Sacramento International Airport 1 hr 42
Trione-Annadel State Park (29 min) Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license. Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center (30 min) Whimsical museum with exhibits on famed cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, comics, a gift shop & more. Old Faithful Geyser of California (5 min) Small, scenic geyser backdropped by palms & mountains, plus a gift shop with locally made goods. Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park (8 min) Historic state park & landmark mill featuring picnic facilities, hiking trails & weekend tours. Schramsberg Vineyards (8 min) Known for sparkling wines, this manicured estate is open for tours & tastings by appointment only. Spring Lake Park (32 min) Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails. Safari West (14 min) Upscale tented accommodation on a 400-acre wildlife preserve with safari tours & free breakfast. Howell Mountain Vineyards (23 min) Wine estate known for Zinfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon, with views over surrounding wooded hills. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (34 min) Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing. Petrified Forest (8 min) Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago. Duckhorn Vineyards (11 min) Elegant winery with gardens specializing in Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon, plus tastings & tours. Bothe-Napa Valley State Park (6 min) Near area wineries, this park features campgrounds & yurts, a seasonal pool, trails & picnic space. Castello di Amorosa (7 min) 13th-century–style winery offering guided tours of the castle & tastings of Italian-inspired wines. Clos Pegase Winery & Tasting Room (5 min) Mediterranean-inspired wine estate with a tasting room, gardens & extensive caves, plus tours. Alexander Valley AVA (24 min) Expansive region known for its scenic landscapes, vineyards, wineries & a casino. |