| set in a restored 1860s victorian home in landscaped gardens, this luxe bed-and-breakfast in the historic district is within a 10-minute walk of restaurants and bars, and a mile from the napa valley wine train. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a serene courtyard garden with seating. cottages with separate entrances add tvs, minifridges and coffeemakers, plus private gardens or sitting areas. complimentary cooked breakfast is served in an elegant dining room. spa treatments are available for a fee. polished, tv-free rooms offer free wi-fi, complimentary wine and heated bathroom floors; some have whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces, and/or balconies
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 7
Sonoma Plaza (22 min)
Town hub featuring a green space lined with 1800s buildings, restaurants, tasting rooms & shops. Sonoma TrainTown Railroad (20 min)
Quarter-scale, old-timey train making 20-minute trips to a mini town with a petting zoo & rides. Scribe Winery (15 min)
Reservations are required at this palm-flanked hacienda that offers wine flights & seasonal bites. Oxbow Public Market (18 min)
This sprawling marketplace features a riverside deck, food vendors, local produce & more. Del Dotto Historic Winery & Caves (11 min)
Restored winery & vineyard featuring 19th-century caves for aging wine, with tours available. Skyline Wilderness Park (8 min)
Wilderness park offering hiking, biking & equestrian trails, camp sites & a native plant garden. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (23 min)
Enormous amusement park filled with high-speed roller coasters & rides, plus wildlife attractions. Sonoma State Historic Park (22 min)
Historic Franciscan mission founded in 1823, with exhibits & a collection of watercolor paintings. Domaine Carneros (10 min)
Winery specializing in still & sparkling wines, with a French-inspired chateau & formal gardens. Stags' Leap Winery (21 min)
Castle-like manor house turned vineyards dating back to the 19th century, offering tours & tastings. Trefethen Family Vineyards (11 min)
Charming local vineyard in tranquil surrounds offering winery tours, tastings & events. Buena Vista Winery (23 min)
Landmark circa-1857 winery with historic buildings, formal gardens, tastings & picnic spots. Napa Valley Balloons, Inc (9 min)
Hot-air balloon tours with views of the day breaking over vineyards, lakes & forested mountains. | 
