Guidebook for Windsor
Food Scene
A short one mile walk from Vino Velo House, the Town Green offers restaurants, shops, tasting rooms and a local specialty grocery store with everything you could need to cook gourmet meals at the house.
34 locals recommend
Windsor Town Green
701 McClelland DrA short one mile walk from Vino Velo House, the Town Green offers restaurants, shops, tasting rooms and a local specialty grocery store with everything you could need to cook gourmet meals at the house.
One of my favorite Windsor restaurants. Great food, nice atmosphere. Family friendly but also great for a night out with adults only. They have a fantastic happy hour.
30 locals recommend
KIN Windsor
740 McClelland DrOne of my favorite Windsor restaurants. Great food, nice atmosphere. Family friendly but also great for a night out with adults only. They have a fantastic happy hour.
Delicious thai food in a fabulous, sophisticated setting. Reasonably priced with a great wine/beer selection
22 locals recommend
Tomi Thai
426 Emily Rose CirDelicious thai food in a fabulous, sophisticated setting. Reasonably priced with a great wine/beer selection
Fantastic Italian food right off the Healdsburg Square. Perfect for a romantic couples dinner.
25 locals recommend
Baci | Cafe & Wine Bar
336 Healdsburg AveFantastic Italian food right off the Healdsburg Square. Perfect for a romantic couples dinner.
Excellent seafood, tapas and wine flights in a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. Great for groups or a romantic date.
76 locals recommend
Willi's | Seafood & Raw Bar
403 Healdsburg AveExcellent seafood, tapas and wine flights in a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. Great for groups or a romantic date.
Owned by the same pair that started Mustache Baked Goods their pie bar will not disappoint. Freshly made, scratch baked pie, homemade ice-cream and coffee. Chic setting and interesting gifts for sale. Try a simple adffogato with the vanilla bean ice-cream for a velvety, espresso treat.
24 locals recommend
Noble Folk Ice Cream & Pie Bar
116 Matheson StOwned by the same pair that started Mustache Baked Goods their pie bar will not disappoint. Freshly made, scratch baked pie, homemade ice-cream and coffee. Chic setting and interesting gifts for sale. Try a simple adffogato with the vanilla bean ice-cream for a velvety, espresso treat.
Absolute gem of a local restaurant with incredible food, ambiance and cocktails. This is a must visit.
42 locals recommend
Catelli's Restaurant
21047 Geyserville AveAbsolute gem of a local restaurant with incredible food, ambiance and cocktails. This is a must visit.
Crazy good Spanish tapas and paella in a cool, hip environment. The sparkling sangria is unique and delicious.
68 locals recommend
Bravas Bar de Tapas
420 Center StCrazy good Spanish tapas and paella in a cool, hip environment. The sparkling sangria is unique and delicious.
Great beer with a sense of humor. Fun, casual atmosphere. 1 mile from the house, walkable.
8 locals recommend
Barrel Brothers Brewing Company
9238 Business Park CtGreat beer with a sense of humor. Fun, casual atmosphere. 1 mile from the house, walkable.
Local, fresh nitro icecream and freshly made waffle cones. vegan options too. If you are craving a sweet treat this is a must.
Two Dog Night Creamery
9240 Old Redwood HwyLocal, fresh nitro icecream and freshly made waffle cones. vegan options too. If you are craving a sweet treat this is a must.
To die for local pizza spot. Gluten free deep dish pizza available and the traditional wheat crust is handmade and amazing as well. Seasonal toppings sourced from local farmers. The hot honey pizza is a favorite.
Pizzaleah
9240 Old Redwood HighwayTo die for local pizza spot. Gluten free deep dish pizza available and the traditional wheat crust is handmade and amazing as well. Seasonal toppings sourced from local farmers. The hot honey pizza is a favorite.
Ben and Gaby own an operate this cafe and it is a must visit. They offer fresh green juice, kombucha, the best coffee and tea with housemade almond milk, acai bowls, toasts, and so much more. Made with love and you can taste it.
Fruity Moto Restaurant
9054 Windsor RoadBen and Gaby own an operate this cafe and it is a must visit. They offer fresh green juice, kombucha, the best coffee and tea with housemade almond milk, acai bowls, toasts, and so much more. Made with love and you can taste it.
Sightseeing
Shiloh Ranch Regional Park
5750 Faught RdNice nearby park great for a day hike - kid friendly
Parks & Nature
Great local park - my favorite for an early morning run. Beautiful views of the city from the top of the hill.
31 locals recommend
Foothill Regional Park station
Great local park - my favorite for an early morning run. Beautiful views of the city from the top of the hill.
Beautiful hiking, picnicking, walking spot. There is something for everyone here. You can drive in and picnic. If you're up for a strenuous hike there are incredible trails here. Have a family? Nice easy short walks/hikes good for kids of all ages.
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdBeautiful hiking, picnicking, walking spot. There is something for everyone here. You can drive in and picnic. If you're up for a strenuous hike there are incredible trails here. Have a family? Nice easy short walks/hikes good for kids of all ages.
Entertainment & Activities
Fantastic park for kids 15 minutes from Vino Velo. Great play structures, sand box with water sprayers, picnic area and plenty of shade. I highly recommend it for families.
Healdsburg Recreation Park
Piper StreetFantastic park for kids 15 minutes from Vino Velo. Great play structures, sand box with water sprayers, picnic area and plenty of shade. I highly recommend it for families.
Shopping
Absolutely the best jewelry store around. Have a complimentary jewelry cleaning while you browse the unique, exquisite custom pieces and gifts
Mark Shimizu Design
9070 Windsor RdAbsolutely the best jewelry store around. Have a complimentary jewelry cleaning while you browse the unique, exquisite custom pieces and gifts
Jessie and Tracy own this adorable clothing store. You'll find reasonably priced women's clothing, shoes and accessories.
Trace & Jess
9061 Windsor RdJessie and Tracy own this adorable clothing store. You'll find reasonably priced women's clothing, shoes and accessories.
This is one of my very favorite places to shop in wine country. Adorable gifts, beautiful jewelry and clothes. So many lovely offerings.
Roost General Store
9111 Windsor RdThis is one of my very favorite places to shop in wine country. Adorable gifts, beautiful jewelry and clothes. So many lovely offerings.
Essentials
Local grocery store with excellent selection. Perfect spot to shop for breakfasts and snacks to ingredientes for gourmet meals.
37 locals recommend
Oliver's Market - Windsor
9230 Old Redwood HwyLocal grocery store with excellent selection. Perfect spot to shop for breakfasts and snacks to ingredientes for gourmet meals.
5 minutes from the house, perfect place to stock up on any essentials you forgot at a great price.
17 locals recommend
Walmart
15960 Dam Rd5 minutes from the house, perfect place to stock up on any essentials you forgot at a great price.
Getting Around
I use Enterprise exclusively when I need a car if I'm in town. Good, consistent customer service and less than 3 miles from Vino Velo House.
9 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2200 Airport BlvdI use Enterprise exclusively when I need a car if I'm in town. Good, consistent customer service and less than 3 miles from Vino Velo House.