| there's also a cozy bar with a microbrewery, and a beer garden with cedar plank picnic tables. there's also a single-room cottage with an en suite bathroom. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. breakfast scones and morning coffee are free, as is parking. off route 128, this pared-back, european-style inn is 2 miles from sterling vineyards, 3 miles from the old faithful geyser of california and 9 miles from the safari west wildlife preserve. the simple rooms are tv-free and have shared bathrooms. there's a country-chic restaurant, which offers regional fare and outdoor dining. air-conditioning is not available
Sacramento International Airport 1 hr 41
Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park (7 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. Bothe-Napa Valley State Park (5 min)
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Upscale tented accommodation on a 400-acre wildlife preserve with safari tours & free breakfast. Castello di Amorosa (7 min)
13th-century–style winery offering guided tours of the castle & tastings of Italian-inspired wines. Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center (31 min)
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Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing. | 
