| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. an area shuttle and parking are complimentary. the stylish rooms with rustic-chic accents provide free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges, keurig coffeemakers and rainfall showers; some offer balconies or patios. an outdoor pool features geothermal water, and there's a hot tub, a sauna and a steam room. helena golf course. off state route 29, this relaxed boutique hotel with countryside views is 12 minutes' walk from the city center and a mile from mount st. upgraded rooms add sitting areas, while suites also include fireplaces
Sacramento International Airport 1 hr 43
Spring Lake Park (34 min)
Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails. Old Faithful Geyser of California (4 min)
Small, scenic geyser backdropped by palms & mountains, plus a gift shop with locally made goods. Petrified Forest (10 min)
Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago. Castello di Amorosa (8 min)
13th-century–style winery offering guided tours of the castle & tastings of Italian-inspired wines. 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. Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center (32 min)
Whimsical museum with exhibits on famed cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, comics, a gift shop & more. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (37 min)
Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing. Sharpsteen Museum (13 min)
Local history museum with a stagecoach, simulated barn, working model train & other attractions. Howell Mountain Vineyards (22 min)
Wine estate known for Zinfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon, with views over surrounding wooded hills. Trione-Annadel State Park (32 min)
Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license. Schramsberg Vineyards (9 min)
Known for sparkling wines, this manicured estate is open for tours & tastings by appointment only. Safari West (16 min)
Upscale tented accommodation on a 400-acre wildlife preserve with safari tours & free breakfast. Alexander Valley AVA (25 min)
Expansive region known for its scenic landscapes, vineyards, wineries & a casino. Clos Pegase Winery & Tasting Room (3 min)
Mediterranean-inspired wine estate with a tasting room, gardens & extensive caves, plus tours. | 
