unpretentious rooms with separate sitting areas feature free wifi and cable tv, as well as microwaves and minifridges. 3 miles from the six flags discovery kingdom theme park and 12. there's a complimentary continental breakfast, an outdoor heated pool and a hot tub. some rooms add kitchenettes and whirlpool tubs. on-site parking is free. 7 miles from the napa valley wine train. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. just off route 37, this modest 2-story hotel is 2 San Francisco International Airport 48 min
Viansa Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room (21 min) Tours & tastings at a hilltop wine estate overlooking a wetland habitat for herons, egrets & geese. The Donum Estate (30 min) Pinot Noir-focused winery with a rustic, reservations-only tasting room framed by contemporary art. Benicia State Recreation Area (14 min) Marshes, grassy hillsides & rocky beaches attract hikers, birders, fishers & cyclists to this park. Domaine Carneros (22 min) Winery specializing in still & sparkling wines, with a French-inspired chateau & formal gardens. Mare Island (9 min) Guided tours of a former naval shipyard area, including officers' homes & a history museum. Ram's Gate Winery (17 min) Tastings & wine-&-food pairings in a range of settings, including a veranda with an open fire. John Muir National Historic Site (21 min) A 2.4-mile hiking trail loop that begins near the John Muir house, with scenic mountain views. Bouchaine Vineyards (25 min) Wine tasting in a stylish locale with a reclaimed cypress bar, stone fireplace & vineyard views. Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge (9 min) Vallejo Ferry (9 min) Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (4 min) Enormous amusement park filled with high-speed roller coasters & rides, plus wildlife attractions. Carquinez Strait (22 min) Lighthouse and marsh Oxbow Public Market (23 min) This sprawling marketplace features a riverside deck, food vendors, local produce & more. Point Pinole Regional Shoreline (23 min) Sprawling park with scenic, multi-use trails through meadows, eucalyptus woods, bluffs & beaches. Skyline Wilderness Park (20 min) Wilderness park offering hiking, biking & equestrian trails, camp sites & a native plant garden. |