Tag: california
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I’ve Been to over 60 Napa Area Wineries
Napa Valley and wine is kinda my thing even though I live in MN. I make it a point to go at least once a year. We have gone every year since 2017. I would go more often but I do love to visit other cities and countries. Napa is also getting really expensive So…
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California Coastal Drive
We took this drive in the fall and drove 2 parts over 2 days. We started in Windsor CA, near Santa Rosa. You could easily do this drive in one day but we wanted to spend the middle of the day exploring wineries and Healdsburg. I am typically not a road trip fan but when…
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Weekend Getaway: Healdsburg
Forget over priced busy Napa and get away to Healdsburg CA, just north of Santa Rosa. We visited this town for 2 days back in 2022 and came back to visit Ryans parents in Windsor and it’s safe to say I will be back visiting the in-laws lots! Where to Stay: We have stayed at…
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Hidden Gems of Calistoga
Calistoga is a cute little town 30 miles north of Napa. You can find great food, amazing wineries and fun places to stay. You can find my full Calistoga Itinerary here! Hope you enjoy! UP VALLEY INN The best place to stay in Calistoga! The Up Valley Inn has a hot springs pool and adorable…
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Best time to visit Napa
We have visited in January, May, twice in September and October. There are pros and cons to visiting at each time. We specifically haven’t gone in the summer due to the extreme dry heat. I personally can’t sip on red wine when I’m baking in the sun. WINTER: The perks of visiting in the winter…
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Chateau de Vie: a review
Chateau de Vie is a stunning bed and breakfast property located in Calistoga near Napa. It has always been on my list to stay and we finally did! Established in 1998 this home gives you a unique experience. I loved this property and would highly recommend booking. The price ranges from $270 – $450/ night…
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Sonoma Winery Hits and Misses
This was our first time enjoying Sonoma and I will for sure be visiting again! I can not thank Brooke from Bud Belief for these amazing recommendations. In this blog I have also included our sample itinerary schedule at the end for you to copy! I always include drive times so this is a perfect…
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Weekend Getaway: San Diego
PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK MORNING GLORY The most epic breakfast spot ever! They do not accept reservations so you must line up early to avoid a wait time. All of their drinks are amazing and the food does not disappoint. They have a new drink Lychee Loma; its so refreshing but you have to…
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Calistoga Itinerary
This was our first time staying in Calistoga and visiting wineries. I recommend staying in this area to visit the locations below. This ensures you aren’t wasting time driving from Napa proper. The itinerary below is for 2 days! See Napa Itinerary blog for other options if staying longer. DAY 1 We landed in SFO…