Drinks & Nightlife
A. Rafanelli Winery
4685 W Dry Creek RdAmazing red wines. Reservation only.
Lambert Bridge
4085 W Dry Creek RdDelicious wines with a great atmosphere and picnic area.
Preston Farms & Winery
9282 W Dry Creek RdWine and farm animals!
Unti Vineyards
4202 Dry Creek RdFabulous Italian-style wines.
Martorana Family Winery
5956 W Dry Creek RdWine and bocce!
Mounts Family Winery
3901 Wine Creek RdOur neighbor's very low key, rustic tasting room.
Great zinfandel! They also stay open later on the first Friday of the month starting in March with pizza and bocce, and they have yoga in the vineyards every other Sunday! http://www.comstockwines.com
Comstock Wines
1290 Dry Creek RdGreat zinfandel! They also stay open later on the first Friday of the month starting in March with pizza and bocce, and they have yoga in the vineyards every other Sunday! http://www.comstockwines.com
They stock exclusively European wines, stay open late night, and often have live music, making it a cool industry hangout.
11 locals recommend
Bergamot Wine Co.
711B Healdsburg AveThey stock exclusively European wines, stay open late night, and often have live music, making it a cool industry hangout.
Chardonnays and elegant Pinot Noirs and Syrahs. The winery is set on a high hill with dramatic views. Tastings by appointment only, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
24 locals recommend
Copain Wines (Tasting by Appointment only)
7800 Eastside RdChardonnays and elegant Pinot Noirs and Syrahs. The winery is set on a high hill with dramatic views. Tastings by appointment only, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Food Scene
In addition to grocery staples you need in a pinch, their homemade blueberry scones are to die for, and sandwiches are delicious; or grab a cold drink at the bar with the locals.
32 locals recommend
Dry Creek General Store
3495 Dry Creek RdIn addition to grocery staples you need in a pinch, their homemade blueberry scones are to die for, and sandwiches are delicious; or grab a cold drink at the bar with the locals.
One of our favorite Saturday morning activities from May to November is going to the market. With live music and delicious local produce, it’s a great spot to spend time and stock up on dinner stuffs.
8 locals recommend
Healdsburg Farmer's Market
One of our favorite Saturday morning activities from May to November is going to the market. With live music and delicious local produce, it’s a great spot to spend time and stock up on dinner stuffs.
Solid for shareable plates like duck meatball bocadillos and octopus a la plancha. Finish with the goat cheese tostada (topped with golden onions and white truffle honey) for a savory-sweet dessert.
68 locals recommend
Bravas Bar de Tapas
420 Center StSolid for shareable plates like duck meatball bocadillos and octopus a la plancha. Finish with the goat cheese tostada (topped with golden onions and white truffle honey) for a savory-sweet dessert.
Their back patio is ideal for an al fresco dinner, but even better for a giant salad or inspired sandwich (try the Cali B.L.A.S.T. or B.E.S.T. Morning Ever) and a game of bocce.
60 locals recommend
Campo Fina
330 Healdsburg AveTheir back patio is ideal for an al fresco dinner, but even better for a giant salad or inspired sandwich (try the Cali B.L.A.S.T. or B.E.S.T. Morning Ever) and a game of bocce.
Don’t miss the Dungeness crab tater tots, calamari a la plancha, or any of the housemade pastas, but save room for The Candy Bar: the ultimate throwback dessert.
37 locals recommend
Chalkboard
29 North StDon’t miss the Dungeness crab tater tots, calamari a la plancha, or any of the housemade pastas, but save room for The Candy Bar: the ultimate throwback dessert.
Your go-to for picnic provisions. Plus, the owner carries her family’s (our neighbor’s) award-winning yet hard-to-find Denier-Handal wines (the rosé and petit syrah are killer).
Cheese Shop of Healdsburg
1083 Vine StYour go-to for picnic provisions. Plus, the owner carries her family’s (our neighbor’s) award-winning yet hard-to-find Denier-Handal wines (the rosé and petit syrah are killer).
Elegant, rustic, and screams Wine Country, with a tree-covered gravel patio draped with lights. Food is fresh, sophisticated, and beyond tasty (if salmon is on the menu, get it). Dinner or brunch.
62 locals recommend
Barndiva
231 Center StElegant, rustic, and screams Wine Country, with a tree-covered gravel patio draped with lights. Food is fresh, sophisticated, and beyond tasty (if salmon is on the menu, get it). Dinner or brunch.
Their ethically sourced beans and quality roasts of have won awards for years, plus they have yummy pastries on-hand for quick stops. The Optimist’s Blend will start your day on the right track.
26 locals recommend
Flying Goat Coffee
419 Center StTheir ethically sourced beans and quality roasts of have won awards for years, plus they have yummy pastries on-hand for quick stops. The Optimist’s Blend will start your day on the right track.
Collection of tasting rooms, with wine and olive oil, and a pizza oven.
Dry Creek Olive Company and Trattore Estate Wines
7878 Dry Creek RdCollection of tasting rooms, with wine and olive oil, and a pizza oven.
Across the street from Campo Fina, let Moustache Baked Goods sway you back to the twee dessert with cheeky flavors (The Butcher’s vanilla, maple, and bacon) and outrageously thick frosting and flavorful cake. We’ll gladly proclaim it’s the best cupcake in the Bay Area. Plus, owners Osvaldo “Ozzie” Jimenez and Christian Sullberg (two local boys who just get it) offer FourBarrel Coffee and sea salt caramels to die for.
7 locals recommend
Moustache Baked Goods
381 Healdsburg AveAcross the street from Campo Fina, let Moustache Baked Goods sway you back to the twee dessert with cheeky flavors (The Butcher’s vanilla, maple, and bacon) and outrageously thick frosting and flavorful cake. We’ll gladly proclaim it’s the best cupcake in the Bay Area. Plus, owners Osvaldo “Ozzie” Jimenez and Christian Sullberg (two local boys who just get it) offer FourBarrel Coffee and sea salt caramels to die for.
Parks & Nature
A recreational wonderland, where camping sites, gorgeous hikes, and water sports abound. Rent a boat or hike in for a picnic for the ultimate excursion.
13 locals recommend
Lake Sonoma Resort Area
4200 Skaggs Springs RdA recreational wonderland, where camping sites, gorgeous hikes, and water sports abound. Rent a boat or hike in for a picnic for the ultimate excursion.
Shopping
If you’re searching for a token to remember your trip by, head to Shed for rarified wares for the kitchen and home, from fermenting crocks and rustic linens to local honey. Pricey but beautiful.
37 locals recommend
Healdsburg Taproom
105A W North StIf you’re searching for a token to remember your trip by, head to Shed for rarified wares for the kitchen and home, from fermenting crocks and rustic linens to local honey. Pricey but beautiful.
Arts & Culture
Great local movie theater that lets you buy wine and bring it in with you.
9 locals recommend
Raven Film Center
415 Center StGreat local movie theater that lets you buy wine and bring it in with you.
Artist Pat Lenz's gallery. Her fiberglass installations, by turns whimsical and thought-provoking, are scattered around the property; be sure to take a look inside Duchamp's head (by appointment).
Duchamp Winery
280 Chiquita RdArtist Pat Lenz's gallery. Her fiberglass installations, by turns whimsical and thought-provoking, are scattered around the property; be sure to take a look inside Duchamp's head (by appointment).
Essentials
This is the closest to the house, aside from the General Store. Healdsburg’s version of Whole Foods, with gourmet groceries, an amazing cheese selection, sushi, pre-made sandwiches and picnic stuffs, and a great fish counter.
43 locals recommend
Big John's Market
1345 Healdsburg AveThis is the closest to the house, aside from the General Store. Healdsburg’s version of Whole Foods, with gourmet groceries, an amazing cheese selection, sushi, pre-made sandwiches and picnic stuffs, and a great fish counter.