Frank Howard Allen

We chose to stay local for this list - no big chains. The result: 10 burgers that you can only get here. Listed from South to North so you can eat your way from the Golden Gate to the Vineyards.

Views of Angel Island and the San Francisco skyline. Shade from old oaks and redwoods. Birds, breeze and the bustle of passerby. These are some of the joys of outdoor dining in Marin, Napa and Sonoma.

Rainy day in the North Bay? Here's our list of the best indoor activities (stuff for kids, families and just adults) in Marin, Napa and Sonoma. Listed from south to north.

Whether it's Taco Tuesday or any day of the week, you can find delicious tacos at these Marin County locations.

From the casual grab and go to the more formal business lunch, these are our top lunchtime picks in Novato.