Sonoma. Picturesque town surrounds the old town plaza with shops and restaurants.

Napa. Outstanding Victorian-era residential area just south of downtown

Calistoga. Interesting shops and restaurants line Lincoln Avenue in this town famous for its water and mud baths.

Occidental. A favorite destination for Italian cuisine, nestled in a small tree-filled valley.

Petaluma. Victorian homes and iron-front buildings in historic downtown area.

Lake Sonoma, off Hwy 101, on Dry Creek Rd near Healdsburg. One of the best boating sites in northern California. Camping plus water sports.
(707) 433-9483 Lake Sonoma, (707) 433-2200 Lake Sonoma Marina.

Six Flags Marine World, on Marine World Parkway, 1 mile east of Hwy 37, Vallejo. Combination zoo, oceanarium, and theme park.
(707) 643-6722.

Old Faithful Geyser, 1 mile northwest of Calistoga on Tubbs Lane. Fed by underground springs, this geyser erupts regularly every 40-50 minutes.

(707) 942-6463.

 

Petrified Forest, 5 miles west of Calistoga on Petrified Forest Rd. Historic landmark of volcano-flattened, petrified trees.

(707) 942-6667.