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Address: 3095 N Coastal Hwy 1, between Jenner and Bodega Bay, Bodega Bay, CA 94923
This beautiful, 17-mile stretch of shoreline, perhaps one of Northern California's most picturesque, is noteworthy for its rugged crags and secluded coves. From the Russian River to Bodega Head, visitors find that the rugged cliffs afford unparalleled photo opportunities of tidal pools, reefs, headlands, and natural arches that rest hundreds of...
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Address: 7801 St Helena Hwy, Oakville, CA 94558
Designed in Spanish Mission style, this Oakville winery joins Old World charm with modern technology. Founded in the late 1960s, the winery has long captivated and embraced the general public, holding wine tastings, facility tours, concerts, art exhibits, and a variety of seasonal celebrations that pair food and wine. The winery's tasting rooms...
Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center
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Address: 2301 Hardies Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Charlie Brown. Snoopy and Woodstock. Linus and Lucy. Pigpen. Legendary cartoonist Charles Schulz's creations come to life at this interpretive museum. Featured displays include a rotating exhibit of more than 100 original "Peanuts" cartoons and a stunning 17' x 22' tiled wall by Japanese artist Yoshiteru Otani that depicts Charlie Brown attempting...
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Address: 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA 94573
Formerly named the Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery, this facility regained its original prominence under the ownership of Francis Ford Coppola, the notable director and producer responsible for "The Godfather" trilogy and other award-winning films. The elegant, ivy-walled estate features lovely tasting rooms, a hand-carved staircase, stained glass...
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Address: 1 California Dr, Yountville, CA 94599
Chandon features outstanding sparkling wines – both the Reserve Brut and Brut Rosé dazzle – as well as classic Champagne varieties of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. The tasting room pairs hand-selected appetizers with Chandon's sparkling wines, and terrace seating is available. This legendary winery also boasts one of the Valley's most...
Viansa Winery and Italian Marketplace
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Address: 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476
Reminiscent of the Italian wine country, this lovely complex overlooks the verdant Carneros grape-growing region and is a literal celebration of its founders' proud Italian heritage. The building's tiled roof and ivy-draped stucco walls exude a Tuscan feel, and the Mediterranean-inspired landscaping features olive trees, stone pines, and Italian...
Jack London State Historic Park
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Address: 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Named in honor of the California-born writer and adventurer, Jack London SHP sits about 20 minutes north of downtown Sonoma. In 1905, London moved into a stone cottage in the current park and, subsequently, wrote scores of books, short stories, and articles. At the home, which still stands today, visitors can learn about the man who wrote such...
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Address: 4100 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga, CA 94515
Some three million years ago, nearby Mount St. Helena erupted and blew a blanket of volcanic ash over the area just north of modern-day Calistoga. Over time, the redwood trees were infiltrated by ash and silica, a process that led to their eventual petrifaction. Interestingly enough, alongside the trees, scientists discovered scores of petrified...
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Address: 2555 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574
First-time travelers to Napa Valley would be remiss if they didn't visit the CIA's California campus. A word to the wise, though: This isn't the "Mission Impossible" sort of CIA. Far from it, as folks attending the institute's cooking demonstrations would attest. For a real treat, make reservations at Wine Spectator Restaurant, whose terraced...
