CALIFORNIA COAST
Wine Country
Sun-kissed days, acres of rolling vineyards, a climate and countryside reminiscent of the
Mediterranean – California Wine Country is a destination that offers travelers the best of
what life has to offer. Idyllic towns, hundreds of wineries and tasting rooms, charming bed
and breakfasts, luxurious spas and exquisite dining opportunities make this stretch of
Northern California a must for both wine connoisseurs and outdoor enthusiasts alike. And
what better way to reach this famed region than with a scenic drive along the magnifi cent
Pacifi c coastline?
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admire the exhibits
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at the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens,
BEGINS AT: San Francisco, California the former home of the horticulturist whose
ENDS AT: San Francisco, California
cultivations included the Shasta daisy. Fans of the
comic strip Peanuts, meanwhile, will enjoy a trip
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to the Charles M. Schulz Museum, home to the
legendary cartoonist’s studio and a sculpture of
his most famous creations, Snoopy and Charlie
eparting from San Francisco, cross the Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds. From Bodega, head Brown.
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Golden Gate Bridge and head north, northeast to Healdsburg, located in the heart From Santa Rosa, travel southeast to Napa,
following the coastal Highway 1 through of Sonoma County and an ideal location from one of California Wine Country’s best-known
the Golden Gate National Recreation which to begin your exploration of California destinations. Explore the surrounding hillsides,
Area. Enjoy spectacular coastal views as Wine Country. Complete with a picturesque town sample premier wines, enjoy gourmet cuisine
you head north along the Point Reyes National plaza, fi ne restaurants, shops, galleries and a or relax at world-class spas and resorts. Or for a
Seashore and continue to Bodega Bay, the seasonal farmer’s market, Healdsburg’s small- little bit of all of the above, board the Napa Valley
coastal town made famous in town Victorian charm offers the Wine Train for a leisurely, three-hour journey
perfect base for exploring the through wine country. Relax amid the elegance
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100 wineries and tasting rooms of a vintage Pullman car while admiring the
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throughout the surrounding breathtaking scenery and savoring a sumptuous
valleys. Be sure to leave time for gourmet meal accompanied by – what else? – a
the area’s recreational pursuits: selection of local wines.
From a hot air balloon ride Continue your wine country adventure
over the vineyards and golfi ng by traveling south to Novato. Located at the
on world-class courses to northern tip of Marin County, Novato is not
swimming and canoeing the only home to local wineries but also a center for
Russian River, Healdsburg both Spanish and Native American culture and
offers a wide range of outdoor heritage. Taste local wines and cheeses, view the
activities to complement the exhibits at the Marin Museum of the American
region’s popular wine tastings Indian and stroll the streets of Novato’s Old Town
and tours. district before returning to San Francisco.
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