Napa, Sonoma, & Wine Country
Visit Napa Valley and Sonoma wine country. From Petaluma and downtown Napa to Santa Rosa and Healdsburg, discover the best hotels, wineries, and restaurants. Whether you're staying overnight or doing a wine-tasting day trip from SF, here's your guide to California's most popular wine regions.
Riding the Napa Valley Wine Train
Delicious vintages pair with beautiful panoramas on this old-school ride.
23 Hidden Gems in Sonoma County, California
Enjoy Northern California’s harvest season at these less-visited spots.
6 Sonoma County Spots for Snoopy Lovers
The region pays tribute to the late, great cartoonist Charles Schulz and his Peanuts characters.
Road-Trip Along Sonoma County’s Russian River
Explore the region’s small hamlets and roadhouses, each with beach-town vibes and sandy stretches.
Free Things to Do in Your Favorite California Cities
You don’t have to break your budget to enjoy the Golden State’s vibrant destination cities.
Sonoma County Eats for Any Palate
California's wine country has a variety of dishes to satisfy all your cravings.
Fall Road Trip Along the Sonoma Coast
Come fall, the fog and the crowds dissipate, and the road is wide open.
Road Trip Daydreams: Our Favorite California Drives
When it's safe to travel for leisure, the Via team plans to hit these spots in California.
6 Scenic Napa Valley Secrets
These are striking, don't-miss visual experiences in Napa Valley.
Napa and Sonoma Come Back to Life After Fires
Two years after the fires in Napa and Sonoma, California's wine country is bouncing back.
6 Must-Try Chicken Restaurants in the West
Creative chefs are taking chicken seriously—with delicious results.
California Literary Pilgrimages
In the Golden State, not all the gold takes the form of nuggets and dust.
Calistoga, California: Winter Hot Spot
This Napa Valley town keeps the cold at bay with steamy pools and great food and wine.
Stress-Free Weekend in Calistoga, California
A historic hamlet soothes frazzled nerves with hot springs, spa treatments, and world-class wine.
Santa Rosa: A Craft Beer Destination
Beer lovers are looking to this Northern California town for solid craft brews.