Author Fodor's Napa and Sonoma
Coauthor The California Directory of Fine Wineries
I cover wineries, sights to see, activities, restaurants, and hotels in Napa, Sonoma, and beyond.
The city and coastal views are breathtaking at Marin County’s southernmost point. Distinctive rust-colored algae surround the entrance to the hand-dug rock tunnel leading to the Point Bonita […]
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Start near the water or in the forest for views of ocean and redwoods. A major crowd-pleaser and deservedly so, this 7.3-mile loop begins in Stinson Beach and heads
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Robust central green provides shade, history, and sage advice. Coast redwoods, London plane trees, several types of oaks, and more than two dozen other tree species shade the
Tap into the vibe of the valley’s dining and entertainment hub. Downtown Napa reveals its many charms on this leisurely tour that begins and ends at the Oxbow
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Delfino family’s third generation expands El Dorado County apple-growers’ portfolio with Edio Vineyards. “You can tell I was taught to make Pinot Noir,” agreed winemaker Peter Delfino after
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With world-class restaurants, spas, and, of course, winemaking, California’s marquee wine destination is the complete package. As a travel and wine writer considered in the know about things
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Photo ops abound in shorebirds’ natural habitat. Egrets, blue herons, ducks, and other wildfowl inhabit the oval-shaped Rodeo Lagoon. The 1.5-mile loop trail rings the inlet, marked on
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Vintner and vendor highlights from gala Sonoma County event. The 2024 Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience Grand Tasting, held on Saturday, May 18th, in downtown Healdsburg, proved a
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Magnificent animals graze on former dairy ranch’s windswept meadows. In the 1990s the National Park Service reintroduced tule elk to Point Reyes National Seashore. The subspecies, at one
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Abandoned military sites and sweeping ocean views make for a memorable stroll. Two abandoned gun emplacements with marvelous ocean views bookend this 4-mile round-trip Marin Headlands hike from
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