day trips from san francisco
San Francisco is a great city and there is an endless list of things to do there. However, sometimes you just need to escape for a bit. Luckily, this amazing city is surrounded by spectacular scenery, beautiful beaches and small towns perfect for day trips. From wine-tasting in Napa to relaxing in Sacramento, there is plenty to see in just a couple hours drive.
napa valley
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archer hotel
Downtown Napa's new boutique retreat with luxe rooms and balcony-clad suites
vino bello resort
Nestled among the rolling, vine covered hills of Napa County, this picturesque resort includes studios and one and two bedroom units
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ad hoc
Informal eatery serving American fare with a set menu, created by chef Thomas Keller.
Auberge du Soleil
Tables on the famous terrace are some of the best in Napa Valley where one can enjoy panoramic views of the neighboring vineyards
charlie palmer steak
Sophisticated steakhouse serves seafood, sides & wine in sleek, airy quarters.
gott's roadside
Inventive burgers & towering sandwiches, plus beer & wine offered at a chill, self-serve joint with picnic tables.
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Napa Valley Wine Train
Relaxing three-hour, thirty-six mile round-trip journey from the historic town of Napa
oxbow market
This sprawling marketplace features a riverside deck, food vendors, local produce & more
Schramsberg vineyards
Peju Province Winery
sonoma valley
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Ledson Hotel
A luxury, old-world style six-room boutique hotel and French bistro located on the historical Sonoma Plaza.
The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa
Enjoy wine country in style with a stay at this breathtaking Sonoma resort with newly renovated accommodations and luxury amenities
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The girl & the fig
Inventive French country fare & fine wines are offered at this rustic bistro with an outdoor patio
Cafe La Haye
Quaint, stylish nook known for a creative, American menu
The Depot Hotel Restaurant Sonoma
Elevated Italian cuisine is served in an 1870 train depot turned hotel with a garden
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Low-key, modern nook featuring a broad selection of sparkling wine by the glass, flight or bottle.
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Corner 103
Tasting room offering wine lovers a unique experience where wine is explored and discussed in a relaxed environment
Buena Vista Winery
Figone Olive Oil Co. tour
Family owned olive oil & balsamic vinegar company offering tastings paired with food
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
sacramento
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the citizen hotel
Inventive burgers & towering sandwiches, plus beer & wine offered at a chill, self-
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grange
High-end eatery with a lofty feel preparing a farm-to-fork menu
zocalo
Roomy, elegant restaurant & bar with modern Mexican dishes
Bacon & Butter
Farm-to-table cafe serving American breakfast & lunch fare, plus beer & wine, in contemporary digs
la cosecha
Inventive burgers & towering sandwiches, plus beer & wine offered at a chill, self-
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Crocker Art Museum
Longest continuously-operating art museum in the West
Old Sacramento
This historic park is a cluster of noteworthy, early Gold Rush commercial structures now full of shops & restaurants
Midtown
The Midtown area of Sacramento is known for being the hippest and fastest-growing district in the California capital
