the warm rooms feature free wi-fi and cable tv, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. other amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness center. set on the banks of the napa river, this relaxed hotel is a mile from both the napa valley opera house and the napa valley wine train. suites have sitting areas and/or whirlpool tubs. freebies include a hot breakfast buffet and parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 6
Kenzo Estate (19 min) Winery, cabernet sauvignon, vineyard, wine, and sauvignon blanc Stags' Leap Winery (19 min) Castle-like manor house turned vineyards dating back to the 19th century, offering tours & tastings. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (22 min) Enormous amusement park filled with high-speed roller coasters & rides, plus wildlife attractions. Skyline Wilderness Park (5 min) Wilderness park offering hiking, biking & equestrian trails, camp sites & a native plant garden. Buena Vista Winery (26 min) Landmark circa-1857 winery with historic buildings, formal gardens, tastings & picnic spots. Domaine Carneros (13 min) Winery specializing in still & sparkling wines, with a French-inspired chateau & formal gardens. Sonoma Plaza (25 min) Town hub featuring a green space lined with 1800s buildings, restaurants, tasting rooms & shops. Trefethen Family Vineyards (13 min) Charming local vineyard in tranquil surrounds offering winery tours, tastings & events. Sonoma State Historic Park (25 min) Historic Franciscan mission founded in 1823, with exhibits & a collection of watercolor paintings. Del Dotto Historic Winery & Caves (10 min) Restored winery & vineyard featuring 19th-century caves for aging wine, with tours available. Oxbow Public Market (5 min) This sprawling marketplace features a riverside deck, food vendors, local produce & more. Scribe Winery (18 min) Reservations are required at this palm-flanked hacienda that offers wine flights & seasonal bites. Sonoma TrainTown Railroad (23 min) Quarter-scale, old-timey train making 20-minute trips to a mini town with a petting zoo & rides. |