While visiting many prefer to
visit the world famous wineries located here in the Sonoma Valley.
Some talked about wineries close to us are Chateau
St Jean, Ferrari-Carano,
Ledson Winery and
Vineyards or Domaine
Carneros. Some of are favorite wineries are Ledson
Winery and Vineyards and Domaine
Carneros noted for its sparkling wine. We also really enjoy some
of the many small, off the beaten path, family owned wineries such as
Larson
Family Winery, famous for their Three Lab Cab named after the
families dogs that lazily keep watch on the vineyards. Other
favorites include Wellington
Winery and Benziger
Family Winery noted for its organic/biodynamic approach to wine
making. Many wineries have free tasting available. Don't be afraid to
ask, “If we buy a bottle is the tasting free?” Another favorite
of ours is to take a day trip to Francis
Ford Coppola. Have breakfast here, then head north. Bring your
swimsuit and a change of nice clothes. Rent a cabana, lounge by the
pool all day and then enjoy dinner at the restaurant there that
includes some of Mr. Coppolas favorite dishes from around the world.
This is one you want to check on getting booked in advance, even
perhaps as soon as you book with us, because there is a waiting list
to eat at Mr Coppolas restaurant. For
a list of wineries close to General Vallejos Sanctuary click here.
At the end of a day wine tasting come home to General Vallejo's
Sanctuary for a pleasant rest.
Dining choices are just as varied and close to home. You might enjoy breakfast at The Big 3. It is Sonoma style at its best. Or maybe visit the truly classic Fremont Diner, famous for preparing meals with ingredients fresh from the on-site farm! Try a coffee break at the Sunflower Cafe on the square, Terri's Hot Shots off Arnold Drive or at the Barking Dog Coffee shop on Highway 12. For dinner out maybe you'll try The Girl and The Fig or Saddles Steakhouse for the best steak in town. We love drinks and desserts at The Swiss Hotel and gourmet pizzas at The Red Grape, both located on the Sonoma square. Maybe you just want to unwind at the laid back Murphy's Irish Pub or Hopmonk bar and grill. Rossi's BBQ, Beer & Dancehall is perfect for outdoor summer nights or indoor dancing. Try a sample of the variety of handcrafted beers offered at Lagunitas Beer Garden in Petaluma. A little further than ten minutes, but so worth it. In Glen Ellen for the day? For a quaint breakfast experience try the Garden Court Cafe. For lunch or dinner try The Yeti Restaurant , the Wolf House Restaurant, or the Glen Ellen Inn martini bar and oyster grill. Looking for a particular style of food? The Yeti Restaurant has awesome Nepalese and Indian food. Craving Italian fair? Cafe Citti has a delicious menu and even if you don't see it on the menu, they probably can make it. Ask to try their gnocchi. The original Mary's Pizza, that was started by Mary herself right here just blocks from the home, has wonderful gourmet pizzas and authentic Italian food, and they deliver. E-Saan Thai for Thai food and Rocket Sushi for Japanese. These are just a few of the variety of dining choices located 2 to 10 minutes from General Vallejos Sanctuary. Closest to home are Mikes Creekside Cafe (breakfast and lunch only), The Big 3, the Hot Box Grill, Rocket Sushi, Rossi's BBQ, Beer & Dancehall, the original Mary's Pizza, or E-Saan Thai.
Want to go where the locals go? Try the local Valley of the Moon Farmers Market on Tuesday evenings starting at five in the Sonoma square. Don't forget to bring your wine, picnic basket and blanket. Enjoy free entertainment and meet local merchants and farmers and enjoy their goods. Don't just be a visitor, but get a real feel for what life in Sonoma is like.
Does your relaxation mean outdoor activity? Hike the Sonoma Overlook Trail or visit the Jack London State Historic Park. If you prefer, plan a day to go to the California coast. Want to try spearfishing? How about diving for Red Abalone, A delicacy located no where else in the world but the California coast?
If you want to spend some time on the coast be sure to look into renting our sister cabin, Robin's Nest, in the famous Sea Ranch.
Need a driver or transportation? Verns Taxi Service provides service from our home to places all over the Sonoma Valley. Wine Tours By Santa will allow you to use your personal car or rental and give you a driver to see and taste whatever sights and wineries you would like.
When you make your reservations with us tell us what your interests are and what you would like to do or see in Sonoma. We are happy to make some suggestions and perhaps point you in the right direction.
All together we are sure you will be pleased with your stay here. If you want to see the real Wine Country and see it on a budget this is the place for you. This will be a vacation you won't forget and one you'll talk about for years to come. Come see us and enjoy relaxing at General Vallejo's Sanctuary.
You can see LOCAL PHOTOS here at seethewinecountry on our Instagram account.
If you need to purchase a bridge toll for the Golden Gate Bridge click here. If you need directions to the Golden Gate Bridge from General Vallejo's Sanctuary click here.
People are always asking us where we like to go, so listed below are some of our favorite itineraries we like to do with our personal guests, hope you enjoy!
South Sonoma Itinerary
Breakfast at the Fremont Diner
Wine tasting at Jacuzzi Family Winery
Wine tasting at Gloria Ferrer
Wine Tasting and lunch at the Cornerstone Gardens
Or for lunch pick up a deli sandwich at Carneros Deli and enjoy a picnic at Larson Family Winery
Wine tasting (and picnic) at Larson Family Winery
Wine tasting at Domaine Carneros
Wine tasting at Sebastiani
Dinner at the Swiss Hotel
Glen Ellen Itinerary
Breakfast at the Garden Court Cafe
Wine tasting at Benziger Family Winery
Visit Jack London State Historic Park and see the “Wolf House”
Lunch at the Wolf House Restaurant
Or for lunch grab a deli sandwich at the Glen Ellen Village Market and enjoy it while tasting at Wellington
Wine Tasting Wellington Winery
Wine Tasting at Ledson Winery and Vineyards
Dinner at The Yeti Restaurant
Kenwood Itinerary
Breakfast at Mikes Creekside Cafe
Wine tasting at the Valley Of The Moon Winery
Wine tasting at Mayo Family Winery
Lunch at The Yeti Restaurant
Or for lunch grab a deli sandwich at the Glen Ellen Village Market and enjoy it under the umbrellas at while wine tasting at Wellington.
Wine tasting at Wellington Winery
Wine tasting at Ledson Winery and Vineyards
Wine tasting at Chateau St Jean
Wine tasting at VJB Cellars
Dinner at Cafe Citti
Francis Ford Coppola Itinerary
Breakfast at The Big 3
Head to Francis Ford Coppola
Budget Itinerary
Always ask if wine tasting is free if you buy a bottle.
Have a gourmet breakfast here at home and pack a picnic lunch.
Wine tasting at Jacuzzi Family Winery
Wine Tasting and photo ops at the Cornerstone Gardens
If you didn't get to pack your lunch, stop at Carneros Deli and grab a picnic lunch
Wine tasting at the Larson Family Winery, picnic lunch on outdoor tables there
Or picnic lunch in the Sonoma square park
Hike the Sonoma Overlook Trail
Wine tasting at Benziger Family Winery
Explore the Jack London State Historic Park
Grill out at home and enjoy the deck and yard
Or for dinner happy hour fish tacos at Hopmonk just off the Sonoma square.
Dining choices are just as varied and close to home. You might enjoy breakfast at The Big 3. It is Sonoma style at its best. Or maybe visit the truly classic Fremont Diner, famous for preparing meals with ingredients fresh from the on-site farm! Try a coffee break at the Sunflower Cafe on the square, Terri's Hot Shots off Arnold Drive or at the Barking Dog Coffee shop on Highway 12. For dinner out maybe you'll try The Girl and The Fig or Saddles Steakhouse for the best steak in town. We love drinks and desserts at The Swiss Hotel and gourmet pizzas at The Red Grape, both located on the Sonoma square. Maybe you just want to unwind at the laid back Murphy's Irish Pub or Hopmonk bar and grill. Rossi's BBQ, Beer & Dancehall is perfect for outdoor summer nights or indoor dancing. Try a sample of the variety of handcrafted beers offered at Lagunitas Beer Garden in Petaluma. A little further than ten minutes, but so worth it. In Glen Ellen for the day? For a quaint breakfast experience try the Garden Court Cafe. For lunch or dinner try The Yeti Restaurant , the Wolf House Restaurant, or the Glen Ellen Inn martini bar and oyster grill. Looking for a particular style of food? The Yeti Restaurant has awesome Nepalese and Indian food. Craving Italian fair? Cafe Citti has a delicious menu and even if you don't see it on the menu, they probably can make it. Ask to try their gnocchi. The original Mary's Pizza, that was started by Mary herself right here just blocks from the home, has wonderful gourmet pizzas and authentic Italian food, and they deliver. E-Saan Thai for Thai food and Rocket Sushi for Japanese. These are just a few of the variety of dining choices located 2 to 10 minutes from General Vallejos Sanctuary. Closest to home are Mikes Creekside Cafe (breakfast and lunch only), The Big 3, the Hot Box Grill, Rocket Sushi, Rossi's BBQ, Beer & Dancehall, the original Mary's Pizza, or E-Saan Thai.
Want to go where the locals go? Try the local Valley of the Moon Farmers Market on Tuesday evenings starting at five in the Sonoma square. Don't forget to bring your wine, picnic basket and blanket. Enjoy free entertainment and meet local merchants and farmers and enjoy their goods. Don't just be a visitor, but get a real feel for what life in Sonoma is like.
Does your relaxation mean outdoor activity? Hike the Sonoma Overlook Trail or visit the Jack London State Historic Park. If you prefer, plan a day to go to the California coast. Want to try spearfishing? How about diving for Red Abalone, A delicacy located no where else in the world but the California coast?
If you want to spend some time on the coast be sure to look into renting our sister cabin, Robin's Nest, in the famous Sea Ranch.
Need a driver or transportation? Verns Taxi Service provides service from our home to places all over the Sonoma Valley. Wine Tours By Santa will allow you to use your personal car or rental and give you a driver to see and taste whatever sights and wineries you would like.
When you make your reservations with us tell us what your interests are and what you would like to do or see in Sonoma. We are happy to make some suggestions and perhaps point you in the right direction.
All together we are sure you will be pleased with your stay here. If you want to see the real Wine Country and see it on a budget this is the place for you. This will be a vacation you won't forget and one you'll talk about for years to come. Come see us and enjoy relaxing at General Vallejo's Sanctuary.
You can see LOCAL PHOTOS here at seethewinecountry on our Instagram account.
If you need to purchase a bridge toll for the Golden Gate Bridge click here. If you need directions to the Golden Gate Bridge from General Vallejo's Sanctuary click here.
People are always asking us where we like to go, so listed below are some of our favorite itineraries we like to do with our personal guests, hope you enjoy!
South Sonoma Itinerary
Breakfast at the Fremont Diner
Wine tasting at Jacuzzi Family Winery
Wine tasting at Gloria Ferrer
Wine Tasting and lunch at the Cornerstone Gardens
Or for lunch pick up a deli sandwich at Carneros Deli and enjoy a picnic at Larson Family Winery
Wine tasting (and picnic) at Larson Family Winery
Wine tasting at Domaine Carneros
Wine tasting at Sebastiani
Dinner at the Swiss Hotel
Glen Ellen Itinerary
Breakfast at the Garden Court Cafe
Wine tasting at Benziger Family Winery
Visit Jack London State Historic Park and see the “Wolf House”
Lunch at the Wolf House Restaurant
Or for lunch grab a deli sandwich at the Glen Ellen Village Market and enjoy it while tasting at Wellington
Wine Tasting Wellington Winery
Wine Tasting at Ledson Winery and Vineyards
Dinner at The Yeti Restaurant
Kenwood Itinerary
Breakfast at Mikes Creekside Cafe
Wine tasting at the Valley Of The Moon Winery
Wine tasting at Mayo Family Winery
Lunch at The Yeti Restaurant
Or for lunch grab a deli sandwich at the Glen Ellen Village Market and enjoy it under the umbrellas at while wine tasting at Wellington.
Wine tasting at Wellington Winery
Wine tasting at Ledson Winery and Vineyards
Wine tasting at Chateau St Jean
Wine tasting at VJB Cellars
Dinner at Cafe Citti
Francis Ford Coppola Itinerary
Breakfast at The Big 3
Head to Francis Ford Coppola
Budget Itinerary
Always ask if wine tasting is free if you buy a bottle.
Have a gourmet breakfast here at home and pack a picnic lunch.
Wine tasting at Jacuzzi Family Winery
Wine Tasting and photo ops at the Cornerstone Gardens
If you didn't get to pack your lunch, stop at Carneros Deli and grab a picnic lunch
Wine tasting at the Larson Family Winery, picnic lunch on outdoor tables there
Or picnic lunch in the Sonoma square park
Hike the Sonoma Overlook Trail
Wine tasting at Benziger Family Winery
Explore the Jack London State Historic Park
Grill out at home and enjoy the deck and yard
Or for dinner happy hour fish tacos at Hopmonk just off the Sonoma square.
