Come morning, the only thing you should be standing around waiting for is your four-minute French press. Skip the line at Bouchon Bakery and head for the coffee window next to the old railway inn where ritual roasters coffee and sweetie pie pastries are at the ready.
A farm-to-southern-fried-pit-stop on the outskirts of town. Piping hot coffee, cornbread with maple butter, old fashioned grits, and hearty bowls of peppered brisket hash fortify, though it’s easy to veer in the direction of root beer floats and fried apple pies.
Muted, modern, minimalist decor designed with the luxe maximalist in mind. Tuck into pasta and wood-fired pizzas at Redd Wood (the casual counterpart to Michelin-starred Redd) before turning in for the night.
All the right elements of French country farmhouse lodging in the center of the culinary capital of the county (and arguably, the country). Laying claim to the most important meal of the day, brekkie-only restaurant Hopper Creek Kitchen makes a.m. mainstays (fruit porridge, duck ‘n’ donuts) worth the wake-up call.
Forward-thinking kid sis of Hotel Healdsburg merges ecofriendly decor and technologically advanced infrastructure for an easy-access option in the middle of town. Take advantage of local wines on tap at Spoonbar or purified water on tap in the lobby – depending on the time of day.
Romantic bungalows right out of Williams-Sonoma home with incredible bedding. Fireplaces, and wine. Just so, so much wine. Be sure to have a nibble at the lakeside lounge. It’s only open to hotel guests, which, considering the clientele, turns it into a Napa version of Soho House come nightfall.
A Leed-certified luxury hotel for the adventurous recluse. When exhausted from a day of extreme relaxation, park it at the bar at Lucy’s for drinks and dishes prepared with produce harvested from the on-property garden. Or in the case you ventured to the 11 wineries in walking distance, pad from your spot in front of the fireplace to the bathroom-turned-en-suite-private-spa for a massage.
An old relic. A hilarious option, and probably the only one under $200, aside from B&Bs and private home rentals, which are everywhere.
This is our country club. It has charming cottages, two pools, tennis courts, and a golf course, all tucked away in the forested mountainside. Definitely a yuppie crowd.
This winery is unique in that it houses an exquisite collection of art, so you can sip wine and browse art in the same visit.