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 I love a cup of coffee at least as much as the next person—and maybe more. So I was delighted to learn, via intern Frederick Tippett, not just that someone has determined [the top coffee cities in the United States](, but that two places I have spent most of my adult life in (San Francisco and Oakland) made the top 5. All told, 6 out of the top-10 American cities for coffee drinkers are in the West. And that's welcome news for a region where many people, as a sign in my local coffee shop says, "dream much and sleep little." And what goes with coffee? Well, if you're me, pretty much everything except shut-eye. But pie's pretty good, too. It's never too early to start thinking about November and December festivities. Home & design editor Christine Lennon has rounded up a list of Western bakeries that offer what might be the purest, most indulgent expression of holiday love:[mail-order pie](. Order from one of these shops and even if you can't be there in person, your recipient’s spread will instantly become measurably more jolly. Finally, over the next few weeks we'll be rolling out a lot of gift guides to help you shop for the various people in your life. Intern Teaghan Skulszki has gotten a head start by contributing a list of [gifts for the surfer](. No matter how hang-loose and Zenned-out your wave-rider may seem, they've probably secretly got their eye on something, and chances are it's on this list. Happy early holiday planning! —Nicole Clausing, digital producer and newsletter editor When a Big Box Arrives, And It's Mail Order Pie, That's Amore If you can't  be with your family and friends for the holidays, send them love (and dessert, which is kind of the same thing) by shipping a pie from one of the West's favorite bakeries. [Read More]( [I'm an image]( SPONSORED How to See Puerto Vallarta Like You’ve Never Seen It Before Whether you’re looking for a quick nearby getaway or a weeklong immersive experience combining nature and culture, the iconic Mexican beach destination has something for everyone. [Read More]( 
 Are You Ready for the Holiday Season? With our help, you will be! Introducing the [Sunset Holiday Survival Guide](, a limited-edition weekly newsletter that will help you through the busy, exciting, frenetic months of November and December. [Sign Me Up]( [I'm an image]( The Top Four Cities for Coffee Are All in the West An analysis by Rent.com reveals that for the best coffee options in the country, you should set a course for NorCal and the Pacific Northwest. [Read More]( Surf's Up: The Ultimate Gift Guide for Adventurers on the Water Grab this season's best gear and accessories to spend a day out on the water. [Read More]( Our 2021 Wine Issue Is Out—and Free for Everyone to Read Our annual Sunset International Wine Awards collectively represent the best of the West. [Read More]( 
 Food Wines Made Simple: 3 Dishes—and Their Perfect Pairings—To Make for Dinner Kate Leahy wrote 'Wine Style: Discover the Wines You Will Love Through 50 Simple Recipes,' to find "a happy middle ground" between the wines and the food you like. [Read More]( Personalized Tote Bags [Sunset magazine vintage issue holiday tote bag]( Don't head to the store without a resuable, environmentally friendly tote bag—might we suggest one printed with the name of someone as a holiday gift? Our [new totes are decorated with a classic Sunset cover]( and made of guilt-free natural canvas. [ORDER NOW]( They Packed Up Their Lives to Make Wine—A California Dream Fraught with Wildfire Ashanta winemakers Chenoa Ashton-Lewis and Will Basanta roam California looking for unexpected vines to make zero-zero natural wine. [Read More]( [Alternate text]( Give the Gift of Sunset! Give one year of the best of Western living to your special person! They'll get complete access—that's print and digital editions, plus our smartphone app—for only $24.95! They'll also get a bonus 20% off in the [Sunset store]( and other exclusives. [Send E-Card & Subscription]( [Member Center]( [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( Copyright 2021 S Media International Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.