Plan a perfect romantic getaway in Northern California’s Tri-Valley

Walk and dine

Our downtown Pleasanton location makes it convenient to find numerous restaurants for a great date night just a short walk away. Baci Bistro & Bar, less than a 10-minute walk from The Rose Hotel, offers a classy ambience with an Italian-inspired menu that includes brunch, steak, seafood, pasta and more. Also walking less than 10 minutes away, you’ll find Sabio on Main, a modern Californian bistro featured in the Michelin guide serving up sustainable meat and seafood dishes.

A taste of Tri-Valley wines

If you and your partner are looking to try wine tastings, the Tri-Valley has many options to choose from. The Livermore Wine Trolley offers wine tours that include tastings at three wineries or tasting rooms and lunch. Visit Tri-Valley has a guide on area wineries, with suggestions depending on what type of atmosphere you’re looking for. We at the Rose Hotel suggest McGrail Vineyards in Livermore for breathtaking vineyard, hill and mountain views in every direction, or Livermore’s Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery for a scenic picnic spot on the beautiful garden patio while enjoying your wine.

Relaxing options

For a relaxing massage, spend time at one of the numerous spas in Pleasanton. White Elephant Thai Massage and Aroma Day Spa are both located less than a 10-minute walk from the Rose Hotel and offer massage services sure to ease bodily tension for an even more peaceful couples’ trip.

In addition to local food, wine and spas, the Tri-Valley also has an abundance of entertaining events going on during September. To continue the theme of peaceful relaxation, check out Yin Yoga classes every Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Mind Body Flow in Livermore. Taught by local yoga instructor Kristine Daizy, Yin intends to provide a calming bridge into the weekend by ending the week with soothing yoga poses and stretches. The class costs $25 per person on a drop-in basis.

Comedic choices

You’ll find a harmonious combination of comedy and music with Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery - The Trouble with Angels at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater. On Saturday, Sept. 6 at 8 p.m., expect a hilarious fusion of cabaret performances and stand-up comedy from this famous duo of actresses. Tickets are available on the Livermore Valley Arts website for $100 to $125.

Forkful returns

Foodies can plan to converge on downtown Pleasanton for Forkful on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 3 to 5 p.m. Downtown Pleasanton’s best restaurants are serving their premier bites in an effort to be named the best. After checking in for a champagne reception at the Museum on Main, attendees will try a single bite-sized portion of each of 10 restaurants’ signature dishes. You’ll have the opportunity to vote on your favorite, with the winning restaurant receiving the Golden Fork award. Tickets are $60 per person and available on Eventbrite.

Artistic Endeavors

Those looking for new fall decorations can make their own at the Heirloom Pumpkin + Succulent Workshop at BottleTaps in Pleasanton on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will use eye-catching succulents placed inside of a planter made from an heirloom pumpkin, receiving step-by-step instruction to create their displays. The workshop costs $68 per person, and you can reserve your spot by sending payment via Venmo to @michelle-waters-7 with a note listing “9/14 Workshop” as the memo.

Wine to go

If you desire to give back to the community you’re visiting while taking home some of the region’s great local wine, the 31st Livermore Valley Wine Auction takes place on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Wente Vineyards Event Center in Livermore. Bid on wines from local vineyards and opportunities for experiences at an afternoon garden party with fabulous food and wine served in a scenic setting to raise money for Open Heart Kitchen, a local nonprofit dedicated to fighting hunger among underserved children in the East Bay region. Tickets are available online for $225 each.

Festival of food & wine

For an intimate look at some of the best food and wine the Tri-Valley has to offer, explore the Food & Wine Festival at Wente Family Vineyards in Livermore. On Sunday, Sept. 21 from 12 to 4 p.m., experience tastings of Wente’s collection of fine wines paired with gourmet food from the vineyard catering team with an ambience provided by live music.

Attendees will also receive a commemorative wine glass for each person. General admission costs $85 per person, while VIP admission is available for $125 and includes exclusive seating options, access to an oyster and caviar bar and special sparkling wine tastings. Tickets are available online for general admission and the VIP Lounge.

When you’re done exploring Pleasanton for the day, the Rose Hotel is happy to provide an intimate atmosphere for rest and relaxation. Due to our focus on ensuring every guest has a great experience over volume of rooms, our reservations can fill up quickly. We recommend booking your trip as soon as possible to ensure availability for your desired trip dates.

We wish you safe travels to Pleasanton, and we look forward to hosting your stay.

Reach us by emailing info@RoseHotel.net, calling (925) 846-8802, or stopping by to visit at 807 Main St., Pleasanton, CA 94566. Click here to book your next visit to the Rose Hotel.