Napa and Sonoma

Wine Country offers so much exploration. Enjoy a scenic drive along the coast before turning inland and traveling through miles of pastoral, lush hills filled with farms and wineries. As you draw near, you must choose a direction: west for Sonoma, or east for Napa. You can't go wrong, but it's difficult to go back and forth between the two, so if you don't have time for both, pick either more sparsely populated and touristic Napa or sprawling, rural Sonoma. If you can, invest in a hot air balloon flight or drive early in the morning to catch a glimpse of them.

Compared to Napa, Sonoma has more family-owned, more intimate, and smaller wineries. Consider Sonoma as your main visit if you're looking for a more relaxed wine tasting experience. On the other hand, Napa is home to some of the most well-known vineyards in the world. Wineries are the major attraction in this area, so drive carefully or leave the driving to Lyft for the day.

Miles from L.A.: ~415
Suggested round trip time: 5 days min

Location: Sonoma, northern California