Sacramento International Airport 1 hr 45
Spring Lake Park (35 min) Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails. Trione-Annadel State Park (32 min) Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license. Old Faithful Geyser of California (3 min) Small, scenic geyser backdropped by palms & mountains, plus a gift shop with locally made goods. Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center (33 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. Petrified Forest (10 min) Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago. Safari West (17 min) Upscale tented accommodation on a 400-acre wildlife preserve with safari tours & free breakfast. Castello di Amorosa (10 min) 13th-century–style winery offering guided tours of the castle & tastings of Italian-inspired wines. Alexander Valley AVA (24 min) Expansive region known for its scenic landscapes, vineyards, wineries & a casino. Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park (10 min) Historic state park & landmark mill featuring picnic facilities, hiking trails & weekend tours. Howell Mountain Vineyards (24 min) Wine estate known for Zinfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon, with views over surrounding wooded hills. Bothe-Napa Valley State Park (9 min) Near area wineries, this park features campgrounds & yurts, a seasonal pool, trails & picnic space. Clos Pegase Winery & Tasting Room (5 min) Mediterranean-inspired wine estate with a tasting room, gardens & extensive caves, plus tours. Schramsberg Vineyards (11 min) Known for sparkling wines, this manicured estate is open for tours & tastings by appointment only. Sharpsteen Museum (19 min) Local history museum with a stagecoach, simulated barn, working model train & other attractions. |