Need some help from the West Coasters

markem · 01-25-2012, 07:53 PM

Look at the Paso Robles area just inland from San Louis Obispo. Many great wineries there, the Hearst Mansion, stuff like that.

You can also look at doing a self guided tour to the wine region SW of Portland. Probably at least 100 (many international award winners) that allow on site tasting. Good food in that area as well.

bobarian · 01-25-2012, 08:23 PM

I am assuming no kids, correct?

San Francisco City highlights-De Young Museum, Steinhart Aquarium and Japanese Tea Garden-All in same area of Golden Gate Park

Alacatraz, Bay Boat Tour and Fisherman's Wharf

Marin County and North Coast-Muir Woods or continue heading north on 101 to Redwood National Forest.

Sonoma County Wineries and Napa County Wineries-I would suggest doing these on separate days, one winery in morning, lunch, second and possibly third in the afternoon.

Napa County suggestions other than one of your personal favorites would include Castelo di Amoroso(V. Satui), http://www.castellodiamorosa.com/. Auberge du Soleil and Beringer.

Also, try to plan a day or two in Santa Cruz and Carmel/Monterey area.

01-25-2012, 07:53 PM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,662 Trading: (47)	Re: Need some help from the West Coasters Look at the Paso Robles area just inland from San Louis Obispo. Many great wineries there, the Hearst Mansion, stuff like that. You can also look at doing a self guided tour to the wine region SW of Portland. Probably at least 100 (many international award winners) that allow on site tasting. Good food in that area as well. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

01-25-2012, 08:23 PM	#2
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Need some help from the West Coasters I am assuming no kids, correct? San Francisco City highlights-De Young Museum, Steinhart Aquarium and Japanese Tea Garden-All in same area of Golden Gate Park Alacatraz, Bay Boat Tour and Fisherman's Wharf Marin County and North Coast-Muir Woods or continue heading north on 101 to Redwood National Forest. Sonoma County Wineries and Napa County Wineries-I would suggest doing these on separate days, one winery in morning, lunch, second and possibly third in the afternoon. Napa County suggestions other than one of your personal favorites would include Castelo di Amoroso(V. Satui), http://www.castellodiamorosa.com/. Auberge du Soleil and Beringer. Also, try to plan a day or two in Santa Cruz and Carmel/Monterey area.