Castro Valley Boulevard is worth a visit, especially for those who want to buy Wranglers, eat empanadas, play putt-putt, and enjoy small-town charms.

Great ideas for pleasing those who matter on your holiday list.

Plus, introducing fashion-forward scrubs and your new favorite bottle shop.

Robert Santee can’t shake the furniture bug.

Montclair is closer then you think—and more fabulous than you remember.

Kristen Gentilucci pays homage to the outdoors through her rustic pottery.

Lauded by Redfin, Bushrod beckons with intriguing diversions.

Mira Blackman uses unique textiles for flowing styles.

Plus Wolfman Books expands, mobile boutique shopping, and two Fourth Street newcomers.

Visit Mills College, experience the life aquatic, and enjoy some treats.