| this eclectic inn set in a restored 1870s building is within a 20-minute drive of many sonoma vineyards and 20 miles from the point reyes national seashore. all of the inn's quirky, colorful rooms have hardwood floors and private bathrooms (most have clawfoot tubs), as well as flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. perks include a business center, free parking, tandem bikes and a cafe. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 2
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This park with 165 acres of wetlands offers paths for walking & cycling, plus a fishing pier. | 
