The Sidewalk Café built a reputation as one of the best places to people watch in Los Angeles, and it's one of Giada's favorite haunts when she's on vacation there. This spot serves breakfast all day, including entrees like the café's signature Huevos Rancheros and Breakfast Burrito.

Giada De Laurentiis visits the Santa Barbara's Farmer's Market to shop for fresh bread, local produce, wine and cheese in Santa Barbara, CA, on Food Network's Giada's Weekend Getaways.

Bobby Flay selects from the seasonal and local menu at Bouchon in the wine region of Santa Barbara, CA, on Food Network's FoodNation with Bobby Flay.

Giada says she knows the secret to McConnell's Fine Ice Cream’s nearly seven decades of success: "They make their ice creams and sorbets with 100 percent fresh ingredients and cream from a local dairy." The result is ice cream that is "creamy and rich." Giada could not stop saying "mmm."

Giada De Laurentiis dines on seasonal and artisanal fare at Elements, in Santa Barbara, CA, overlooking the Santa Barbara Courthouse and Sunken Gardens, on Food Network's Giada's Weekend Getaways.

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Owned by three Italian brothers, Trattoria Grappolo is "a restaurant that's full of life." Giada was enchanted with this vibrant "traditional Southern Italian trattoria" that serves hearty portions of authentic southern Italian food, including "a very special dish called Rollino Vento."

Located in San Francisco's Ferry Plaza, Cowgirl Creamery is an artisan shop whose flavor-packed cheeses are sold at select markets nationwide. Stop by the flagship and try a sample of their most popular cheese, Mt. Tam, named for a Northern California landmark: the majestic Mt. Tamalpa.

Giada calls Michael Mina "the perfect spot for a Friday-night feast." While their menu is known for trios (a single dish prepared three different ways), Giada's allegiance lies with the decadent Lobster Pot Pie, made with fresh vegetables, double-poached lobster and brandy-white truffle cream sauce.

Foreign Cinema in San Francisco offers dinner and a movie with style — customers can watch classic films while enjoying dishes like oysters and fried chicken. Giada is a big fan of the brunch menu, and she thought the baguette French toast was soft, creamy and delicious.

The Ferry Building Marketplace houses the largest farmers' market in San Francisco, attracting thousands of visitors. When Giada was preparing for a picnic, she stopped by Cowgirl Creamery for salami and cheese, and she later checked out Acme Bread Company for fresh sourdough.

There's no better place to enjoy an amazing sunset than at The Sunset Restaurant. Giada is a huge fan of the sangria, calling it ''sweet, refreshing and absolutely perfect.'' Try the restaurant's most delicious meals: Fish and Chips for dinner and the Crème Brulée for dessert.

There are plenty of fantastic places to shop and eat at the Los Angeles Farmers Market, and one of Giada’s favorites is the French Crêpe Co. The specialty: a dessert crepe spread richly with Nutella. According to Giada, it’s the perfect breakfast for a vacation.

The General Store is that perfect spot to soak up Napa's beautiful scenery and enjoy an outdoor breakfast, lunch or wine tasting. Built in 1940, the building, once a hay barn, is now home to a gift shop and restaurant. Enjoy a flute of champagne and a weekend brunch here, just as Giada did

Start your Sonoma experience off with a visit to the American Center for Wine, Food & Arts. Take in art exhibits, cooking classes and the three-acre edible garden. Once you've worked up an appetite, stop by the property's restaurant, like Giada did, for a glass of wine and a freshly prepared lunch.