Location: Healdsburg
Top Things to do in Healdsburg
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Healdsburg, California (CA)
Beautiful Northern California has many fabulous destinations, and the town of Healdsburg in Sonoma County is at the top of the list. Small town charm, beautiful landscapes and outstanding weather are just a few of the trademark qualities that make Healdsburg so popular. Healdsburg combines five-star cuisine, rolling hills and world-acclaimed wine growing appellations for an experience you will never forget. If you love the vibrant outdoors and colorful festivals, you will love Healdsburg. In April, you can help harvest roses and distill them into fragrant rose oil and rosewater as part of the Classic Perfume Rose Harvest & Distillation Tours. An annual sea food dinner at the Healdsburg Fire Department is also in April. From February to June, enjoy the "Russian River Good Old Days" exhibit at the Healdsburg Museum. And on the first Friday of the month, Williamson Wines sponsors an Epicurean Dinner at the Dry Creek Kitchen at Hotel Healdsburg.
Restaurants in Healdsburg
1. Alexander Valley Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 355 reviews
Experience our historic property and taste award winning wines at our family owned estate winery located in Northern Sonoma County. Our Tasting Room is open by advance reservation daily with Seated Outdoor Tastings: Estate Tasting $10 or a Reserve Tasting $20 (Tasting fee waived with bottle purchase per person) or reserve a Vineyard Hike with Box Lunch $60. Enjoy the beautiful views of our 720 acre property and working winery. Since 1975 the our family has produced handcrafted estate grown and bottled wines. We are a Sonoma Green Business and CA Sustainable Winegrower. Our family creates wines of distinction for everyone!
Reviewed By clinden2001
It's always a spectacular time at AVV! The combination of a great variety of solid Alexander Valley wines to try (love the Redemption and the Cyrus), idyllic, quiet country scenery, and really really nice people make it top shelf. The property is beautiful, picnic tables make it a great place for a snack mid-day, and the wine-cave tour is really cool if you get the chance. You will be coming back for more!
2. Wine Country Walking Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 526 reviews
Mingle with winemakers, taste the flavors, delight in the food, — all while making new friends. Sounds fun, doesn't it? We thought so, too. Wine Country Walking Tours take you on foot behind the scenes in Healdsburg to learn the secrets of Sonoma County's most creative wine makers, mixologists, and chefs.
3. Dry Creek Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 783 reviews
Award Winning Family Owned Winery: beautiful picnic grounds, tasting room, private tastings, free Wi-Fi, a wide selection of wines including rare single-vineyard wines. David Stare founded Dry Creek Vineyard in 1972. Winemaking emphasis is on grapes from select Sonoma County vineyards, chosen for quality and character. Fume Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Dry Chenin Blanc, Reserve Chardonnay and Meritage are produced. Dry Creek has received over 1,000 medals for wines in 40 years.
Reviewed By ozczar - Lake Ozark, United States
We met Darren at the nightly wine tasting at The Healdsburg Inn (another great stop) and were invited to the winery for a private party. He put forth the effort to make our experience an exceptional one. Oh, and the wine is pretty good as well.
4. ACORN Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Small vineyard centric Russian River Valley winery producing estate grown field blend wines, since 1994. Tastings are generally with owners, and are by appointment only.
Reviewed By kellydN7458KM
You need to have a reservation to taste here. It's a private tasting with the owners of the property, which is really nice because you really get a feel for the history of the vineyards/wines. Lots of different varietals, many that are not grown that much in the area. Overall a very good and fun tasting I'd highly recommend.
5. Wine Country Journeys LLC
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 372 reviews
Guided small group wine tasting tours throughout Sonoma County's beautiful Wine Country. Enjoy an unforgettable day while you visit a minimum of four small family owned or boutique wineries in the northern Sonoma wine regions of the Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Russian River Valley - up around the historic town of Healdsburg. Our wine educators/guides will introduce you to the wines, wineries, and vineyards of Sonoma County - perfectly blending education with entertainment. Tours stop at a gourmet deli where you may purchase a fresh lunch that we take to the next winery and eat picnic style. We keep our groups small - 8 guests or less and we always cover the tasting fees!
6. Peterson Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Peterson Winery has been producing soulful wines in the Dry Creek Valley for over 20 years. Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah are just some of our wines.
7. Gracianna Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 641 reviews
Gracianna Winery is a family-owned business that symbolizes everyday gratitudes and graciousness in entertaining because our belief is that hosting a special meal with friends and family is an everlasting circle that fills all our lives. Visit our vineyard tasting room to sample our award-winning wines, and see the only vineyard in the world where the vines wear jewels -- medallions featuring the names of Gracianna Medallion Wine Club™ members.
Reviewed By KateD381 - Sonoma, United States
Following a spectacular drive through the Russian River valley, we were treated to a fabulous experience at Gracianna. In their beautiful outdoor tasting room, overlooking hills & vineyards, we tasted a carefully crafted, well-rounded portfolio served by the very charming & knowledgeable Cyndee, who enhanced the wonderful flavors with anecdotes & history. We then met the affable owner, who gave us a grand tour of the stunning property. Altogether, Gracianna, for us, fulfilled it’s mission by giving us the gift of gratitude-however, far from everyday!
8. River's Edge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
Welcome to River's Edge! We Proudly Hold the Most 5 Star Reviews on the Russian River. We operate exclusively on the Upper Russian River, which is recognized for the dynamic terrain, water clarity, unspoiled wilderness, consistent flow and abundant wildlife. Our friendly and accomplished staff is waiting to roll out the red carpet - offering guest services and an attention to detail that is unmatched.
9. Sapphire Hill Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 203 reviews
SAPPHIRE HILL WINERY AND TASTING ROOM, IN THE HEART OF SONOMA WINE COUNTRY, HEALDSBURG CALIFORNIA. Small lot producers of Dry Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Merlot and specialty Blends like our signature wine Cinque Gemma and Cabochon. Wines from Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley and Rockpile. Please visit our tasting room to sample our wines and call ahead to reserve for private tastings in our barrel room, the ultimate food and wine experience on weekends.
Reviewed By wineofile4ever
We've been club members for a couple years now and would recommend this club to everyone who loves good wine. They have an amazing selection of wines and the giant bonus of super fun pick up parties with scrumptious food. It's great being part of the Sapphire Hill family!!
10. Adventures in Cycling
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 135 reviews
We provide small, intimate bike/cycling tours through the Sonoma and Napa wine regions. Average trip size 4 people, never more than 6. Spend the day, weekend or multiple days with us biking the beautiful back roads and visiting world class wineries in Healdsburg, Sonoma, Russian River, Calistoga and Napa. Our tours include all the biking equipment, local knowledgeable guide, a gourmet lunch with locally sourced ingredients served during one of our winery stops, and lots of fun.
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