| accessed by exterior corridors, the basic rooms come with free wi-fi and cable tv, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. parking is complimentary. this straightforward motor inn off highway 101 is a mile from sonoma county fairgrounds, within 2 miles from the nearest breweries and 5 miles from spring lake regional park. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also an outdoor pool and a coin-operated laundry
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 15
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (26 min)
Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing. Luther Burbank Home & Gardens (5 min)
Public park with guided tours featuring the former residence of the namesake horticulturalist. Spring Lake (16 min)
Popular for boating & paddleboarding, with hiking trails, a campground & a swimming lagoon nearby. Museum of Sonoma County (5 min)
Small, stately facility with a collection of exhibits documenting aspects of the region's past. Spring Lake Park (13 min)
Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails. Howarth Park (11 min)
Community gathering spot on 152 acres with a lake, plus kids' attractions including a small train. Jack London State Historic Park (31 min)
Vast park dedicated to Jack London featuring his gravesite, a museum, historic buildings & trails. Trione-Annadel State Park (14 min)
Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license. Safari West (19 min)
Upscale tented accommodation on a 400-acre wildlife preserve with safari tours & free breakfast. Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens (13 min)
Tastings & garden tours of an estate famed for its Chardonnay wine, plus picnics & bocce games. Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center (8 min)
Whimsical museum with exhibits on famed cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, comics, a gift shop & more. Matanzas Creek Winery (15 min)
Scenic winery in a remote environment with lavender gardens, a bocce court, tasting bar & gift shop. Petrified Forest (24 min)
Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago. Taylor Mountain Regional Park (6 min)
This 1,100-acre preserve features woods, grassy areas & creeks, plus hiking trails & picnic tables. | 
