Insiders' Guide® to California's Wine Country, 6th; Including Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Lake Counties

by Jean Saylor Doppenberg

• ISBN13: 9780762727223
• ISBN10: 0762727225
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Insiders' Guide

Summary

For folks heading to the famed Northern California Wine Trails, for a visitor looking to find a new home, this Insiders' Guide is the perfect companion. All the details about its distinct regions, Insider tips on tastings, dining, bed-and-breakfast inns, and even hot-air ballooning--and everything else readers need to know about Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Lake Counties.

Author Biography

Jean Saylor Doppenberg moved to Wine Country in 1988. She immediately began soaking up an insider's knowledge of the local wine scene, completing courses in winery public relations and wine marketing, and writing for a publication that covers the business end of the wine industry. This is the second book that she has written on the subject.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xii
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
How to Use This Book	p. 1
Area Overview	p. 3
Getting Here, Getting Around	p. 14
History	p. 28
Golden Gateway	p. 43
Flora, Fauna, and Climate	p. 48
Hotels, Motels, and Inns	p. 53
Bed-and-Breakfast Inns	p. 72
Spas and Resorts	p. 98
Camping	p. 109
Restaurants	p. 116
Nightlife	p. 145
Wineries	p. 154
Attractions	p. 196
Festivals and Annual Events	p. 218
Shopping	p. 240
Arts and Culture	p. 262
Parks and Recreation	p. 277
Lake County	p. 299
On the Water	p. 307
Spectator Sports	p. 316
Kidstuff	p. 326
Day Trips	p. 335
Real Estate	p. 341
Retirement	p. 354
Education and Child Care	p. 366
Health Care	p. 381
Media	p. 388
Worship	p. 396
Index	p. 405
About the Author	p. 425
Directory of Maps
California's Wine Country Overview	p. vii
Napa County Wine Trails	p. viii
Sonoma County Wine Trails	p. ix
Mendocino County Wine Trails	p. x
Lake County Wine Trails	p. xi
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