the polished, individually decorated suites and cottages have original hardwood floors, period-style furnishings, plush beds, fireplaces, and grand en suite bathrooms with soaking tubs, as well as flat-screen tvs, dvd players and ipod docks. gourmet breakfast is served at individual tables in an airy sunroom; complimentary afternoon socials with wine and cheese are served in either the dining room or on the patio. there's also a spa. set on a tree-lined street, this posh b&b in a 1903 queen anne-style house is a mile from the napa valley wine train and a 2-minute drive from california state route 29. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. cottages also feature jacuzzis and patios San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 8
Del Dotto Historic Winery & Caves (11 min) Restored winery & vineyard featuring 19th-century caves for aging wine, with tours available. Trefethen Family Vineyards (8 min) Charming local vineyard in tranquil surrounds offering winery tours, tastings & events. Sonoma State Historic Park (21 min) Historic Franciscan mission founded in 1823, with exhibits & a collection of watercolor paintings. Skyline Wilderness Park (9 min) Wilderness park offering hiking, biking & equestrian trails, camp sites & a native plant garden. Sonoma TrainTown Railroad (19 min) Quarter-scale, old-timey train making 20-minute trips to a mini town with a petting zoo & rides. Buena Vista Winery (22 min) Landmark circa-1857 winery with historic buildings, formal gardens, tastings & picnic spots. Sonoma Plaza (21 min) Town hub featuring a green space lined with 1800s buildings, restaurants, tasting rooms & shops. Domaine Carneros (9 min) Winery specializing in still & sparkling wines, with a French-inspired chateau & formal gardens. Stags' Leap Winery (19 min) Castle-like manor house turned vineyards dating back to the 19th century, offering tours & tastings. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (23 min) Enormous amusement park filled with high-speed roller coasters & rides, plus wildlife attractions. Scribe Winery (14 min) Reservations are required at this palm-flanked hacienda that offers wine flights & seasonal bites. Oxbow Public Market (16 min) This sprawling marketplace features a riverside deck, food vendors, local produce & more. |