take a ride to your nearest beach on a less desirable day - the foggier, the moodier, the overcastier the better. enjoy exploring the eerie atmosphere, get lost in your solitude and consider the stark contrast of the beach on a sunny day. if i were you, i would avoid swimming, drowning and falling off cliffs. no one will find you.

san francisco: hop in a car and head north over the golden gate bridge to calistoga where hot springs and mud baths are a plenty. book an early morning massage at indian springs and enjoy an entire day of nothingness, lounging by the enormous geyser-fed mineral pool. in the likely event you lose your ability to move your body due to extreme relaxation, i suggest you avoid the deep end.

san francisco: cross the golden gate bride and head 65 miles north to sonoma for a cozy thanksgiving getaway at the farmhouse inn. enjoy slow breakfasts with local, fresh ingredients, and a memorable thanksgiving meal paired elegantly with wines from the region. if any of your family members are prone to wine overindulgence, unrestrained laughter, and off beat conversation, perhaps another more private option is for you.