. suites add whirlpool tubs. guests have complimentary access to the hot springs pool and loaner bikes, plus a picnic area with lounge seating and a hammock. set in napa valley, this scenic spa resort is fed by a geothermal aquifer and is a minute's drive from the lake county highway, 4 miles from castello di amorosa castle and winery, and 5 miles from the petrified forest. a hot spring-fed spa offers treatments (fee), including mud baths. accessed by exterior corridors, cozy rooms with contemporary furnishings feature free wi-fi and cable tv, upgraded rooms offer kitchenettes and french doors leading to private patios; some also have saunas Sacramento International Airport 1 hr 44
Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center (33 min) Whimsical museum with exhibits on famed cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, comics, a gift shop & more. Sharpsteen Museum (12 min) Local history museum with a stagecoach, simulated barn, working model train & other attractions. Petrified Forest (11 min) Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago. Trione-Annadel State Park (32 min) Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license. Clos Pegase Winery & Tasting Room (5 min) Mediterranean-inspired wine estate with a tasting room, gardens & extensive caves, plus tours. Howell Mountain Vineyards (23 min) Wine estate known for Zinfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon, with views over surrounding wooded hills. Schramsberg Vineyards (10 min) Known for sparkling wines, this manicured estate is open for tours & tastings by appointment only. Castello di Amorosa (9 min) 13th-century–style winery offering guided tours of the castle & tastings of Italian-inspired wines. Spring Lake Park (35 min) Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails. Bothe-Napa Valley State Park (8 min) Near area wineries, this park features campgrounds & yurts, a seasonal pool, trails & picnic space. Old Faithful Geyser of California (5 min) Small, scenic geyser backdropped by palms & mountains, plus a gift shop with locally made goods. Alexander Valley AVA (26 min) Expansive region known for its scenic landscapes, vineyards, wineries & a casino. Safari West (17 min) Upscale tented accommodation on a 400-acre wildlife preserve with safari tours & free breakfast. 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 (9 min) Historic state park & landmark mill featuring picnic facilities, hiking trails & weekend tours. |