| room service is available from an italian restaurant. 8 miles from santa rosa. set in downtown calistoga, this boutique hotel is a 13-minute walk from the mount st. continental breakfast is served in-room. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. some suites add separate living rooms and balconies, while artists' cottages have private patios and whirlpool tubs. helena golf course, and 16. the chic, sophisticated rooms have feather beds and come with free wi-fi and ipod docks, as well as flat-screen tvs, dvd players and espresso machines. there's an outdoor pool, a mineral-water whirlpool, and a day spa (surcharge)
Sacramento International Airport 1 hr 43
Schramsberg Vineyards (10 min)
Known for sparkling wines, this manicured estate is open for tours & tastings by appointment only. Petrified Forest (10 min)
Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago. Safari West (16 min)
Upscale tented accommodation on a 400-acre wildlife preserve with safari tours & free breakfast. Howell Mountain Vineyards (24 min)
Wine estate known for Zinfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon, with views over surrounding wooded hills. Alexander Valley AVA (26 min)
Expansive region known for its scenic landscapes, vineyards, wineries & a casino. Trione-Annadel State Park (31 min)
Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license. Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park (9 min)
Historic state park & landmark mill featuring picnic facilities, hiking trails & weekend tours. Spring Lake Park (34 min)
Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails. Bothe-Napa Valley State Park (7 min)
Near area wineries, this park features campgrounds & yurts, a seasonal pool, trails & picnic space. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (36 min)
Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing. Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center (32 min)
Whimsical museum with exhibits on famed cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, comics, a gift shop & more. Castello di Amorosa (8 min)
13th-century–style winery offering guided tours of the castle & tastings of Italian-inspired wines. Clos Pegase Winery & Tasting Room (6 min)
Mediterranean-inspired wine estate with a tasting room, gardens & extensive caves, plus tours. Duckhorn Vineyards (12 min)
Elegant winery with gardens specializing in Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon, plus tastings & tours. Old Faithful Geyser of California (7 min)
Small, scenic geyser backdropped by palms & mountains, plus a gift shop with locally made goods. | 
