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Places I'd Happily Visit Again
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items These are places we’ve actually visited, loved, and keep going back to. From favorite restaurants and coffee shops to hotels, attractions, and little gems we’ve discovered along the way, everything here has earned a spot because I’d genuinely recomme...
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Bainbridge Island, WA
San Luis Obispo, CA
Paso Robles, CA
Bainbridge Island, WA
From incredible pizza to local favorites, these are the places that made our visit to Bainbridge Island memorable. If I were planning another trip, every one of these would make my itinerary again.
If you're visiting Bainbridge Island, don't miss Bruciato. Their wood-fired pizzas are served whole with pizza scissors so you can cut your own slices at the table. I always order the Dateri e Prosciutto—the sweet dates, salty prosciutto, fresh basil...
Bruciato
Proper Fish is a must if you're visiting Bainbridge Island. The portions are generous—Brian and I usually split one order of fish and chips and leave completely satisfied. One of my favorite parts of the meal is the minted peas that come with it. I n...
Proper Fish
Blackbird Bakery is a Bainbridge Island favorite for us. Whether you’re stopping in for coffee, a pastry, or fresh bread, you really can’t go wrong. My personal favorite is the quiche, and it’s one of the reasons we keep coming back. We always end up...
Blackbird Bakery
If you're on Bainbridge, don't skip Briny Bagels! I'm hooked on the Salish Everything bagel with apricot-thyme shmear—it's such a unique and delicious combination. Brian's favorite is the smoked yellowfin tuna with wasabi, and he orders it every time...
Briny Bagels
Don't miss Pia the Peacemaker! Hidden in Sakai Park, this giant 18-foot tall troll by Danish artist Thomas Dambo is one of six whimsical troll sculptures scattered across the Pacific Northwest. Made from recycled materials, Pia is a fun, free stop th...
Pia the Peacekeeper | Bainbridge Troll | Park & Recreation District
If you're celebrating or just want a really memorable dinner, make a reservation at Agate. We loved every part of our meal. The Purple Haze Goat Cheese appetizer was a delicious way to start, and my Pure Country Beef Flat Iron Steak was cooked perfec...
Agate Restaurant
This is the kind of neighborhood Italian place I love discovering. Via Rosa 11 is a casual, counter-service restaurant across the street from Briny Bagels with delicious pizzas, fresh pasta, and a fun surprise—a little Italian market where you can pi...
Via Rosa 11
Sisters' Cider House is one of our favorite stops on Bainbridge Island. Owned by two sisters with a passion for crafting great cider, it's a welcoming place to gather with family and friends. The cozy tasting room is filled with string lights, board ...
Sisters Cider House
San Luis Obispo, CA
Giuseppe’s is one of our favorite spots in San Luis Obispo! The food is consistently delicious, with fresh, flavorful Italian dishes, great pasta, and a cozy atmosphere that feels special without being overly fancy. And I LOVE their meatballs. They’r...
Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica
We LOVE High Street! The sandwiches are HUGE. My husband and I usually split one with a bag of chips, and it’s plenty for the two of us. The Turkey Pesto is one of our favorites!
This place is extremely popular, so there can be a LONG wait. My tip: ...
High Street | Market & Deli
We visit SLO a few times a year to see our daughter at school, and Petra is one of those places we always seem to end up. It’s super casual, which we love. You order at the counter, grab a table, and settle in with some really good Mediterranean food...
Petra Mediterranean Pizza & Grill
SloDoCo is another SLO favorite for us! We’ve made plenty of stops here over the years while visiting our daughter at school, and there’s something pretty great about knowing you can get a good donut literally any time of day. They’re open 24 hours!
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SloDoCo
We discovered Scout on our first trip to SLO to tour Cal Poly with our daughter, and we’ve been going ever since. She’s still a regular, even now that she lives off campus!
I’m a latte girl, and their seasonal Bourbon Latte was seriously one of the ...
Scout Coffee
Paso Robles, CA
We love a good weekend in Paso! These are the wineries and restaurants we keep coming back to, including a couple of wineries we love enough to be members. If it’s on this list, it’s a place we genuinely enjoy and would recommend to a friend.
One of our favorite Paso wineries! Brecon makes excellent Rhône and Bordeaux varietals and blends, and the staff is knowledgeable and helpful without ever making wine feel intimidating.
The tasting room is lovely, and the outdoor tasting area nestle...
Brecon Estate