Sausalito residents woke up to an unexpected sight on Wednesday morning. Docked in Richardson Bay was the $300 million yacht owned by 38-year-old Russion billionaire Andrey Melnichenko. The yacht, which arrived Wednesday morning attracted dozens of spectators.

With September around the corner, it is time to start organizing your social schedules. Here is a list of the must-attend galas of the upcoming event season.

It’s official. You can buy anything on the internet. One of J.D. Salinger’s personal possessions is up for auction. No, it’s not a first edition of The Catcher in the Rye or a piece of unpublished work. It’s his toilet seat.

An automobile auction has set a world record for their sale of a 1970’s Porsche racecar. The two day auction produced combined sales of $18.6 millions, with the Porsche selling for a total of $3,965,000 million. This sale of the racecar officially set the world record for the most expensive Porsche ever sold in auction.

Though chef’s tables are not an extremely common feature of most San Francisco restaurants, there are a few who hosts these VIP tables. Chef’s tables are placed inside or adjacent to the kitchen providing a special dining experience to special guests.

Nicky Hilton has announced the release of her new jewelry line. The 26-year-old socialite has previously worked in fashion, teaming up with the Japanese line Samantha Thavasa to design handbags, as well as an attempt to launch her own clothing line, named Chick by Nicky Hilton. With those two experiences on her resume, she is now aiming to introduce herself to the world as a jewelry designer.

Anyone can buy an iPhone 4, but only the best can buy gold and diamond studded version of this Apple product. Though Amosu has yet to release their much anticipated signature diamond studded iPhone 4, they have released a line of new iPhone 4 accessories.

With hotel amenities better than ever, it is no surprise that even the classic lodgings are trying to keep pace with today’s technological needs. In that spirit, The Fairmont San Francisco has announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art Media Room in their landmark hotel.

It is officially one month until the beginning of San Francisco’s Spa Week. For an entire week in September, 2010, a variety of upscale spas around the city will offer special deals on select services for only $50. This is a great opportunity for spa lovers to receive affordable pampering while experiencing new health clubs around San Francisco.