Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House
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One block east of State St, the collection’s mainstays are paintings by Grace Hudson (1865–1937). Her sensitive depictions of Pomo people and other…
Must-see attractions in Along Highway 101
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Sustainably grown, harvested and produced, ‘America’s Greenest Winery’ offers affordable, bold, earthy reds. The tasting room, lined in brick with low…
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If you visit one boutique winery in Lake County make it Olof Cellars. The wines are excellent – most are reds aged for a minimum of three years – and the…
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The Italian Graziano family is one of the oldest grape-growing families in Mendocino County and specializes in ‘Cal-Ital’ wines – including Primitivo,…
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Sample standout (and organic!) Pinot Gris, Valdiguié and Pinot Noir from a stunning hilltop tasting room tucked into the forest.
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A cult favorite, supercool Kaz is about blends: whatever is in the organic vineyards goes into the wine – and they’re blended at crush, not during…
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Among the best community museums in this half of the state. It puts the lives of early settlers in excellent historical context – much drawn from old…
Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve
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Two miles west of Orr Hot Springs, this 2743-acre reserve protects some of the best old-growth redwood groves within a day’s drive from San Francisco. A 2…
Chacewater Winery & Olive Mill
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Sample a wide array of largely organic wines and then soak up the alcohol with an equally memorable olive oil tasting. Bring your favorite bottle to the…
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Located in a former 1920s schoolhouse in central Hopland, this fourth-generation family-owned winery has bocce courts, bold red wines and chocolate – a…
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One of the most visitor-friendly options around with award-winning Pinot Noir and dry Gewürztraminer; has twice-daily free tours (10:30am and 2pm;…
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The highlight of a tour here is the descent into the cool caves (book a day in advance). Sensuous whites and rare-in-California Malbecs are all…
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The oldest vineyard in the valley serves exquisite tastings inside a rose-covered cottage.
Jackson Demonstration State Forest
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Fifteen miles west of Willits on Hwy 20, this forest offers day-use recreational activities, including hiking trails and mountain-biking. You can also…
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The showpiece here is the ornate temple with its 10,000 golden Buddha statues, elsewhere enjoy pretty courtyards, lush landscaping and decorative peacocks…
Anderson Valley Historical Society Museum
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Situated in a tastefully renovated red schoolhouse west of Boonville, this museum displays historical artifacts, including an interesting display centered…
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For the best fruit, skip the obvious roadside stands and head to this gorgeous farm for preserves, chutneys and organic heirloom apples and pears. For…
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This winery has a stunning location on a hilltop overlooking the lake with picnic tables available for anyone who wants to pack a lunch. Visitors can opt…
Real Goods Solar Living Center
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This progressive, futuristic 13-acre campus is largely responsible for the area's bold green initiatives. Shop at the Real Goods Store, take a self-guided…
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Just south of Ukiah, this winery, vineyard and pear, olive and Christmas-tree farm with wondrous views over the valley is a great place to picnic (in a…
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Four miles from Kelseyville, on the lake’s western shore, this park is idyllic and gorgeous, with hiking trails, fishing, boating and camping. The bird…
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The best reason to come here is to view the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired tasting room, which was built from a single fallen redwood trunk. The Pinot Noir…
Calpine Geothermal Visitor Center
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The Geysers is the largest geothermal energy complex in the world, generating 850 megawatts of clean, renewable energy. Check out operator Calpine's…
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Looking like a Western movie set, downtown Kelseyville is where family-owned winery tasting rooms such as Wildhurst (tasting free) rustle beside hardware…
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You'll get the highlights reel of Anderson Valley at this sustainable farm, creamery and vineyard where you can pair small batch cheeses with Alsatian…
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Remote, stunning Tuscan villa in the unique High Valley appellation surrounded by magnificent landscaped gardens.
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Willits’ most famous resident was the champion racehorse Seabiscuit, who grew up here. Three-hour tours of his former ranch are available by reservation…
