What to do, where to stay, and where to eat in Napa and Sonoma
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Between the wineries, intimate inns, charming small towns, wondrous coastline, and ever-changing roster of innovative restaurants, Napa and Sonoma provide enough alluring diversions to satisfy any traveler. Find the wine country vacation for you with maps, deals, and the best hotels and restaurants.
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Napa and Sonoma Features
- Napa and Sonoma Style July, 2007
- T+L scoured California's wine country to find one-of-a-kind boutiques and charming small-town stores. From Calistoga to Healdsburg, these eight spots are worth a visit.
- Here's to Healdsburg September, 2007
- Swanky digs, just-pressed grape juice, and gorgeous countryside— this corner of wine country shows all ages a good time
- Napa’s New Flavors March, 2008
- Great American Drives April, 2007
- Whether you’re looking for mud baths or dirt trails, rare antiques or just a really good meal, Travel + Leisure has mapped out easy drives that are sure to steer you in the right direction.
Flourishing Food in Northern California April, 2000
- Forget Tuscanythe most enticing artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oils, and condiments can be found in northern California. Here, an essential tasting menu.
Sonoma's New Star July, 2006
- With a mix of chic hotels, creative chefs, and stylish boutiques, Healdsburg, California, has emerged as a cosmopolitan hub that still pays homage to its rural Sonoma roots.
- Natural Beauties November, 2007
Napa Valley, Reconsidered September, 2004
- While you were away, this California gold mine has been quietly reinventing itself. From Carneros to Calistoga, Matt Lee and Ted Lee uncover the best of what's new in wine country.
Passion Fruit July, 2005
- What drives a man to cross the country to taste hundreds of tomatoes? Jonathan Reynolds embarks on an epic quest to rediscover the heirloom fruit of his youth
- T+L Reports: Sonoma Goes Moma August, 2003
- T+L Reports: Hey Now, You're a Rock Star October, 2005