California · 3 to 4 days · about 180 miles

Wine Country Ridgelines: Napa, Sonoma and Route 128

Vineyard estates, spa inns and the quiet Anderson Valley.

Start in Napa with estate hotels among the vines, cross the hills to Healdsburg's design-forward inns, then follow Route 128 through the Anderson Valley's redwoods and small wineries to the coast. The driving is short; the point is the stays.

Where to stay, night by night

1. Stop 1 · 1 night

   Yountville, CA

   The heart of Napa dining, with intimate luxury inns.

   Our pick: Hotel Yountville

   Also worth a look: Bardessono, North Block Hotel

   Boutique inns in YountvillePrivate homes on Vrbo

2. Stop 2 · 2 nights

   Healdsburg, CA

   Boutique hotels around a walkable plaza and top tasting rooms.

   Our pick: Montage Healdsburg

   Also worth a look: SingleThread Inn, Harmon Guest House

   Boutique inns in HealdsburgPrivate homes on Vrbo

3. Stop 3 · 1 night

   Philo, CA

   Farm stays and cabins in the Anderson Valley on Route 128.

   Our pick: The Madrones

   Also worth a look: The Philo Apple Farm

   Boutique inns in PhiloPrivate homes on Vrbo

When to go

Harvest in September and October is busiest; spring is calmer and green.

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