San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 14
Howarth Park (10 min) Community gathering spot on 152 acres with a lake, plus kids' attractions including a small train. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (25 min) Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing. Bothe-Napa Valley State Park (33 min) Near area wineries, this park features campgrounds & yurts, a seasonal pool, trails & picnic space. Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center (5 min) Whimsical museum with exhibits on famed cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, comics, a gift shop & more. Jack London State Historic Park (28 min) Vast park dedicated to Jack London featuring his gravesite, a museum, historic buildings & trails. Matanzas Creek Winery (13 min) Scenic winery in a remote environment with lavender gardens, a bocce court, tasting bar & gift shop. Spring Lake Park (12 min) Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails. Museum of Sonoma County (6 min) Small, stately facility with a collection of exhibits documenting aspects of the region's past. Trione-Annadel State Park (12 min) Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license. Safari West (16 min) Upscale tented accommodation on a 400-acre wildlife preserve with safari tours & free breakfast. Luther Burbank Home & Gardens (10 min) Public park with guided tours featuring the former residence of the namesake horticulturalist. Alexander Valley AVA (23 min) Expansive region known for its scenic landscapes, vineyards, wineries & a casino. Petrified Forest (21 min) Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago. Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens (10 min) Tastings & garden tours of an estate famed for its Chardonnay wine, plus picnics & bocce games. Spring Lake (15 min) Popular for boating & paddleboarding, with hiking trails, a campground & a swimming lagoon nearby. |