My niece, my brother and myself went to Napa Valley in June. We were just walking around and my…read moreniece said we should gp check out the Welcome Center. Maggie was super helpful, and gave us very good recommendations and also explained where we could visit in Napa Valley. She suggested a few good wineries as all.

Educational with photo-ops! I came across this storefront while walking around the downtown Napa…read moreshopping plaza. I ended up picking up a handful of great souvenirs to bring back home. Checkout the topographical map of Napa Valley while you're here! There's a lot of cool info about the area near the door.

1 of 2 Yelp reviews. Sorry, photos posted on my Napa…read moreDowntown Review. Quality/Quantity - Always so welcoming, pun intended. And I like your new location. Large self service touch screen computers to get Napa information - Restaurants, wineries, hotels, suggested things to do, events, maps, travel information, etc. Ambiance - Cool new location, better and more centrally located. Clean restrooms. Cool decor, even a hot air balloon basket selfie station. Service - 5 stars. EVERYone was so friendly and welcoming! As our guests were shopping, I ended up making small talk and hanging out with the team. Price - Depends on what souvenirs you buy. Owner Comment - Thanks for having this consistent amazing service.

Very cute store lots of wine products, California, Napa items. Shirts, earrings, bags, coasters,…read moresome snacks. We bought a cute baby shirt that said 'I'll take the house white' and has a picture of a wine glass filled with milk :) :) The only reason I give 4, and NOT 5 stars is because I bought a box of pistachios across the street for $10, but this store sold them for $11 (same brand of course) So that let's me know they're marking things up just slightly

I'm so glad I was able to come here and experience this park. I loved Sonoma more than Napa because…read moreit had some much heart and felt so lush with life. There's a great big open park with lots of parking around and food to explore.

This plaza has everything in it and surrounding it! By that, I mean it has a playground that has…read morebaby swings and kid friendly, of course, and delicious eateries around! Sonoma city plays a lot of live music here and the plaza is well maintained. Ambiance is warm and a pleasure to simply be here. It's a great pitstop if one is wanting to eat and get a taste of the wine country life, leisurely stroll and explore a historical city in wine country all the while spending time with family and friends! How to put it - it's easy going in this plaza and taking in the culture of Sonoma!

You could not ask for a more helpful group of individuals to assist you with making your visit to…read moreYountville and the Napa Valley area a memorable experience. A complementary service with a team of experts that will just make your day. Conveniently located in downtown Yountville on Washington Street, It's a great way to start your stroll through this quaint town. Whether it's information on some of the Michelin rated restaurants, extensive bike trails, wine experiences, art walks, etc in the area, they will point you in the right direction. A highly recommended stop to help you make the most of your time.

While walking down Washington St. on a recent trip to Yountville, we decided to stop in the…read moreYountville Welcome Center. The center is nice and has sofas making it an inviting and relaxing environment. We were welcomed by Marion, the weekend manager. Marion was extremely knowledgeable about Yountville and the Wine Country. She offered great suggestions and tips about wineries and their tastings and restaurants. You can get maps, various wine country magazines and pamphlets from many wineries. Ask about wineries offering two for one tastings and or discounts. If you need information about Yountville and the Wine Country, this Welcome Center is a must visit.

The Santa Rosa Visitor Center is a nice place to get information on Santa Rosa. They even have a…read morescavenger hunt for all the Peanuts characters and other related Peanuts characters all around the city. It's a nice way to explore the city. The train has a stop at this location too.

The Peanuts characters are all around Santa Rosa and so we're on a quest to find several of them…read more This meant we were in a small office part around the Stony Point Lake office park on a Sunday afternoon. The offices, coffee shop and restaurant were all closed so it was easy to explore and take pictures without being disturbed. There's allegedly an aggressive security guard here (at Stony Point Lake) but we didn't see him. Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus with his blanket, Woodstock in a nest and Snoopy as Joe Cool with sunglasses. Easy and fun and free. [Review 21012 overall - 529 in California - 1997 of 2023.]

I went there because I thought that my son might enjoy, but it really exceeded my expectations. (In…read morea good way, of course) This is a fantastic place that adults also can enjoy just as much as kids! We could learn how Jelly Belly Beans are made, and about the history of them. The factory workers kindly waved at us, which made my son very happy. At the gift shop, I ended up buying a ton of jelly beans lol My favorite flavor is butter popcorn.

We had so much fun visiting the Jelly Belly Factory. We found it very clean. Everyone one we…read moreinteracted with was very friendly. The factory workers would wave up us as we watched the make jelly belly's and assorted candies. They had lots of activities along the way to keep little ones involved. On the day we went the plant was partially running. But we plan to go back when the are fully running. The gift shop is amazing. They also pizza, hamburgers and such. Along with custom chocolates. They have jelly belly museum. It was a neat side adventure and worth going. Check your out our journeys on Mark Clay McGowan only YouTube for a complete videos. His channel is worth checking out for railroad history, our travels, local history, and rail fan interest. As well as subscribers adventures from around the world that he takes along the Tehachapi loop and other hidden gems.

This is the best place to visit the redwoods in my opinion. Less packed compared to redwood…read morenational park and a lot closer to San Francisco and Santa Rosa if you happen to be staying in that area. About 40 mins from Santa Rosa. We enjoyed this park. We got there early and it was like having a private tour. I suggest getting there early to avoid the crowds. It was so peaceful on our private tour. We enjoyed it. It was very nice. The waterfall was magnificent! We spent a solid two hours there and enjoyed every minute. Get there early and enjoy! Easy five star review. Also parking is free just outside the park.

SCW and I visited Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Park one day while staying nearby. I'd use…read morecaution when using a driving app to get here as we were led along a very narrow road through a local residential area with no room and switchbacks galore. Suffice it to say we saw a few locals along the way that seemed perplexed why we were driving very slowly through their neighborhood. I think that had to do with a bridge closure. Anyways... The return was not the same route thankfully. The park has for pay parking areas and what seemed to be free parking along the road to the park at your own risk. We found a spot in the paid lot ($10). Get a receipt, put it on your car's dashboard and off you go. There's a small welcome center and info at the entrance as well. The Redwoods are incredible here, some alive for 1400 plus years. You simply can't see the tops of the Redwoods from the ground. Truly incredible. The trails are well marked and it's highly discouraged to get off the trails as the environment is very ecologically sensitive. Unfortunately we saw some disregard for that. Stay on the trails people! You'll find placards noting interesting names and places along the way in addition to information about the flora and fauna. The history of the park and previous residents from indigenous peoples to the parks name sake are along the trail. It's an incredible park to visit and appreciate nature. The redwoods are incredible and certainly worth a visit.

One of the better stocked visitors centers I've visited, and with such friendly ranger service!…read more Lots of interactive displays that the kids enjoyed. We ran our visit by a ranger and got feedback and a set of Junior Ranger books. We returned around 4:45pm and the kids turned in their Junior Ranger books. We also got a special 250 year stamp! In terms of swag, they've got plenty of clothing including shirts, long sleeves, sweaters, goodies, and beanies. Point Reyes was cold, even in July! They also have brochures, books, Junior Ranger gear, plushies, binoculars, stamps, stickers, pins, tokens... so much. And a good selection of first aid supplies. Cancellation stamps are right at the entrance. Clean bathrooms on the outside. Plenty of parking.

4.5 stars Bear…read moreValley visitor's center is a really nice and well-maintained visitor's center. Inside, there's a little museum explaining the wildlife found in the area. There's a gift shop area with books for all ages and small selection of souvenirs. The restrooms are also pretty clean. There's free parking on site and additional parking and restrooms across from the visitor's center. There's also plenty of space for picnics. Idk what the rules are, but I did see horses and horse riders, so I think there's a horse trail nearby?? Would recommend the stop for maps, souvenirs, restroom breaks, and/or picnics.

This is a beautiful stop in Sonoma County. It features easy walks that allow you to learn about…read moreJack London and explore his homes, including the House of Happy Walls Museum and the ruins of his Wolf House. The trails are well-maintained and shaded by trees, with some minor uphill and downhill sections, making it a great outdoor activity for all ages. There is a vehicle entry fee to get into the park, but it is covered if you have a California State Parks pass. Highly recommend checking it out if you are in the area or need a break from wine tasting.

Jack London is such a beautiful state park! We came for the first time this spring and were…read moreabsolutely amazed by all of the beauty this state park has to offer! We started in the museum which was very informative and educational. We then started a hike towards the old redwood tree. The trails are very clean and spacious. There is a good variety in terms of incline. We were excited to see the lake (which was unfortunately dry) but hope to come back sometime when there is water. Parking is very easy and I love that there is a lot of variety in both the trails and things to do. I definitely recommend checking it out!