ROAD TRIP | SAN FRANCISCO & SONOMA
6 Must-sees ...
1
Benziger Family Winery Open 10-5pm. Tours from $25, tastings from $15. (1883 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, +1 707 935 3000; benziger.com)
2
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park Eight kilometres north of St Helena, on Highway 29. (parks.ca.gov)
3
Jack London State Historic Park Allow three hours to experience the wonderful trails, the Beauty Ranch, Cottage, House of Happy Walls Museum and Wolf House ruins. Open 9.30-5pm; $10. (2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, +1 707 938 5216; jacklondonpark.com)
4
Fort Ross State Historic Park A former Russian fur-trading outpost from the early 19th century in Jenner. (fortross.org)
5
Unbeaten Path Hiking Tours A great insight into the unique architecture and ecological concepts behind the Sea Ranch community. Also a great tour of the Stornetta Lands wetlands, cypress groves, meadows and sand dunes. (+1 707 888 6121; unbeatenpathtours.com)
6
Real Goods Store & Solar Living Center An eco-enthusiast’s wonderland of compost loos, electricity-generating bicycles and other inspirational goodies. (13771 US-101, Hopland, +1 707 472 2403; solarliving.org)
Paddle time at the Russian River.
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