| located at the foot of mount st. theres also a snack bar, a fire pit and picnic areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is free. straightforward rooms accessed via exterior corridors come with flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and blackout drapes, plus kitchenettes. helena, this laid-back hotel with mineral pools is a 3-minute walk from downtown calistoga. use of the hotels 4 mineral pools including a lap pool, a soaking pool and a childrens pool is included. the spa offers mud baths incorporating local volcanic ash and massages (surcharge), and a fitness room has classes for a fee
Sacramento International Airport 1 hr 43
Safari West (16 min)
Upscale tented accommodation on a 400-acre wildlife preserve with safari tours & free breakfast. Petrified Forest (10 min)
Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago. Howell Mountain Vineyards (23 min)
Wine estate known for Zinfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon, with views over surrounding wooded hills. Bothe-Napa Valley State Park (7 min)
Near area wineries, this park features campgrounds & yurts, a seasonal pool, trails & picnic space. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (36 min)
Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing. Duckhorn Vineyards (12 min)
Elegant winery with gardens specializing in Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon, plus tastings & tours. Schramsberg Vineyards (9 min)
Known for sparkling wines, this manicured estate is open for tours & tastings by appointment only. Spring Lake Park (34 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. Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park (8 min)
Historic state park & landmark mill featuring picnic facilities, hiking trails & weekend tours. Alexander Valley AVA (26 min)
Expansive region known for its scenic landscapes, vineyards, wineries & a casino. Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center (32 min)
Whimsical museum with exhibits on famed cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, comics, a gift shop & more. Trione-Annadel State Park (31 min)
Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license. Clos Pegase Winery & Tasting Room (6 min)
Mediterranean-inspired wine estate with a tasting room, gardens & extensive caves, plus tours. Old Faithful Geyser of California (7 min)
Small, scenic geyser backdropped by palms & mountains, plus a gift shop with locally made goods. | 
