| bright, modern rooms feature rainfall showerheads, keurig coffeemakers and minifridges, plus ipod docks, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. suites add living rooms and pull-out sofas. this bright boutique hotel with its own hot springs is 2 miles from the old faithful geyser of california, 11. 5 miles from napa. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. 3 miles from robert louis stevenson state park and 29. amenities include complimentary continental breakfast and parking, plus mineral-water pools and a mineral-water jacuzzi
Sacramento International Airport 1 hr 42
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park (6 min)
Near area wineries, this park features campgrounds & yurts, a seasonal pool, trails & picnic space. Petrified Forest (10 min)
Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago. Sharpsteen Museum (14 min)
Local history museum with a stagecoach, simulated barn, working model train & other attractions. Howell Mountain Vineyards (22 min)
Wine estate known for Zinfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon, with views over surrounding wooded hills. Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center (32 min)
Whimsical museum with exhibits on famed cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, comics, a gift shop & more. Spring Lake Park (35 min)
Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails. Castello di Amorosa (8 min)
13th-century–style winery offering guided tours of the castle & tastings of Italian-inspired wines. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (37 min)
Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing. Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park (8 min)
Historic state park & landmark mill featuring picnic facilities, hiking trails & weekend tours. Safari West (16 min)
Upscale tented accommodation on a 400-acre wildlife preserve with safari tours & free breakfast. Alexander Valley AVA (25 min)
Expansive region known for its scenic landscapes, vineyards, wineries & a casino. Old Faithful Geyser of California (4 min)
Small, scenic geyser backdropped by palms & mountains, plus a gift shop with locally made goods. Trione-Annadel State Park (32 min)
Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license. Schramsberg Vineyards (9 min)
Known for sparkling wines, this manicured estate is open for tours & tastings by appointment only. Clos Pegase Winery & Tasting Room (3 min)
Mediterranean-inspired wine estate with a tasting room, gardens & extensive caves, plus tours. | 
