California
Restaurants (605)
Hotels (273)
Caltrans 7 District Headquarters Replacement Building
”Despite both a cumbersome name and less-than-glamorous function...” More
Helios House
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
San Francisco Federal Building
”The dramatic new building is situated on a stubbornly bleak stretch of Mission Street. Designed by Thom Mayne, of the...” More
Santa Monica Civic Center Parking Structure
Santa Monica, CA
”A skyscraper, city park, baseball stadium, hotel, museum, parking garage, restaurant, and more—all of them iconic, all of them green...” More
Cameo Cinema
St. Helena, CA
”Nearly 100-year-old Art Nouveau movie theater and concert venue...” More
Elizabeth Paige Smith Atelier A+R
Venice, CA
”In addition to designing the space for neighboring shop Dewey, Paige Smith is one of Abbot Kinney Boulevard's top gallerists...” More
Getty Villa
Malibu, California
”Amid controversy about the provenance of some of its classical antiquities, Los Angeles's Getty Villa opens after a 12-year renovation....” More
Royal/T
Culver City, CA
”'The 10,000-square-foot, Japanese-themed space houses a contemporary art gallery, a shop with artist-designed toys and clothing—and a café where the...” More
SF Recycling & Disposal Inc.
San Francisco, CA
”Not only do they recycle everything from beer cans to house paint (which its workers pick up in alternatively fueled...” More
Altitude Skybar
San Diego, CA
”Set on the 22nd floor of the San Diego Marriott, the aptly named Altitude Skybar is a fantasy garden lounge...” More
Cantina
San Francisco, CA
”Cantina's Sidecar uses only local ingredients - Qi White Tea liqueur, Osocalis brandy, and lemons handpicked from the owner's mother's...” More
The Edison
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Jsix
San Diego, CA
”Jsix serves up a farm-fresh menu with an ethnic flourish. Try the Moroccan lamb skewers in green-olive sauce or the...” More
Mandrake
Culver City, CA
”Mandrake attracts Culver City gallery hoppers who are drawn by the cozy wood-paneled tavern, great DJ-mixed tunes and a space...” More
The Penthouse
Santa Monica, CA
”In a suburb comprising mostly low-level shops and two-story homes, this ultramodern 18th-floor hotel bar is an unexpected gem. High...” More
Social Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
”Equal parts democratic and elitist: the downstairs bar and restaurant are open to the public, but upstairs is strictly members-only....” More
Stone Rose Lounge
Beverly Hills/Hollywood, California
Tonga Room at the Fairmont
San Francisco, CA
”Gidget goes Hawaiian at this indoor tiki space...” More
Santa Monica Beach
”Perhaps the most unusual designee in this year’s 10 Best Public Spaces...” More
Silver Strand State Beach
”Named for its shimmering oyster-strewn shore, this stretch is also scattered with sand dollars, cockles, and scallops. Hotel del Coronado...” More
Alla Prima Studio
Napa, CA
”Plein air painting school with classes at vineyards...” More
Rudd Center
Napa, CA
”The Rudd center holds its four-day-long Discoverin...” More
Stingaree
San Diego, CA
”San Diego’s 70 miles of coastline has always lured visitors, but in the past several years, the urban landscape has...” More
Temple Nightclub
San Francisco, CA
”Even dance clubs around the world are putting their own spin on going green. ...” More
Downtown Art Walk
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Griffith Observatory
Los Angeles
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey, CA
”Several of the exhibits—the three-story kelp fores...” More
X2
Valencia, California
”the world’s first “fourth-dimensional” ride...” More
CordeValle
San Martin, CA
”Its gently rolling course, designed by the legendary golf-course architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr., promises prime teeing, plus masseuses who...” More
California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco, CA
”A skyscraper, city park, baseball stadium, hotel, museum, parking garage, restaurant, and more—all of them iconic, all of them green...” More
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
M.H. de Young Museum
San Francisco, CA
”When San Francisco's De Young Museum reopens on Oc...” More
Museum of Contemporary Art, LA
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
SFMOMA
San Francisco, CA
”Wagner says she can feel the town returning to life—Valencia Street's mélange of traditional Latino businesses cheek by jowl with...” More
Music Center/Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, California
Big Bear Discovery Center
Big Bear Lake, CA
Buzzard's Roost
”The hike through Big Sur is challenging with lots of switchbacks. ...” More
Death Valley National Park
”The 1.8-mile-long Death Valley hiking and biking trail starts in the village, runs through stunning natural salt sculptures, and ends...” More
Mount San Jacinto
Palm Springs, CA
”Two hours east of Los Angeles, Palm Springs has long attracted Hollywood power couples, from Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner...” More
Mount Shasta
Mount Shasta, CA
”This stunning snow-capped peak...” More
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
”Once home to artists and bohemians, Abbot Kinney Boulevard is experiencing its most upscale renaissance to date, with one-of-a-kind boutiques...” More
Gallery Row
Lost Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Tehrangeles
”Tehrangeles thoroughfare, Westwood Boulevard, is home to on of the biggest communities of Persians outside of Iran. ...” More
Crissy Field
”an airfield-turned-recreation-area-and-bird-refuge in the Presidio. Here, you could spend hours watching the kiteboarders skim over the waves—and crash spectacularly into...” More
Hearst San Simeon State Park
Cambria, CA
Chateau Potelle
Napa
”Have a picnic on the mountaintop grounds after tasting the wines....” More
Lagunitas Brewing
Petaluma, California
”Try the potent Undercover Investigation Shutdown Ale...” More
Soda Springs Winter Resort
”Atop snow-smothered Donner Summit, less than two hours from Sacramento, this 1930's-era hill packs a lot into its 200 acres....” More
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles, California
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Terra del Cuore
”A Tuscan-style villa in Napa with two guest cottages, a boccie court, indoor and outdoor pizza ovens, walking trails, a...” More
Jade Theater
San Diego, CA
”San Diego’s 70 miles of coastline has always lured visitors, but in the past several years, the urban landscape has...” More
Oakville Grocery
Oakville, CA
”The rustic Oakville Grocery is a one-stop shop for discriminating picnickers. Call ahead for a gourmet packed lunch, or assemble...” More
Glide Memorial United Methodist Church
San Francisco, CA
”...'church without walls'...” More
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Mission Santa Inés
Solvang, CA
”What makes a perfect escape? Whether it's a hidden California wine valley, a white-sand beach in Mexico, or a not-to-be-...” More
Horse Corral Pack Station
Sequoia National Forest, CA
Rye on the Road
San Francisco, CA
”In San Francisco, Greg Lindgren and Jon Gasparini’s Rye on the Road serves fresh artisanal cocktails for as many as...” More
21 Arrondissement
Healdsburg, CA
”With a mix of chic hotels, creative chefs, and sty...” More
4505 Meats
San Francisco, CA
”The butchers featured on these pages also teach their craft...” More
826 Valencia (Pirate Store)
San Francisco, California
”Here you can buy glass eyes and striped sailor shirts while contemplating a huge vat that turns out to be...” More
Acme Fine Wine
St. Helena, CA
”A specialist in new and hard-to-find wines, ACME recently moved to a store a couple of blocks off of St...” More
Amoeba Music, LA
CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Amoeba Music
San Francisco, California
”Oh, and Amoeba Music in the Haight, which is so good that a guy in Antwerp asked me about it....” More
Andante Dairy
”From the bloomy, buttery Nocturne to the nutty, melting Picolo, Soyoung Scanlan makes unbelievable cow’s- and goat’s-milk cheeses...” More
A+R Store
Venice, CA
”Sagaform’s Juicy glasses, by Swedish designer Lotta Odelius, are bright and...” More
Artists & Farmers
Healdsburg, CA
”The year-old Artists & Farmers carries beautiful o...” More
Avedano’s
San Francisco, CA
”At Avedano’s, co-owners Tia Harrison, Melanie Eisemann and Angela Wilson are serious about humanely and often locally raised meat; sustainability...” More
Babette
San Francisco, California
”As long as I'm in the neighborhood, I visit a few favorites: Lang Antiques, for its ravishing heirloom jewels; Babette...” More
Baby Donut Co.
Los Angeles, California
”This Los Angeles shop lets you customize your doughnut...” More
Back Room Wines
Napa Valley, CA
”Dawson’s store is a one-stop source for small-production bottlings from...” More
Baksheesh
Healdsburg, CA
”With a mix of chic hotels, creative chefs, and sty...” More
Biondivino
San Francisco, CA
”Smith’s Russian Hill shop has an encyclopedic selection of Italian wines, from famed...” More
Blue Bottle Coffee Co.
San Francisco, CA
”A 10-by-10-foot space that's more a stand than a shop, it grinds and brews terrific beans to order...” More
Boccalone Salumeria
San Francisco, CA
”This summer he is opening Boccalone, a salumeria in San Francisco’s Ferry Building, to sell his line of cured sausages....” More
The Body Deli
Palm Desert, CA
”The Body Deli’s fruit- and vegetable-based organic scrubs are so fresh they need to be ...” More
Bouchon Bakery
Yountville
”For perfect pressed sandwiches, pastries, cookies and, on weekends, amazing doughnuts....” More
Boulettes Larder
San Francisco, CA
”...I reached into my wallet and pulled out a charge card to buy plastic bags of shunsetsu yukidoke tou (spring...” More
British American Imports
San Francisco, CA
”Known as Scotland’s 'other national drink,' this neon-orange soda...” More
Calistoga Bikeshop
Calistoga, CA
”The Silverado Trail, tracing the eastern edge of t...” More
Candy Store
San Francisco, CA
”Diane Campbell and her husband, Brian, comb the country for icons of American kitsch to fill the shelves at the...” More
Citizen:Citizen
San Francisco, California
”In September, the Patels are scheduled to open a Citizen:Citizen in San Francisco's Mission District, and next year they plan...” More
Citizen Cupcake
San Francisco, California
”This offshoot of Citizen Cake in San Francisco sells mini versions of cake classics....” More
City Lights Books
San Francisco, CA
”In the year of love, I visited San Francisco, and ...” More
dandelion ranch
Los Angeles, CA
”Chadwick starts each bouquet with anywhere from five to 12 varieties of greens, to get a bright, layered base, before...” More
D'Angelo Bread
Santa Barbara, California
”Walking around, I discovered D'Angelo Bread, which has an incredibly moist seed-studded multigrain bread called Rudolf Steiner (presumably after the...” More
Decades and Decades Two
West Hollywood, California
”One shopper’s castoffs are another’s treasures—and a great way to help save the planet....” More
Del Mar Plaza
”20 terrific getaways—one “Save” and one “Splurge” idea for 10 U.S. cities...” More
Den
San Francisco, California
”Across the street, and in a radically different frame of mind, Den offers Midcentury Modern furniture. In fact, the whole...” More
Dewey
Venice, CA
”Hollywood stylists Maya Lieberman and Gretchen Patch stock covetable imports like L'Autre Chose from Italy and Pour la Victoire from...” More
Diane von Furstenberg
Los Angeles, California
”DVF uses frosted-glass panels and mirrored ceilings to create a glam Hollywood backdrop for her updated classics and fine jewelry...” More
dosa818
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Echo Park Time Travel Mart
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Family
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Ferry Building
San Francisco, CA
”Even if you miss the famed farmers’ market held here every Saturday, there are plenty of other reasons to swing...” More
Flora Grubb Gardens
San Francisco, CA
”Coffee gives people a reason to come in even when ...” More
Flounce
Los Angeles, CA
”One shopper’s castoffs are another’s treasures—and a great way to help save the planet....” More
Gosar Ranch Mountain Mama Wheat
Monte Vista, CO
”Chef Joseph Wrede of Taos’s Joseph’s Table goes nuts for the stone-ground organic whole wheat flour ...” More
Grand Central Market
Los Angeles, CA
”The Grand Central Market is a labyrinth of stalls selling tamarind candy, mole, and turquoise jewelry. Zero in on Sarita's...” More
Hairport
San Francisco, California
”Most airports have showers that you can use for a small fee. A few worth checking out: the Hairport at...” More
H.D. Buttercup
Culver City, California
”The 100,000-square-foot, solar-powered world bazaar comprises more than 50 high-end furniture and accessory manufacturers. Celebrities known for their savvy style...” More
Henry Miller Memorial Library
Big Sur, CA
”Inject some literary sex ed into your trek...” More
Jeanine Payer
San Francisco, California
”Conley drops me on Market Street, where I order a delicate silver bracelet from Jeanine Payer, a jeweler with a...” More
Julie Holcomb Printers
Emeryville, California
”These days she collaborates with illustrators such as Patricia Curtan (famous for her linoleum-block prints) and shows her work at...” More
K&L Wine Merchants
San Francisco, CA
”K&L is heavily invested in older wines...” More
Kelly Wearstler Interior Design
Los Angeles, CA
”Interior designer Kelly Wearstler is all about glamour, as seen in the new Viceroy hotel in Anguilla and her new...” More
La Brea Bakery
Anaheim, CA
”Seven years ago, Nancy Silverton, the founder of Los Angeles's pioneering La Brea Bakery and co-owner of the city's excellent...” More
Lang Antiques
San Francisco, California
”As long as I'm in the neighborhood, I visit a few favorites: Lang Antiques, for its ravishing heirloom jewels; Babette...” More
Lime Stone
Healdsburg, CA
”Overseen by Lisa Palmer (Charlie's wife), Lime Stone sells restaurant-quality dining furniture and tabletop accessories (durable slipcovered chairs, affordable crystal...” More
Long Meadow Ranch
Rutherford, CA
”Humphrey likes to visit this Napa Valley ranch’s farm stand on weekends to find organic herbs and produce along with...” More
Lovecraft Bio-Fuels
Los Angeles , CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
M.A.C.—Modern Appealing Clothing
San Francisco, California
”Ben is a native San Franciscan who owns, with his mom and Chris, the nearby MAC (Modern Appealing Clothing) boutique...” More
maisonry
Yountville, CA
”At Ma(i)sonry, visitors can perch on couches and chairs while trying wines from Blackbird and boutique wineries like Lail Vineyards...” More
M Clothing
Healdsburg, CA
”With a mix of chic hotels, creative chefs, and sty...” More
Melrose Trading Post
Hollywood (on the edge of Fairfax/La Brea), California
Miette Confiserie
San Francisco, CA
”This Hayes Valley store specializes in European delights like Dutch licorice. Jars of rainbow Jelly Bellies cast kaleidoscopic colors onto...” More
Miette
San Francisco, CA
”Miette Confiserie is a candy store out of a dream - its rows of jars are filled not only with...” More
Monterey Fish Market
Berkeley, CA
”Humphrey marvels at Paul Johnson’s “absolute devotion” to sustainable seafood at his wholesale operation and unassuming Berkeley shop...” More
Oxbow Public Market
Napa, CA
”Great cupcakes at Kara’s; top charcuterie at Fatte...” More
Plaza Farms
Healdsburg, CA
”With a mix of chic hotels, creative chefs, and stylish boutiques, Healdsburg, California, has emerged as a cosmopolitan hub that...” More
Powell’s Sweet Shoppe
San Diego, CA
”I spent an hour browsing exotic imports like chewy citrus-flavored Japanese rice candies, and American confections like peanut clusters....” More
Recchiuti Confections
San Francisco, California
”quadruple chocolate brownies...” More
Rose Bowl Flea Market
Pasadena, CA
”For nearly 40 years, Angelinos have adored...” More
Round Pond Olive Oil Company
Rutherford
”For olive oil and vinegar tastings....” More
Ruby King Bakery
Oakland, Massachussetts
”For a midday snack, join the locals at Ruby King Bakery, where sesame buns and sponge cakes are a steal...” More
Scandia Bakery
Laguna Beach, California
”Scandia Bakery stuffs chocolate cream puffs with fresh strawberries....” More
Scout, Healdsburg
Healdsburg, CA
”With a mix of chic hotels, creative chefs, and stylish boutiques, Healdsburg, California, has emerged as a cosmopolitan hub that...” More
Sketch Ice Cream
Berkeley, California
”Seasonal flavors like Medjool date and prickly pear seem thoroughly modern, but Ruthie Planas, 24, and Eric Shelton, 37, run...” More
Soolip Paperie & Press
West Hollywood, California
”Stocks an assortment of handmade papers, including those from the Brookfield Paperworks....” More
Strange Invisible
Los Angeles, CA
”In their walnut-and-steel enclosure designed to look like a carriage, Alexandra Balahoutis' Strange Invisible Perfumes sells custom fragrances as well...” More
Stronghold
Venice, CA
”The Stronghold is an updated haberdashery that sells men's and women's limited-edition jeans. ...” More
Susan
San Francisco, California
”Indeed, when I visit Susan, on Sacramento Street in Presidio Heights, a few days later, I'll spend a lot of...” More
Sweetdish
San Francisco, CA
”Pink curtains and tasseled light fixtures make Sweetdish, in the Marina District, feel girlie in a good way. Licorice lace...” More
TableArt
Los Angeles, California
”Walter Lowry opened TableArt because he was tired of going all the way to Belgium for good table linens....” More
Thomas A. Goldwasser Rare Books
San Francisco, CA
”In the year of love, I visited San Francisco, and ...” More
Three Bags Full
San Francisco, California
”As long as I'm in the neighborhood, I visit a few favorites: Lang Antiques, for its ravishing heirloom jewels; Babette...” More
Trina Turk Residential
Palm Springs, CA
”Two hours east of Los Angeles, Palm Springs has long attracted Hollywood power couples, from Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner...” More
Wilkes Bashford
San Francisco, California
”As long as I'm in the neighborhood, I visit a few favorites: Lang Antiques, for its ravishing heirloom jewels; Babette...” More
Golden Haven Hot Springs
Calistoga, CA
”This town has more kitschy mud emporiums than one ...” More
Intercontinental Century City
Los Angeles, CA
”Forget standard treatment rooms. Services at Los Angeles’s InterContinental are performed in private villas with flat-screen TV’s and meditation gardens...” More
Lavender Hill Spa
Calistoga, CA
”This town has more kitschy mud emporiums than one ...” More
Spa at Four Seasons Resort Aviara
Carlsbad, California
”Botorelax, at the Spa at Four Seasons Resort Aviara, uses collagen-enhanced potions to plump facial lines....” More
Spa Vitale
San Francisco, California
”The diminutive Spa Vitale, atop San Francisco's new Hotel Vitale, has two outdoor infinity-edged soaking tubs surrounded by bamboo. Book...” More
AT&T Park
San Francisco, CA
”At America’s stadiums, Dungeness crab sandwiches, Kansas City ribs, and slow-cooked pork tacos take center field...” More
L.A. Derby Dolls
Los Angeles, CA
”Equal parts 1980s gritty punk and 1940s fishnetted pinup...” More
ArcLight
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen...” More
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Eqyptian Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
”In 1927, theater developer Sid Grauman set out to do no less than...” More
Mayan Theater
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Orpheum Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Silent Movie Theater
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Disneyland
Anaheim, CA
”...a retro fantasia—both more endearing and more intimate than its brash Orlando sibling......” More
Alcatraz Island
San Francisco, California
Backroads
”The Galicia and Minho Wine Region tour guides travelers along Spain's northwest coast. ...” More
Getaway Adventures
Santa Rosa, CA
”Guided biking, kayaking and hiking trips...” More
Market Foray
”20 terrific getaways—one “Save” and one “Splurge” idea for 10 U.S. cities...” More
Muir Woods Tour
San Francisco, CA
”My family and I are renting a country house in England. Do we need to follow any specific recycling guidelines? ...” More
Rick Evans
San Francisco, CA
”My family and I are renting a country house in England. Do we need to follow any specific recycling guidelines? ...” More
17-Mile Drive
Carmel, CA
Acacia
Napa
”Longtime Carneros names Saintsbury, Acacia and Carneros Creek are making better wines than ever, newer entrants like Robert Sinskey are...” More
Alma Rosa
Buellton
”Richard Sanford produces acclaimed Pinot Noirs made from organically grown grapes....” More
Andrew Lane Wines
”Offers one-on-one wine tastings with vintner Drew Dickson; morning events include a breakfast of English muffins with...” More
A. Rafanelli
Healdsburg, California
”Dave and Patty Rafanelli's heralded Zinfandels and Cabernet Sauvignons (now made by their daughter, Shelly Rafanelli Fehlman) are available only...” More
Beaulieu Vineyard
Rutherford
”The best vineyards lie west of Highway 29, yielding fruit for rich, dense Cabernet-based wines such as Flora Springs Rutherford...” More
Beringer Vineyards
St. Helena
”Whitehall Lane Winery produces superb Cabernet from Leonardini Vineyard, and Beringer's St. Helena Home Vineyard bottling, from the winery's original...” More
Blair Fox Cellars
”Richard Sanford produces acclaimed Pinot Noirs made from organically grown grapes....” More
Cade Winery
Angwin, CA
”This new Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc producer is ultra-green; winery walls are insulated with...” More
Carneros Creek
Napa
”Longtime Carneros names Saintsbury, Acacia and Carneros Creek are making better wines than ever, newer entrants like Robert Sinskey are...” More
Castello di Amorosa
Calistoga, CA
”A 121,000-square-foot medieval-style castle, const...” More
C. Donatiello
Healdsburg, CA
”Chris Donatiello has converted the English garden at his Sonoma winery, C. Donatiello, into a scent exploratorium. Pink Lady apples...” More
Ceja Vineyards
Napa, CA
”Free salsa lessons are followed by dancing on Saturday nights...” More
Chateau St. Jean
Kenwood, California
”The visitor center (where walk-in tastings are held) sells good panini, charcuterie and cheese for picnics....” More
Cliff Lede Vineyards
Yountville
”Newer wineries with tremendous potential include Quixote and the eponymous Cliff Lede Vineyards, whose owner recently opened the area's only...” More
Clos Du Val
Napa
”Play a round of pétanque before tasting their wines....” More
Clos Pegase
Calistoga, CA
”A winery designed by Michael Graves; the sculpture...” More
Conn Creek Winery
St. Helena, CA
”A barrel-tasting and blending class lets visitors take home a bottle of their own personalized...” More
Domaine Chandon
Yountville, CA
”That's only one of several surprising facts about Yountville. Another is that its biggest winery, Domaine Chandon, doesn't make any...” More
Dutton-Goldfield
Santa Rosa
”This seven-year-old winery recently built a tasting room....” More
Ferrari-Carano Mountain Estate
Healdsburg, CA
”A clean, fresh blend from a Sonoma winery...” More
Fess Parker Winery
Los Olivos, CA
”However you might feel about souvenir T-shirts, cheesy wine paraphernalia and bus parking, it is hard to quarrel with the...” More
Foxen Vineyard
Santa Maria, CA
”We move on to Foxen winery, a funky shack that looks like it could be a cool bar in the...” More
Frank Family Vineyards
Calistoga, California
”One of the few Napa Valley wineries that don't require an appointment or charge a fee, Frank Family makes some...” More
freemark Abbey
St. Helena, CA
”Founded in 1886 by the first woman to own and run a California winery, this notable Cabernet producer offers wine...” More
Gallo Family Vineyards
Healdsburg, California
”Secretive Gallo has pulled back the curtain a bit by opening its first public tasting room, on the plaza in...” More
Goldeneye Winery
Philo, CA
”Goldeneye's first Pinot Noir, the 2000, showed wha...” More
Hanzell Vineyards
Sonoma, California
”The 'Heritage' includes a tasting of two current releases; the 'Wine Library' adds at least two decade-old wines....” More
Hartford Family Winery
Forestville
”A top pinot and Zinfandel producer, notable for its five single-vineyard Pinots....” More
Heibel Ranch Vineyards
Napa, CA
”Winemaker Trent Ghiringhelli gives backcountry tours and tastings in his 1963 Jeep...” More
The Hess Collection
Napa
”The Hess Collection Cabernet is more approachable. (Hess owns more vineyard land in Mount Veeder than any other producer.)...” More
Jaffurs Wine Cellars
Santa Barbara, CA
”Craig Jaffurs has a surfboard collection next to tanks of Rhône-style varietals in his...” More
Jarvis Winery
Napa, California
”The dark purple 2004 Petit Verdot, with blackberry jam flavors ($41 for a half-bottle), and the 2002 Cabernet Franc, with...” More
Jonata
”This Ballard Canyon winery is a new project from the owners of cult Napa winery Screaming Eagle. Winemaker Matt Dees...” More
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
St. Helena, California
”One of Napa's oldest postwar wineries, Joseph Phelps is known for its Rhône varietal wines and California's pioneering Bordeaux-style wine...” More
J. Rochioli
Healdsburg
”Renowned for its single-vineyard Pinot Noirs; you can try its Estate Pinot in the tasting room....” More
Kuleto Estate
St. Helena, California
”The vineyards have stunning views of Lake Hennessey and other great wineries, like Chappellet and Colgin....” More
Kunin & Westerly
Santa Barbara, CA
”This new tasting room offers samples of Seth Kunin’s classic and library wines...” More
Ladera Vineyards
South Angwin
”Tastings include wines that are sold only on-site. If you arrange in advance, the Stotesberys will lead a tour of...” More
Lancaster Estate
Healdsburg, California
”Owner Ted Simpkins, a wine distributor, purchased the former Maacama Creek Winery in 1995 and has transformed it into a...” More
Lompoc Wine Ghetto
Lompoc, CA
”A co-op production facility behind a Home Depot with 30-odd small producers...” More
Londer Vineyard
Philo, CA
”Shirlee Londer of Anderson Valley, California’s Londer Vineyards jars gorgeous jams from the blackberries and raspberries grown on...” More
Margerum Wine Company
Los Olivos, California
”He's the guy who started Wine Cask in Santa Barbara, a complex that includes an eponymous fancy restaurant, a tasting...” More
Martinelli
Windsor
”This fifth-generation winery has a tasting room in a renovated historic barn....” More
Medlock Ames
Healdsburg, California
”Owners Ames Morison (who's also the winemaker) and Christopher Medlock James give tours of the eco-friendly 350-acre ranch and its...” More
Newton Vineyard
St. Helena, CA
”One of the most beautiful properties on Spring Mountain (with terrific wines, too), Newton was long open only to the...” More
Peay Vineyards
Annapolis
”The vineyard is an hour's drive from both Healdsburg and Santa Rosa, but it's worth the trip to get an...” More
PlumpJack Winery
Oakville
”The older celebrities—Robert Mondavi Winery, Silver Oak Cellars and Opus One—still have many loyal fans but have been overshadowed lately...” More
Provenance Vineyards
Rutherford
”Hewitt's sibling, Provenance Vineyards, makes a Cabernet from a site east of Highway 29 near the Silverado Trail that has...” More
Quintessa
Rutherford, CA
”Rutherford winery that makes a delicious, biodynamic, Bordeaux-style blend and has iconic vineyard...” More
Quivira
Healdsburg, CA
”Sonoma’s Quivira sells an organic black Mission fig jam that’s citrusy and delicious...” More
Robert Keenan Winery
St. Helena
”Other notable producers include established names like Robert Keenan and Spring Mountain Vineyard (both back in good form after some...” More
Robert Sinskey Vineyards
Napa, CA
”“It’s so cool to make, and you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to do it,” says Helm Sinskey...” More
Roederer Estate
Philo, California
”Anderson History The first recognition of Anderson Valley's potential came from France, when Champagne Louis Roederer debuted its Roederer Estate...” More
Round Pond Estate
Rutherford, CA
”Napa’s Round Pond winery makes a sweet- tart blood orange syrup that’s great in...” More
Rudd Winery
Oakville
”The older celebrities—Robert Mondavi Winery, Silver Oak Cellars and Opus One—still have many loyal fans but have been overshadowed lately...” More
Russian Hill Estate
Windsor
”An up-and-coming winery with earthy, smoky, Pinots....” More
Saintsbury
Napa
”Longtime Carneros names Saintsbury, Acacia and Carneros Creek are making better wines than ever, newer entrants like Robert Sinskey are...” More
Schramsberg Vineyards
Calistoga
”The tour ventures into mile-deep caves that were hand-dug in the 1870s; tours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m...” More
Seghesio Family Vineyard
Healdsburg, California
”Helquist might serve a creamy risotto with pancetta or a zucchini- and-tomato frittata using vegetables grown in the winery's garden—and...” More
Shafer Vineyards
Napa
”The best are delicious when young and capable of aging quite well; Shafer Vineyards' Hillside Select Cabernet is a prime...” More
Siduri Wines
Santa Rosa, California
”The ripe 2005 Sonatera Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($45) and the intense 2005 Novy Page-Nord Vineyard Napa Valley Syrah ($32)....” More
Silver Oak Cellars
Oakville
”The older celebrities—Robert Mondavi Winery, Silver Oak Cellars and Opus One—still have many loyal fans but have been overshadowed lately...” More
Smith-Madrone Winery
St. Helena
”Spring Mountain District is also the source of some memorable whites, including Smith-Madrone's great Riesling (the best in California), Pride...” More
Spottswoode Winery
St. Helena
”The St. Helena AVA is still struggling to establish an identity. So far, Cabernet Sauvignon is the district's most important...” More
Spring Mountain Vineyard
St. Helena, California
”The tour includes a visit to the caves, vineyards where a variety of grapes are grown for educational purposes and...” More
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Napa
”Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, which first brought fame to the area, still does a fine job with Cabernet, and Silverado...” More
Sutter Home Winery
St. Helena
”For a walk through the gardens, where about 85 different rose varieties are grown....” More
Swanson Vineyards
Rutherford
”For a sit-down wine tasting modeled on a 19th-century Parisian salon....” More
Thumbprint Cellars
Healdsburg, California
”With a mix of chic hotels, creative chefs, and sty...” More
Toad Hollow
Healdsburg, CA
”With a mix of chic hotels, creative chefs, and sty...” More
Viader
Deer Park, California
”Call to set up a visit that includes hors d'oeuvres, picnics or full meals (call two weeks in advance for...” More
Vineyard 7 and 8
St. Helena, CA
”At the very top of winding Spring Mountain Road, this gorgeous winery opened in 2007 for tastings of its graceful...” More
Von Strasser Winery
Calistoga
”Dyer Vineyard turns out a full-bodied Cabernet with a hint of chocolate, while Von Strasser produces a notable Bordeaux-style blend...” More
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