Highway 128

The gateway to wine country, where the wineries are small and family owned. The Winters area is famous for its grape growing conditions and local wineries have been producing high quality wines with an emphasis on Spanish varietals. Learn More »

Whether is it hiking, cycling, boating, fishing, or paddling, take your pick. There are endless country roads to enjoy on a bike. The Putah Creek boasts the closest blue ribbon trout stream to the bay area. Paddle the quiet waters of Lake Solano. Enjoy all that Lake Berryessa has to offer: Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, Hiking Cold Canyon with views of the valley and Lake Berryessa. Learn More »

A variety of high quality restaurants sourcing local produce in Winters make the historic downtown a food destination. Downtown Winters boasts many eateries all within walking distance of the town center. Learn More »

Once a booming farm town, Historic Downtown Winters has numerous historic buildings. Just a short walk in the heart of downtown is the historic Train Trestle Bridge, which has been converted to a walking bridge. The Montecello Dam, an engineering marvel, holds back the waters of lake Berryessa. Learn More »

Yolo County host small B and Bs and elegant country resorts to escape the busy life. There is also abundant waterfront camping and cabins along the Putah Creek and Lake Berryessa. Learn More »

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Downtown Winters hosts numerous events throughout the year. Including the annual Earthquake festival and the Lighted Tractor Parade. Also popular is the monthly street festivals and farm to table events. Learn More »

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Let Highway 128 guide you through the perfect combination of other-worldly and down-to-earth experiences in the Napa Valley.

If you are looking for an intimate, off the grid escape, then look no further. Traveling west from Winters, back roads will take you by Lake Berryessa and Lake Hennessey. Here you will find small production, family owned, boutique style wineries along with outdoor adventures to re-energize and relax.

As you travel down the Vaca Mountains you enter the valley floor and head north through Napa Valley’s charming towns of St. Helena and Calistoga. This is the birthplace of some of valley’s most iconic wineries, restaurants, and resorts – the perfect setting that will transform your journey from lovely to legendary.

The Napa Valley has been endowed with the perfect environment to cultivate some of the world’s finest wine grapes. There are more than 400 wineries, ninety-five percent of which are family-owned and operated. Winery tasting rooms warmly welcome guests for fun and educational tastings that fascinate and engage at all knowledge levels, from new fan to connoisseur. Learn More »

The Napa Valley is well known for its rejuvenating atmosphere – equipped with stunning natural beauty, breathtaking landscapes, and a wealth of open space. It is the perfect place for for visitors of all physical abilities to enjoy hiking in state parks, biking on the Vine Trail, boating on Lake Berryessa, and paddling on the Napa River.

There is an abundance of active pursuits that complete the Napa Valley experience, including hot air ballooning as the sun rises, grabbing some fresh local fruit at the Farmers Market and picnicking with your favorite bottle of Napa Valley wine, or playing 18 holes of golf surrounded by rolling vineyard hills.Learn More »

The Napa Valley is home to more than 150 restaurants and has more Michelin stars per capita than any other wine region in the world. Here is where the farm-to-table culinary scene meets the creativity of some of the world’s best chefs. Kitchens mix seasonal, local, and organic produce to create masterpiece dishes, which means the menus change constantly to reflect the best available ingredients. Learn More »

Wild grapes certainly grew in abundance in early Napa Valley, but it took settler George Calvert Yount to tap the area's potential for cultivating wine grapes. Yount built one of the homesteads in the area and was the first to plant Napa Valley grapes in 1839.

Charles Krug is credited with establishing Napa Valley's first commercial winery in 1861. His success and leadership sparked a wave of new growth, and by 1889 there were more than 140 wineries in operation, including Schramsberg (founded in 1862), Beringer (1876) and Inglenook (1879). The majority of which can be found along Highway 128. Learn More »

With over 5,500 rooms in more than 150 distinctive properties, the Napa Valley offers a wide variety of world-class lodging, ranging from lavish five-star luxury resorts to intimate, family-run bed & breakfasts.

Many of the country’s finest spas are located in the Napa Valley – natural geothermal springs and volcanic mud baths are the foundation of a regional spa culture brimming with restorative therapies and treatments.Learn More »

Napa Valley is not only a place with majestic views, Michelin-starred restaurants, and myriad lux wineries but also a place with roots as deep as its vines, filled with iconic experiences for our visitors. Here you'll find a calendar of events that include concerts, grand tastings, farmers markets, wine release parties, annual events (like the Napa Valley Grape Harvest, Cabernet Season), and more. Learn More »

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Discover hidden delights along Sonoma County’s stretch of State Highway 128, which varies from the two-lane roadways that connect to Napa County in the east and Mendocino County in the north, to the four-lane stretch where 128 joins with Highway 101, Sonoma County’s main north-south corridor. Offering the beauty and bounty of Wine Country away from the usual hustle and bustle, it’s a perfect opportunity to explore. Sip fine wines, taste great food, appreciate public art, go paddling in Lake Sonoma or along the Russian River, browse unique local shops, or simply relax in a truly beautiful setting.

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With almost 60,000 acres of vineyards, more than 425 wineries, and 17 distinct (and intriguing) American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), Sonoma County barrels a varietal for nearly everyone. From small family-run wineries to internationally heralded wine houses, Sonoma County nurtures the diversity and passion for winemaking that makes it one of California’s best Wine Country destinations. Learn More »

Combining a mild Mediterranean climate with acres of mountains, valleys, and forests, as well as winding rivers and more than 50 miles of stunning Pacific Ocean coastline, Sonoma County offers the perfect settings for a wide variety of outdoor activities. With 11 state parks and more than 50 regional parks, Sonoma County beckons to anyone with a passion for hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, bird watching, camping, beachcombing, hang gliding, hot air ballooning, or zip lining. Learn More »

Dine in an elegant hotel, a corner café, a picturesque inn, or with spectacular views of vineyards, mountains, coastline, or riverfront. From local roadhouses and burger joints to Michelin Star restaurants, from traditional American staples to innovative ethnic fusion cuisines, Sonoma County chefs typically use the best local vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood, and other ingredients to create their delicious dishes. Farm to table isn’t a slogan or a trend in Sonoma County restaurants, it’s an ongoing way of life in a region where nature has been abundantly generous. Learn More »

Few regions offer more of the character of Old California than Sonoma County. Museums and historical sites countywide celebrate the culture and impact of native tribes, Russian fur traders and colonists, Spanish missions and Mexican ranchos, and American settlers. State historic parks highlight the Russian coastal colony, writer Jack London’s ranch, and Mission San Francisco Solano, the last and northernmost of the 21 California missions. Learn More »

Choose between romantic inns on the Sonoma County coast, trendy boutique hotels, nationally known chains, or resorts with vineyard views and luxurious spas. Whether you prefer contemporary or Victorian, vintage rustic or urban modern, eco-sustainable or pampering luxury, rugged campsite or glamping (glamorous camping), Sonoma County has a place to suit your tastes. Learn More »

Fertile land, mild climate, and residents passionate about good food and fine living mean farm to table is an ongoing way of life in Sonoma County. Roadside produce stands are a standard harvest-time sight, and nearly 20 weekly farmers markets (some seasonal, some year-round) offer an infinite variety of local produce and artisan specialties countywide. Locally crafted products vary from artisan cheeses, breads, and pastries, to olive oils, vinegars, condiments, honey, jam, marinades, craft beers, artisan spirits, ciders, chocolates, and other delights. Learn More »

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In Mendocino County, Highway 128 begins just northwest of Cloverdale and snakes its way through the Yorkville Highlands—an appellation consisting of approximately 40,000 acres straddling Highway 128—to Anderson Valley and Boonville—the home of "boontling"—and then under a canopy of redwoods to mile marker 0 at Highway 1 and the Navarro River Bridge. Along the way, stop and savor not just the wine but the beauty of the surroundings. From the "Petit Tetons" of Yorkville to the deep end of Anderson Valley, 29 tasting rooms, and many others open by appointment only, offer fine wines, a chance to meet the winemaker, and exceptional hospitality.

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Mendocino County is home to 11 diverse AVAs, from the smallest in the U.S., Cole Ranch at just under one-quarter square mile, to Mendocino Ridge, often dubbed "Islands in the Sky," the only non-contiguous AVA in the U.S. with only vineyards that sit at 1,200 feet or above are included. The region covers more than a quarter-million acres of mountainous land, but just 75 acres of the entire viticultural area are planted. Anderson Valley is now famed for its Alsace varietals and Pinot Noir, both of which are celebrated at festivals every February and May, respectively. Learn More »

With 24 state parks, national forest lands, and the only land-based portion of the entire 1,100-mile California Coastal National Monument, Mendocino County is prime time for hikers. Newly opened in 2016, is additional access to the southern portion of the Lost Coast with its strangely shaped "candelabra trees." The county's rivers, lakes and over 90 miles of unspoiled Pacific coastline provide plenty of opportunities for kayaking, canoeing and boating. Learn More »

Locally raised and grown food is at the heart of Mendocino County's culinary excellence. The first county in the U.S. to ban GMOs, Mendocino County takes food seriously! Foodies delight in chowing down at local restaurants that feature foraged fare, local grass-fed beef, wild-caught seafood and acorn-fed piggies. Diners can take their pick among restaurants offering menus with exquisite vegan cuisine as the star to the season’s best foods prepared in a uniquely refined rustic style. Learn More »

Much of the village of Mendocino and the Headlands is on the National Register of Historic Places so visitors are immersed in history from the moment they arrive. Another gem in the village is the Temple of Kwan Tai, one of the oldest continuously used Chinese temples in California and the only remaining joss house on the northern California coast. Inland, just outside of Ukiah, is the City of 10,000 Buddhas, home to a large international Buddhist community and sited on one of the state's former mental institutions. In Willits, the Skunk Train, which has run for over 130 years, takes visitors on windy rides up mountains and through the redwoods, or in Fort Bragg along the wildlife corridor of the Noyo River. Learn More »

From cozy B&Bs to resorts and inns, Mendocino County has a variety of lodging properties to suit every taste and budget. The Mendocino coast is dotted with unique properties that reflect the character of the area with gingerbread Victorian B&Bs, eco-resorts and ocean-view inns. Farther inland visitors can relax at resorts with hot springs or revel in nature with farm stays. Learn More »