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RESTAURANTS

WINE TASTING

Visit our Yelp Winery Collection – this is not an exhaustive list!  HEALDSBURG TASTING ROOMS/WINERIES.  We have a partnership with Michel-Schlumberger, so let us know if you would like to book there. Our other favorites (we have so many more to try!) are Aperture, Flowers, the Bubbles experience at J winery, Gary Farrell, Macrostie, and casual tasting rooms on the plaza Portaluppi, Furthermore, and Idlewild. Also don’t miss DOG FRIENDLY WINERIES.

TOUR COMPANIES

• Vineyard Corridor Wine Tours
• West Wine Tours — wine tasting via a totally cute VW bus!
• Jersey Tom Wine Country Tours - Premium Vehicle Tours
• Bikehealdsburg.com — fun pedal wine tasting trolley tours around town!
• winecountrywalkingtours.com meets at the plaza daily, for a food and wine pairing walking tour of Healdsburg.

SHOPPING

There are numerous boutiques, shops and antique stores located around Healdsburg Plaza, just a couple of blocks from the cottage. There is a natural food store Shelton’s just around the corner through the parking lot two driveways to the South. Or Big John’s Market for a full gourmet grocery experience. And don’t miss the Healdsburg Farmer’s Market! There is a CVS  behind us one street over, and a Safeway just a few minutes away.  

FOR THE KIDS

• Epic “Wildlife” Experience: Safari West Santa Rosa
• Charles Shultz Museum Santa Rosa

FITNESS/OUTDOOR ACTIVIES

• Russian River Adventures
• River's Edge Kayak and Canoe | Russian River Kayaking & Canoeing
• Healdsburg Veteran’s Memorial Beach
• Getaway Adventures | Napa & Sonoma Adventure Tours & Activities
• Cycling Through Sonoma County - Sonoma County Tourism
• We have numerous cycling routes mapped on Strava – feel free to reach out with your distance/elevation preferences and we would love to share them with you! 
• Hikes Near Healdsburg: Unique 9 Hiking Trails in Healdsburg
• Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
• Riverfront Regional Park 
• Yoga on Center drop-in classes with mat rentals. Mats also available in the cottage.
• Parkpoint Healdsburg - Parkpoint Health Club offers drop-in rates for swimming, sauna, hot-tub and fitness equipment.  

LIVE MUSIC

• Little Saint - Eclectically charming Vegan restaurant/venue with live music Thursday nights upstairs. 
• Elephant in the Room - Lively and spirited casual pub with live music Fri & Sat nights, with occasional Sundays and holidays. 
• Tuesdays on the Plaza - Weekly summer concerts in the Healdsburg Plaza from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Coyote Sonoma - Wine tasting and tap room with live music Friday & Saturday. 
• Furthermore Wines - “Evening music by the glass or by the bottle” in their downtown Healdsburg tasting room, Thur-Sat. 
• Healdsburg Jazz Festival - Seasonal concerts take place in intimate and cozy venues around Healdsburg.
• Raven Performing Arts Center - A variety of performances, including concerts and plays.