Turning 23 in Fort Mason

 One of the best birthdays of my life was my 23rd birthday spent in Fort Mason and celebrating Bay to Breakers. I had 4 friends come visit town from Idaho and had a bunch of my SF friends join in on the festivities. I even got red velvet brownies from Emily! (my life was complete)

{Fort Mason}

Literally one of the BEST places to celebrate nice weather in SF! Everyone sets up their blankets, speakers, pong tables, blankets, food, beverages and enjoys the beautiful day!

Las Vegas Babayyy

I made two trips to Vegas this summer and boy was that enough BUT this trip was extra fun-filled. A big group of went together and really maxed out our weekend (or should i say 3 day weekend). Probably a little too long to stay in Vegas, but we had a blasty blast none the less.

{Liquid Pool Party}

This was a great party pool at the Aria hotel. Not as crazy as Rehab or Republic, but still really fun!

{New York, New York}

We bid on 2 rooms at the NY NY on Priceline.com and got a FAB deal! Plus, our rooms were newly remodeled and way nicer than others we saw next door. I've stayed at the Mirage and Monte Carlo before, but thought this one had a great location on the strip with a really fun casino scene.

{Walking the Strip}

We spent one day and night walking the strip. We had a blast looking at all the sites and drinking our tall drinks. The sites never get old. The people watching is also something to look forward to.

{Haze Nightclub: Aria}

No Vegas experience is complete until you hit up the clubs. We only ended up going to one this trip, but it was a blast and we danced the night away!

Straw & Smitten [Hayes Valley]

Straw: Carnival Fare

What's more to love than a wonderful Saturday morning, your girlfriends and some 'carnival fare' brunch. I about died when I saw the menu. This quaint little brunch spot has the craziest menu around!  A hamburger with donuts as buns, red velvet pancakes, tons of grilled cheese options and red velvet tater tots. 

YES PLEASE.

Not only was the food fab, but the place was just about the cutest thing I've ever seen. I love creative restaurants and I seriously can't wait to head back.

Smitten Ice Cream. 

Of course we had to stop at the outdoor Ice creamery on our way out of Hayes Valley. This place is to die for and they make it right in front of you...... yumm

Harry Denton Starlight Room

Downtown SF there is a wonderful hotel called the Sir Francis Drake. At the top of the hotel you will find  Harry Denton's Starlight Room. Now, this isn't just any bar in a hotel. This one happens to overlook the city, has glass windows reaching the floor, and have a little Sunday called 'Life's a Drag.' Because the owner, Harry Denton, is from my same town in Idaho we got hooked up with tickets to the show. Now, I didn't really know what to expect, but I did know it was my first drag show.

We had an absolute blast and were seriously mesmerized by these performers. It was something I hadn't done before, but will definitely do again!

Brunch at the Brixton

I've been wanting to go to The Brixton on Union St. for a while now and the other weekend I finally got to go! This place is not only a great brunch spot, but its also a great place to grab a drink on a weekend. They have seats indoors and outside and huge doors that open to the street. 

It was such a nice day so we decided to sit out on the patio. We got mimosas, of course, and I tried their eggs benedict. 

Really wanna go back!

Fam goes to Sausalito and the Embarcadero

I did so much while my family was here that I have to break it up into multiple. Nothing is ever dull when they are around, thats for sure. 

I decided to take them for a stroll along the Embarcadero, the street that runs all along the water, for some people watching and to check out the Ferry Building. We walked for a few miles from Fisherman's Wharf all the way down, past Pier 23 to Pier 1 which is where the Ferry Building sits. 

Along the way we stumbled upon the farmers market, some quotes etched into the sidewalk and of course, the annual naked bike race. It wouldn't be SF if we hadn't stumbled upon that.

On a nice day I definitely recommend taking a stroll down the Embarcadero!

My fam also took a trip over to Sausalito (where I work) and came out to lunch on the bay. It was kinda chilly but it was so fun to show them where I work and hang out on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Of course we ended our night with an outing to North Beach at Tony's Pizza (to die for) and had a great view of Coit Tower all ready for St. Patty's day.

I can't wait for their next visit!