Wine Country Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Napa Valley which includes landscape views and a park
Tour the picturesque vineyards of California’s valleys, where friendly viticulturalists grow some of the most acclaimed wines from the New World.

Taste the good life in California Wine Country, a long stretch of valleys lined with vineyards and backed by dramatic scenery. Walk through fields covered with vines beneath the warm California sun and sip on some of the finest wines in the nation. In between vineyard visits, find entertainment in the charming towns and cities scattered throughout the region.

The first vineyards in California were planted by Spanish missionaries in the late 18th century and commercial wineries started a few decades later. In Sonoma County visit Buena Vista Winery, which was established in 1857, to taste wines from the oldest-surviving premium vineyard in California.

Northern California is home of some of the most prestigious wine-growing regions. Stroll through the acclaimed vineyards of scenic Napa Valley. Fourteen different regions within the valley come with their own American Viticultural Area (AVA) appellation. Take tours of chic city wineries in places such as Yountville and St. Helena, where you can also dine on Michelin-starred food. One of the best ways to explore the region is in a hot air balloon soaring over the tranquil landscapes.

Neighboring Sonoma County regularly competes with Napa for prestige. The vast county has more than 400 wineries, many of which offer tasting sessions and tours. Take a tram tour around the grounds of Benziger Family Winery or cycle between fields on a bike tour from Sonoma.

Wine country stretches south of San Francisco into Central California. Explore scenic Monterey County, home of the dramatic coastal region Big Sur. Carmel Valley has big-hitting wineries, including vast Holman Ranch and atmospheric Joullian Vineyards.

Find a charming and unexpected pocket of Wine Country in hotter Southern California. The town of Temecula is surrounded by vine-covered hills, in a climate and atmosphere that recalls Tuscany.

Fly to San Francisco International Airport for quick access to the valleys of Northern and Central California. Tasting tours are available in the vineyards of California Wine Country throughout the year, although many visitors enjoy coming in fall to watch the harvests take place.

Where to stay in Wine Country

Napa featuring landscape views and a sunset

Downtown Napa

5/5(8 area reviews)

Downtown Napa is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, fine wine and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Napa Valley Wine Train or Napa River while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Central Napa

While visiting Central Napa, you might make a stop by sights like di Rosa Art + Nature Preserve and Rockzilla.

Central Napa
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Soscol Gateway South

If you're spending some time in Soscol Gateway South, Napa River and Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park are top sights worth seeing.

Soscol Gateway South
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Alta Heights

While Alta Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Napa Valley Wine Train and Napa Valley Expo.

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McPherson

While McPherson may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Napa Valley Wine Train and Oxbow Commons.

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Fuller Park

When in Fuller Park, you can plan a visit to Napa Valley Wine Train and Napa Premium Outlets, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fuller Park
The Sandman Hotel
The Sandman Hotel
3 out of 5
3421 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA
The price is ₹8,012 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
₹8,012
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Rosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,617 reviews)
"Helpful staff. Well kept rooms. Good amenities."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

The Sandman Hotel
Silverado Resort
Silverado Resort
4 out of 5
1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, CA
The price is ₹15,259 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
₹15,259
per night
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this spa resort in Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2024

Silverado Resort
Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country
Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country
4 out of 5
170 Railroad Street, Santa Rosa, CA
The price is ₹13,257 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹13,257
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santa Rosa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"My sister and I stayed for two nights. We took a 10 minute Uber into Sebastopol for an event. We had a great ex and will definitely stay again. We also enjoyed the heated pool and jacuzzi, it was perfect!"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mendo Bungalow
Mendo Bungalow
2 out of 5
44951 Larkin Rd, Mendocino, CA
Stay at this holiday home in Mendocino. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a terrace. Popular attractions Agate Beach and Friendship Park are located nearby. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
"Very clean, calm, and staff was very helpful."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Mendo Bungalow
Safari West
Safari West
2 out of 5
3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa, CA
Stay at this campsite in Santa Rosa. Enjoy free parking, on-site spa services and a terrace. Popular attractions Safari West and Petrified Forest are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (215 reviews)
"This was a really neat experience"

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2024

Safari West
Sonoma's Best Cottages
Sonoma's Best Cottages
3.5 out of 5
1190 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star holiday home in Sonoma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a Smart TV. Popular attractions Haraszthy Villa and Bartholomew Estate Winery ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
"Affordable privacy"

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2024

Sonoma's Best Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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