free perks include breakfast served in the dining room or on the wraparound porch, snack packs to go, and afternoon wine and cheese. the sophisticated, individually designed rooms have period-style furnishings, plush fabrics and original art, plus marble bathrooms and gas fireplaces. they come with free wi-fi, ipod docks and flat-screen tvs. dating from 1873, this european-style b&bl is set in tree-lined gardens in downtown calistoga, near the intersection of california state routes 29 and 128. . there's also a cozy living room with a fireplace. some have extra features including bay windows, hardwood floors or vaulted ceilings Sacramento International Airport 1 hr 41
Old Faithful Geyser of California (5 min) Small, scenic geyser backdropped by palms & mountains, plus a gift shop with locally made goods. Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center (30 min) Whimsical museum with exhibits on famed cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, comics, a gift shop & more. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (34 min) Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing. Alexander Valley AVA (24 min) Expansive region known for its scenic landscapes, vineyards, wineries & a casino. Castello di Amorosa (6 min) 13th-century–style winery offering guided tours of the castle & tastings of Italian-inspired wines. Howell Mountain Vineyards (21 min) Wine estate known for Zinfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon, with views over surrounding wooded hills. Safari West (14 min) Upscale tented accommodation on a 400-acre wildlife preserve with safari tours & free breakfast. Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park (6 min) Historic state park & landmark mill featuring picnic facilities, hiking trails & weekend tours. Duckhorn Vineyards (10 min) Elegant winery with gardens specializing in Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon, plus tastings & tours. Schramsberg Vineyards (7 min) Known for sparkling wines, this manicured estate is open for tours & tastings by appointment only. Trione-Annadel State Park (29 min) Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license. Bothe-Napa Valley State Park (5 min) Near area wineries, this park features campgrounds & yurts, a seasonal pool, trails & picnic space. Clos Pegase Winery & Tasting Room (4 min) Mediterranean-inspired wine estate with a tasting room, gardens & extensive caves, plus tours. Spring Lake Park (32 min) Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails. Petrified Forest (8 min) Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago. |