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  1. Popad avatar

    Rainy Napa/Sonoma

    by Popad 12 November 2011

    My 70-year old mother-in-law and a female friend of hers are arriving to stay with us in the Bay Area next week. We're going to spend…

  2. oliander avatar

    Re: Where to stay Napa / Sonoma ?

    by oliander 07 July 2011

    The most charming, walkable wine country towns will be places like Sonoma, Geyserville, Glen Ellen, Calistoga, Guerneville. But the places…

  3. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: Napa/Sonoma vineyards -- closed/fewer hours on Sunday or Memorial Day?

    by nutraxfornerves 10 May 2011

    To be specific, you won't be visiting vineyards, you will be visiting wineries (unless, of course, you hit one of the few wineries that…

  4. JoanR avatar

    RE: Napa Or Sonoma

    by JoanR 15 February 2011

    When you refer to the "Napa" and "Sonoma" wine regions you really need to know a little geography. The Napa Valley is anchored in the…

  5. zeldasdad avatar

    Re: Ultimate trip - California and Grand Canyon.

    by zeldasdad 06 January 2011

    >So far, our itinerary is as follows; Flight to Los Angeles, Palm springs, Laughlin (not sure why), Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon,…

  6. thowdfella avatar

    Ultimate trip - California and Grand Canyon.

    by thowdfella 06 January 2011

    My wife and I are trying to plan a one off, best possible trip to California and Grand Canyon. As we are both in our seventies, we will…

  7. yaguri avatar

    Re: Tours to Sonoma Wine Country

    by yaguri 16 September 2010

    Note that if you rent a car in SF you can also do this pretty easily as an independent traveler. There are rental offices near Union…

  8. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: Road Trip - San Fran to Vegas

    by nutraxfornerves 09 September 2010

    >3rd - 4th June - Napa - Doubletree Hotel Sonomo Is that the [_Doubletree Hotel, Sonoma_|http://www.dtsonoma.com/]? That hotel is in…

  9. windy avatar

    RE: Advice: driving itinerary San Fran - Napa/Sonoma Valleys & Mendocino Coast

    by windy 22 August 2010

    The cities of Napa and Sonoma are less than 20 miles apart, but the counties/valleys run more than 70 miles north to south. It does depend…

  10. smartcookiee avatar

    RE: Must See, Can't Miss in San Francisco?

    by smartcookiee 02 August 2010

    Have you been to Berkeley and Oakland already? What about Palo Alto/Stanford? Monterey? Santa Cruz? Napa or Sonoma Valley?

  11. yaguri avatar

    Re: California Wine trip

    by yaguri 14 June 2010

    If you're planning to drive yourself (and if so, make sure your designated driver is limiting his/her intake), here are some thoughts:…

  12. luvntravel avatar

    RE: Napa, Sonoma, Pt Reyes .. where to go??

    by luvntravel 09 May 2010

    Do you have a car? Looking to drive a bit? If so, here's a twist: the Marin headlands are a beautiful drive - gorgeous scenery of the…

  13. windy avatar

    RE: 5 days away from San Francisco ...any suggestions?

    by windy 07 May 2010

    Yes, Pt Reyes, Sonoma, Napa is too much for one day or two. Skip Napa and spend more time in Sonoma, or vice versa. Sonoma and Napa are…

  14. yaguri avatar

    Re: Driving times: San Francisco to Napa Valley/Sonoma and back.

    by yaguri 05 May 2010

    Google maps will answer your question about driving times outside of rush hour, though I agree with the poster who said you're better…

  15. djbates avatar

    RE: Yosemite to Sonoma Valley by public transport - Advice needed please!

    by djbates 06 June 2009

    You have all been a great help, much appreaciated. It definitely gives me something to go on and I am much clearer now. Thanks

  16. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: Yosemite to Sonoma Valley by public transport - Advice needed please!

    by nutraxfornerves 03 June 2009

    Your options aren't all that great as they will involve backtracking and bus changing. One thing to consider is that "Sonoma Valley"…

  17. Kahua avatar

    RE: Yosemite to Sonoma Valley by public transport - Advice needed please!

    by Kahua 03 June 2009

    Yup. You're only way is back through SF. Too bad you don't want to rent a car. That would solve your problem.

  18. trekker502 avatar

    RE: Yosemite to Sonoma Valley by public transport - Advice needed please!

    by trekker502 03 June 2009

    You could sign up for a wine country tour through Sonoma Valley and maybe Napa Valley. For Yosemite, try [www.greentortoise.com]. You…

  19. djbates avatar

    Yosemite to Sonoma Valley by public transport - Advice needed please!

    by djbates 03 June 2009

    My girlfriend and I are travelling to the US in Sept 09. We are takign in NY, Chicago and San Fransisco. We are doing it all by public…

  20. rguasco avatar

    RE: Towns to visit in Umbria?

    by rguasco 23 April 2009

    Thanks Tony, you are a wealth of insight. Well versed in wine tasting and the penalties spending working weekends in Sonoma Valley next…

  21. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: San Francisco / Sonoma

    by nutraxfornerves 12 March 2009

    Are you talking about the town of Sonoma specifically, the Sonoma Valley wine regions in general, or the whole of Sonoma county, which…

  22. trekker502 avatar

    RE: WWOOFing N. Cali: Humboldt, Mendocino or Sonoma?

    by trekker502 02 February 2009

    Check out Jughandle Creek Farm, just north of the town of Mendocino -- google it. They rent out their old farmhouse like a hostel, but…

  23. iuvalleyquti avatar

    1st time to Australia - Roadtrip ideas/advice please!!

    by iuvalleyquti 08 August 2008

    Hi all - I will be visiting Australia for the first time this coming December (through NYE). I'm in my early- to mid-20s and will be staying…

  24. mintchocolatechip avatar

    Re: Coast to coast

    by mintchocolatechip 06 August 2008

    My husband and I did a road trip from Seattle to San Diego a couple of years ago that took 2 weeks. I don't really remember how much…

  25. lolasf avatar

    RE: Your Chance To Rip My California Itinerary

    by lolasf 23 July 2008

    Don't worry about finding a place to eat in Sonoma. No need to head to Napa or Healdsburg. Sonoma is built for tourists, so it's easy…

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