage on Union to the 50 miles of winding and city. Watch out for satisfy your thirst for Square. The menu stays trails through the historic photobombs from local discovery, check out some both healthy and current Presidio! Choose from fisherman, dog walk- great suggestions from the by paying respect to a guided tours offered by ers and bicyclists and Sister Betty website. Bay Area farm each Bay City Bike or ask your kitesurfers! month. In January, chef concierge to map a route. CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU visitMarin.org 8 WHERE I JANUARY 2018 JANUARY 2018 SAN FRANCISCO 1 STROLL Walk to the end of the jetty near the Crissy Field entrance to hear the Wave Organ, an acoustic sculpture that interacts with the tides.