| built on 19th-century train tracks, this quirky, upscale inn is 2 blocks from the st. most rooms have sitting areas and wood-paneled walls. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. minimum-stay rules may apply. bright, simply furnished rooms set in converted rail cars, feature private bathrooms, minifridges and coffeemakers, plus patios, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. 5 miles from the silverado trail winery route and 9 miles from charming downtown napa. helena highway, 2. amenities include complimentary parking, and a hip coffee bar in a vintage caboose. kids age 16 and under stay at no charge with a parent
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 17
Sonoma TrainTown Railroad (29 min)
Quarter-scale, old-timey train making 20-minute trips to a mini town with a petting zoo & rides. Domaine Carneros (20 min)
Winery specializing in still & sparkling wines, with a French-inspired chateau & formal gardens. Stags' Leap Winery (10 min)
Castle-like manor house turned vineyards dating back to the 19th century, offering tours & tastings. Sonoma Plaza (32 min)
Town hub featuring a green space lined with 1800s buildings, restaurants, tasting rooms & shops. Cakebread Cellars (9 min)
Guests taste wine in nine country-chic rooms & a glass-walled bottle library at this modern venue. Sonoma State Historic Park (31 min)
Historic Franciscan mission founded in 1823, with exhibits & a collection of watercolor paintings. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (40 min)
Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing. Oxbow Public Market (19 min)
This sprawling marketplace features a riverside deck, food vendors, local produce & more. Trefethen Family Vineyards (7 min)
Charming local vineyard in tranquil surrounds offering winery tours, tastings & events. Del Dotto Historic Winery & Caves (15 min)
Restored winery & vineyard featuring 19th-century caves for aging wine, with tours available. Buena Vista Winery (32 min)
Landmark circa-1857 winery with historic buildings, formal gardens, tastings & picnic spots. Jack London State Historic Park (37 min)
Vast park dedicated to Jack London featuring his gravesite, a museum, historic buildings & trails. Mumm Napa (13 min) | 
