With just four cottages on 550 acres, it’s easy to find solitude at the Other Place, hidden more than a mile down an unpaved road. The décor is del

A modern roadhouse where each of the 10 colorful rooms features hillside views.

The folks at the Philo Apple Farm once owned the French Laundry; now they grow 80 varieties of apples and rent out four charming cottages. Everythi

Healdsburg’s historic downtown got a big dose of modern chic when this hotel opened in 2002, right on the main square. The property has a sophistic

Urbanites who prefer sleek, self-serve apartments to homey, antiques-filled B&Bs will appreciate the Duchamp, just two blocks off Healdsburg’s main

Fresh ingredients and a surprisingly good wine list set Libby's apart from your average Mexican restaurant. The carnitas are excellent, but so is t

As in a small-town version of Cheers, you’ll see the same faces reading the paper or tucking into a bowl of homemade granola.

Pig is something of an obsession at this petite café at the back of Copperfield’s Books. You can get the house-made bacon on a salad, in a sandwich

Sonoma Valley dining doesn’t get any finer than it does here, at this two-Michelin-starred restaurant set in Healdsburg’s Hotel Le Mars. The dining

Located in the hills, with panoramic views. Tastings are accompanied by bowls of Goldfish and Cheetos—a savory (if irreverent) touch.

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An Anderson Valley pioneer, housed in a charmingly rustic converted barn.

A popular draw for its affordable whites and outdoor picnic tables under trellised grapevines.

Founded by retired fire captain Vern Boltz, this small, deceptively humble operation produces much-lauded wines and exceptional grapes.

Remarkable Pinots made by artist Toby Hill (grab his ’07 Marguerite—if you can get it).

The name means “sheep” in Boontling—a nod to the property’s former life as one of the oldest sheep ranches in the region.

This well-curated general store turns everyday items like Mason jars and balls of twine into exquisite collectibles.

Vintage furnishings with an industrial-meets-schoolhouse bent (drafting tables, Thonet chairs) are arranged into photo-ready vignettes.

The most fashion-forward boutique in town specializes in stylish, sustainable attire for men and women—from organic cotton T-shirts by Turk + Taylo

Tom Lemons sells his own line-caught salmon.

Known for iconic tableware that’s a favorite with modern-design fans and magazine prop stylists.

Up the road in Philo, you can also visit the most photogenic tasting room in the valley, in a 19th-century wooden building once used for drying app

 Award-winning beers, plus seasonal releases (look for the Deep Enders Dark Porter).

From the French makers of Cristal: sparkling wines at a much more budget-friendly price, in the valley’s poshest setting.