An inviting porch with white wicker chairs and tables, all nicely decorated with flowers, throw pillows and a bowl of fruit. Redwood trees and an American flag frame the background.
Lodgings Finding the Best Place to Stay

When planning a trip, finding the best place to stay isn’t always easy. And, it can take hours of web searching, and you still may settle for less than you wanted. As I planned a recent trip, I was once again reminded how lucky travelers to the Wine Road area are, and what a great […]

Rebecca Germolus / May 31, 2023
a panoramic view of the Links at Bodega Harbour
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day – Demian Reddy

Demian Reddy, PGA of Wine Country Golf Group, gives us his Perfect Day along the Wine Road. First up – Breakfast. Willow Wood Market Café in Graton is a favorite, Demian loves taking an early morning drive out to West County. Runner up is Costeaux’s, it’s walking distance from Demian’s house. His favorite place to […]

Marcy Gordon / Mar 21, 2020
The lake at Spring Lake Park from a distance.
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day — Nathan Germolus

A visit to Sonoma County means I’m well on my way to having a perfect day, for I have a few days off, can relax and do the things I enjoy. I live in northwestern Minnesota, and travel much of the workweek for my job. I’m fortunate to have a family member in Santa Rosa, and […]

Marcy Gordon / Nov 21, 2019
Panoramic view of Lake Ralphine in Howarth Park, Santa Rosa, CA
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day – Brad Calkins

Brad Calkins, the Executive Director of Visit Santa Rosa, is in-the-know when it comes to where to go and what to do in Santa Rosa and Northern Sonoma County. Here are his suggestions for the Perfect Day. My wife and I love Dierks’s Parkside Café.  It’s only open for breakfast and lunch and our friends […]

Marcy Gordon / Aug 1, 2019
LOVE metal artwork
Itineraries Exploring Santa Rosa

Visitors to Wine Country sometimes miss exploring Santa Rosa unless they are in town for a conference with only a few hours to spare. Whether you are in Sonoma County for a long or short visit, or live locally, there are plenty of terrific things to do and see just minutes from the heart of […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jul 11, 2017