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.

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."

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.

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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."

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 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.

Located in the heart of Napa Valley and known for its comfortable but elegant setting, Cindy's is a local favorite and a top stop for tourists. Enjoy your dinner alfresco on the patio with flatbread or a salad to start followed by the wood-oven duck, which Giada calls a perfect home-cooked meal.

When Giada is in Los Angeles, she makes sure to visit the Susina Bakery and Café for lunch. One of the café's most popular sandwiches is its beautiful and nutritious Brie and Pear Panini with spinach, onion and balsamic vinaigrette, which Giada calls ''heaven.''

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.

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.

Bob's Coffee and Donuts has been a Los Angeles Farmers Market favorite for decades, making it an ideal spot for Giada's Weekend Getaways. In addition to the shop's classic glazed and jelly doughnuts, other baked goods on display include beignets, cinnamon rolls and apple fritters.

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.

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.

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