Three Northern California appellations meet in this charming Sonoma County town, where you can indulge in a full wine-country weekend without getting back in the car.
1. Noble Folk Ice Cream & Pie
Pie, meet ice cream. The folks at Noble employ local ingredients and ample creativity for both treats. So go ahead and add a scoop of almond cardamom to that lemon blueberry thyme pie on a graham cracker crust.
2. Banshee Wines
While some tasting rooms can be a bit sterile, Banshee makes you feel like you’re walking into a chic house party where your hosts are pouring tasty flights of Sonoma Pinot. Make a reservation, order a snack from The Jimtown Store (below), then sip, savor, and repeat.
3. Fogbelt Brewing Co.
Sonoma County may be known for its vino, but it’s not the only renowned beverage in the area. Head to this dog-friendly tap room located near a historic train station from which it takes its name—Fogbelt Station. Hopheads in particular will love the IPA-leaning beer menu; the kitchen serves up pub grub faves like burgers and nachos as well as ceviche and Detroit-style pizza.
4. Healdsburg Plaza
The epicenter of town, this verdant park is surrounded by world-class tasting rooms and charming boutiques. In the summer, the plaza plays host to concerts every Tuesday night where you can BYO wine and blanket, then combine dancing with snacks from rotating food vendors.
5. h2 Hotel
Make this eco-friendly hotel your home base and spend downtime lounging by the pool, sipping something fresh at Spoonbar, or tooling around on one of the loaner bikes (the concierge staff has route recommendations at the ready).
6. Arandas
Specializing in traditional Mexican dishes as well as innovative fusion creations, Chef Felipe Hurtado has made quite a name for himself since opening this upscale restaurant in the summer of 2024. Recommended: the grilled Miyagi oysters with jalapeño butter and the happy hour with Mexican tapas.
7. Baca Wines Tasting Room
At Baca, the winemaker-vintner team of Jennifer Brown and Alison Frichtl Hollister specialize in that most California of varietals, Zinfandel. Enjoy their award-winning vintages at their indoor-outdoor tasting room, which features world-class artwork and views of vineyards.