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Condé Nast TravelerAug 27, 2026

Planning a Wine Country Bachelorette? Check Out These Napa Valley and Sonoma County Airbnbs

Friends and wine: the perfect pairing.

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Sea Ranch LodgeHotelnearby lodge to Sea Ranch cabin
Black PointSightnearby coastal feature to Sea Ranch cabin
Annapolis WinerySightnearby winery to Sea Ranch cabin
Elsewhere
Napa Valley Wine TrainAttractionNapa, United Statesnearby attraction to Napa Victorian estate
Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral SpringsSightCalistoga, United Statesnearby resort to Calistoga retreat
Sterling VineyardsSightCalistoga, United StatesThe winery achieved international recognition when its wine won first place in the Ottawa Wine Tasting of 1981.
Healdsburg PlazaParkHealdsburg, United Statesarea with restaurants, bakeries, and tasting rooms
Gary Farrall Vineyards & WinerySightHealdsburg, United Statesnearby winery to Healdsburg villa
SingleThread FarmsRestaurantHealdsburg, United Statesnearby restaurant to Healdsburg villa
Downtown NapaNeighborhoodNapa, United Statesarea near Victorian estate with restaurants and tasting rooms
Domaine CarnerosSightNapa, United Statesnearby winery to Napa Victorian estate
Napa County FairgroundsParkNapa, United Statesnearby attraction to Napa hilltop retreat
Stags’ Leap WinerySightNapa, United Statesnearby winery to Napa hilltop retreat
Main StreetNeighborhoodSt. Helena, United Statesarea in St. Helena near cottage
Beringer VineyardsSightSt. Helena, United StatesHelena, California.
Sonoma Botanical GardenParkGlen Ellen, United Statesnearby garden to Glen Ellen villa
Chateau St. JeanSightGlen Ellen, United Statesnearby winery to Glen Ellen villa
Glen Ellen StarRestaurantGlen Ellen, United Statesnearby restaurant to Glen Ellen villa
Sonoma PlazaParkSonoma, United Stateshistoric area anchoring action in Sonoma
Chateau Montelena WinerySightCalistoga, United States
Chase CellarsSightSt. Helena, United States

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AfarAug 10

Pack the Car—California’s Pacific Coast Is Calling

From redwood-lined cliffs in Mendocino to yacht charters in Newport Beach, California’s 820-mile coastline is a road trip unlike any other. Along the California’s coastline, infinite adventures await.

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Sea Ranch LodgeHotelEco-friendly buildings integrated into the coastline.
Elsewhere
Post Ranch InnHotelBig Sur, United StatesRomantic retreat overlooking the Pacific in Big Sur.
Alila Ventana Big SurHotelBig Sur, United StatesRetreat among the redwoods in Big Sur.
Ferry BuildingFerry terminalSan Francisco, United StatesMarketplace featuring the city's best local purveyors.
The DutchieRestaurantMorro Bay, United StatesSeafood spot in Morro Bay.
Golden Gate BridgeSightSan Francisco, United StatesOne of the Wonders of the Modern World.
Timber Cove ResortHotelJenner, United StatesCozy lodge overlooking the Pacific with modern design.
Carmel Beach HotelHotelCarmel-by-the-Sea, United StatesNewer sister property to L'Auberge Carmel.
Oracle ParkSightSan Francisco, United StatesAttend a Giants game from March to September.
WaterbarRestaurantSan Francisco, United StatesOffers Pacific oysters and a massive wine list.
Cavallo PointHotelSausalito, United StatesHistoric lodge offering bay views.
Nick's CoveHotelTomales Bay, United StatesCozy hotel with kayaks and a restaurant.
Point Reyes National SeashoreNature reservePoint Reyes Station, United StatesOffers beachside hikes and seasonal whale watching.
Nicholson HouseGuest houseMendocino, United StatesVictorian-era house serving local cuisine and microbrews.
Harbor House InnHotelElk, United StatesInn attracting foodies with a celebrated restaurant.
Fort Ross State Historic ParkSightJenner, United StatesHistoric park near Timber Cove Resort.
17-Mile DriveTrailMonterey, United StatesPicturesque drive on the Monterey Peninsula.
Casa PalmeroHotelPebble Beach, United StatesHistoric lodging on the Monterey Peninsula.
L'Auberge CarmelHotelCarmel-by-the-Sea, United StatesFive-star hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Grassy Bar Oyster CompanyRestaurantMorro Bay, United StatesSeafood spot in Morro Bay serving oysters.
ChamisalRestaurantSan Luis Obispo, United StatesLocated in a tranquil setting just 10 minutes from downtown San Luis Obispo in the beautiful Edna Valley.

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