Perfect Day - Harry H Wetzel, IV

Harry Wetzel, IV is Head of Operations and Family Partner with Alexander Valley Vineyards. These are his favorite spots for a A Perfect Day Out with the Family.

Exterior view of the Parish Cafe — Parish Cafe

First thing, we go to Parish Café in Healdsburg for breakfast and get the Houma Hash (the kids will inevitably get the Pan Perdue and Beignets).

View of the cheese counter at Big John's Market — Cheese selection at Big John’s Market

After breakfast, we stop by Big John’s Market for some sandwiches and/or meats, cheeses, bread and salads.

Bodega Head with waves and shore line in the distance — Bodega Head

Spud Point Crab shack in Bodega Bay — Spud Point Crab Company

Then drive out to Bodega Head and stop in at Spud Point Crab Co. for some clam chowder to go, and head up the Pacific Coast Highway/Highway 1 to Goat Rock Beach for a picnic lunch.

Armstrong Redwoods Colonel Armstrong tree over 300 feet tall — Armstrong Woods outside of Guerneville

Afterward our picnic we will drive back in on 116 and stop at Nimble and Finns for some ice cream, and then go for a stroll at Armstrong Woods to check out the Colonel Armstrong Tree.

Nimble and Finns ice cream shop in old bank building — Nimble and Finns in Guerneville

Then back to Healdsburg for either a nap or some coffee at Plank Coffee.

Plank Coffee shop with pastry case and barista's in background — Plank Coffee in Healdsburg

For dinner, we go to Catelli’s or Diavola.

Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria in Gyserville