For J’s 30th birthday – which was last Thursday – I had planned a fun weekend away. J had no idea where we were going – I just put him in the car on Saturday morning and off we went. First, we headed to the coast where I had planned to have dinner at Tomales Bay. “Nick’s Cove” is a place we’ve been to together many times and it’s always special to have dinner sitting at the window overlooking the bay.
I had a delicious tuna melt open-faced sandwich and J had clam chowder and crab mac & cheese. So, so good!
It was a beautiful day, albeit a bit windy. Don’t mind my crazy hair!
After our (early) dinner, we headed back inland to our hotel in Santa Rosa. I almost hadn’t found a place to stay for my big birthday surprise, because Wine Country is pretty popular around this time of year. However, the “Sandman Inn” had an affordable room available and I can definitely recommend it. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from a non-chain type of place and it’s definitely not the most fanciest of places, but it most certainly is a big step up from a Motel 6. So, there.
At 7 p.m. we got some coffee at a local Peet’s and then headed to Sonoma State University (in Rohnert Park) to see Bill Maher! Weeeeee!
J hadn’t had any idea about this until I presented the tickets to him at dinner. I had bought the tickets way back in May when they first became available and we had seats in the second row from the stage. So awesome!
Unfortunately, it was not allowed to take any pictures during the performance, but rest assured that it was totally hilarious and absolutely worth it! J loved it and the surprise was a great success!
Are you a fan of birthday surprises? What did you do last weekend?
Candace
October 23, 2012 at 1:55 pmWhat a great birthday surprise! Looks like you had a lot of fun!
Lisa of Lisa's Yarns
October 23, 2012 at 4:05 pmBirthday surprises are the ONLY surprises I like. I general, I really dislike surprises, but I make an exception for birthdays!!
Happy 30ths to J! It sounds like such a fun weekend! And what a beautiful area!!
Maribeth
October 23, 2012 at 5:13 pmWhat a fabulous surprise! My weekend was not nearly as much fun! I am planning my own birthday party in November!
Gina
October 23, 2012 at 9:22 pmYou plan the best getaway weekends!
evi
October 24, 2012 at 2:18 amwhat a great birthday surprise :-) nick’s cove is always great ! sounds like you guys had a wonderful weekend…
steph anne
October 24, 2012 at 11:03 pmYou’re such an awesome wifey to J! :) That looks like a lot of fun! You’re making me miss California….I need to go there again soon.
Sanna
October 26, 2012 at 10:28 amNice surprise get-away! Congrats J! 30 isn’t all that scary. ;-)
Travel Spot
October 27, 2012 at 7:49 pmThat sounds like a great weekend! I love the coast in that area; its so beautiful! I am not a fan of surprises, since half of the fun for me is the planning of things!
terra
November 2, 2012 at 6:38 amYou’re so sweet! Sounds like a wonderful adventure and I’m still so jealous you got to see Bill Maher!