the casual rooms feature cherry wood furnishings and local artwork, plus free wi-fi and coffeemakers. there's a heated outdoor pool, indoor therapy pools, plus finnish saunas, a spa (surcharge) and flower gardens. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 8 miles from the bothe-napa valley state park, this relaxed hotel and spa occupies simple mediterranean-style buildings. suites add kitchens, pull-out sofas and jacuzzi tubs. 5 miles from the petrified forest and 3. set 3 Sacramento International Airport 1 hr 42
Castello di Amorosa (8 min) 13th-century–style winery offering guided tours of the castle & tastings of Italian-inspired wines. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (36 min) Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing. Schramsberg Vineyards (9 min) Known for sparkling wines, this manicured estate is open for tours & tastings by appointment only. Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park (8 min) Historic state park & landmark mill featuring picnic facilities, hiking trails & weekend tours. Bothe-Napa Valley State Park (6 min) Near area wineries, this park features campgrounds & yurts, a seasonal pool, trails & picnic space. Alexander Valley AVA (25 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. Howell Mountain Vineyards (23 min) Wine estate known for Zinfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon, with views over surrounding wooded hills. Clos Pegase Winery & Tasting Room (6 min) Mediterranean-inspired wine estate with a tasting room, gardens & extensive caves, plus tours. Spring Lake Park (33 min) Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails. Duckhorn Vineyards (12 min) Elegant winery with gardens specializing in Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon, plus tastings & tours. Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center (31 min) Whimsical museum with exhibits on famed cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, comics, a gift shop & more. Petrified Forest (9 min) Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago. Safari West (15 min) Upscale tented accommodation on a 400-acre wildlife preserve with safari tours & free breakfast. Old Faithful Geyser of California (6 min) Small, scenic geyser backdropped by palms & mountains, plus a gift shop with locally made goods. |