Vic’s Hideaway
Wineries
These are some of our personal favorites. Those listed here are fairly close, but there are many, many more wineries in the Sonoma, Napa and Russian River valleys, and beyond. Head out before 2:00 pm to avoid traffic on highway 37.
Upscale winery that also serves great small plates. 10 minutes from our place! Reservations strongly recommended.
36 locals recommend
Ram's Gate Winery
28700 Arnold DrUpscale winery that also serves great small plates. 10 minutes from our place! Reservations strongly recommended.
If you like bubbly, this is your stop! Avoid traffic by heading there before 2:00 pm
59 locals recommend
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
23555 Arnold DrIf you like bubbly, this is your stop! Avoid traffic by heading there before 2:00 pm
One of the oldest wineries in Sonoma and close to the downtown.
87 locals recommend
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
2000 Denmark StreetOne of the oldest wineries in Sonoma and close to the downtown.
Imagery Estate Winery
14335 Sonoma HwySightseeing
Quaint town with central square; many shops, restaurants and tasing rooms all within walking distance
167 locals recommend
Sonoma
Quaint town with central square; many shops, restaurants and tasing rooms all within walking distance
Redwoods abound in California. You do not need to go to Muir Woods to see them! Armstrong is a really beautiful state park about a 50-minute drive on your way to the Russian River valley to do wine tasting or taking the scenic route to the Sonoma coast.
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdRedwoods abound in California. You do not need to go to Muir Woods to see them! Armstrong is a really beautiful state park about a 50-minute drive on your way to the Russian River valley to do wine tasting or taking the scenic route to the Sonoma coast.
Large protected coastal areas. Great drive with beautiful views. Stop for hikes or a day at the beach.
273 locals recommend
Point Reyes National Seashore
Large protected coastal areas. Great drive with beautiful views. Stop for hikes or a day at the beach.
Events
The horse park is very close to our home; about a 10 minute drive. They have events open to the public that are a must for horse lovers.
Sonoma Horse Park
7600 Lakeville HighwayThe horse park is very close to our home; about a 10 minute drive. They have events open to the public that are a must for horse lovers.
Sonoma Raceway
29355 Arnold DrIf you like car racing, this is a great place to check out.
Neighborhoods
Black Point is the name of the neighborhood where our home is. Black-Point-Green Point encompasses two linked neighborhoods that are separated by the Petaluma River which drains into the San Pablo bay and connected to the San Francisco Bay. Black Point is a moderately dense but quiet rural residential area.
Black Point-Green Point
Black Point is the name of the neighborhood where our home is. Black-Point-Green Point encompasses two linked neighborhoods that are separated by the Petaluma River which drains into the San Pablo bay and connected to the San Francisco Bay. Black Point is a moderately dense but quiet rural residential area.
Restaurants/Eateries
Marvin's Restaurant
1112 Grant AveOur favorite breakfast/brunch place.
Rickey's Restaurant
250 Entrada DrRedone in 2019. Really good food and cozy bar.
Hikes
Iconic hike with great views that end on the beach. Easy access. Quite busy on weekends.
103 locals recommend
Tennessee Valley Trailhead
591 Tennessee Valley RoadIconic hike with great views that end on the beach. Easy access. Quite busy on weekends.