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The Kit:
- [BECCA Las Palmas One-Piece – $168]
- [Dansko Krystal Sandals – $59.95]
- [Ray-Ban RB1970 Sunglasses – $122.96]
- [Breezy Lane Cover-Up – $19.99]
- [Furtalk Straw Fedora – $26.99]
- [Lemon Jelly Splashybag – $88]
Fridays in LA start with Slack notifications and end in inbox re-shuffles. Even rooftop bars feel like performance reviews in disguise. So when I booked this Napa trip, I wasn’t looking for drama. Just a pocket of light, a rooftop with a view, and a place that didn’t need credentials to make it past the velvet rope.
Grace’s Table delivered the opening scene. Cornbread with honey lavender butter. Mimosas that tasted like we earned them. Three friends, one check, and unanimous agreement we were overdue for this. After brunch, I walked the few blocks back solo. The hotel’s rooftop pool waited quietly, perched above downtown like it had nothing to prove.
I started with the shimmer:
[BECCA Las Palmas One-Piece – $168]
Plunge cut with gold detail. The light hit it and stayed. Metallic geometric waves caught in every glance, equal parts disco and desert.
Over that, something with ease:
[Breezy Lane Cover-Up – $19.99]
Linen texture, oversized charm. Tied at the waist, sleeves rolled once, like I had somewhere to be but wasn't in a rush to get there.
Feet stayed grounded:
[Dansko Krystal Sandals – $59.95]
Arch support meets spa slipper. No flapping, no fuss. Just soft steps from cabana to bar and back again.
Eyes stayed hidden, on purpose:
[Ray-Ban RB1970 Sunglasses – $122.96]
Silver frame, gradient blue lens. Rounded like something a director would wear poolside in Cannes. Non-polarized, fully protected, slightly aloof.
And the anchor:
[Furtalk Straw Fedora – $26.99]
Wide brim with a wind lanyard. Because you never know when a rooftop breeze turns flirtatious.
The sidekick:
[Lemon Jelly Splashybag – $88]
Structured, waterproof, and whispering "I brought snacks and SPF." Soft rope handles. Enough room for a dinner look change, and a chilled can of something citrusy.
The Vibe:
A couple from Austin arguing about whether rosé is real wine. A server recommending the mezcal spritz like it’s a secret. DJ spinning remixed Sade. My straw hat stayed on through it all.
How It Ended:
A text from downstairs: “Dinner in 30?” One last sip. One last glance at the Mayacamas, thanks to the Archer. Rooftop view included.
The Essentials:
- [BECCA Las Palmas One-Piece – $168]
- [Dansko Krystal Sandals – $59.95]
- [Ray-Ban RB1970 Sunglasses – $122.96]
- [Breezy Lane Cover-Up – $19.99]
- [Furtalk Straw Fedora – $26.99]
- [Lemon Jelly Splashybag – $88]
Why These Work:
- BECCA: Catches light like it’s getting paid to
- Dansko: Spa comfort, rooftop appropriate
- Ray-Ban: Classic shape, modern gradient
- Cover-Up: High-low mixing at its finest
- Fedora: Wind lanyard equals someone who’s been here before
- Splashybag: Sandproof, sculptural, holds everything and a vibe
Close:
This is what downtown Napa tastes like at 85 degrees: mint, mezcal, and pretending I might swim later.
