Sacramento International Airport 1 hr 41
Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center (31 min) Whimsical museum with exhibits on famed cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, comics, a gift shop & more. Clos Pegase Winery & Tasting Room (4 min) Mediterranean-inspired wine estate with a tasting room, gardens & extensive caves, plus tours. Old Faithful Geyser of California (6 min) Small, scenic geyser backdropped by palms & mountains, plus a gift shop with locally made goods. Safari West (15 min) Upscale tented accommodation on a 400-acre wildlife preserve with safari tours & free breakfast. Trione-Annadel State Park (30 min) Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license. Howell Mountain Vineyards (21 min) Wine estate known for Zinfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon, with views over surrounding wooded hills. Petrified Forest (9 min) Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago. Castello di Amorosa (6 min) 13th-century–style winery offering guided tours of the castle & tastings of Italian-inspired wines. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (35 min) Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing. Spring Lake Park (33 min) Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails. Duckhorn Vineyards (10 min) Elegant winery with gardens specializing in Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon, plus tastings & tours. Schramsberg Vineyards (7 min) Known for sparkling wines, this manicured estate is open for tours & tastings by appointment only. Bothe-Napa Valley State Park (5 min) Near area wineries, this park features campgrounds & yurts, a seasonal pool, trails & picnic space. Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park (6 min) Historic state park & landmark mill featuring picnic facilities, hiking trails & weekend tours. Alexander Valley AVA (25 min) Expansive region known for its scenic landscapes, vineyards, wineries & a casino. |