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Anderson Valley

· Boonville, CA

Why you should go…

The Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association promotes the Anderson Valley American Viticultural Area, a 15 mile stretch of Highway 128 in Mendocino County about two and a half hours north of San Francisco, officially designated an AVA in 1983. The association publishes an interactive winery map and directory of more than 30 boutique tasting rooms, along with lodging guides and an events calendar of wine festivals and winemaker dinners, positioning the valley as an intimate destination known for cool climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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  • #wine tasting
  • #vineyards
  • #road trip
  • #scenic drive

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Anderson Valley, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Mendocino County Tourism Commission

    Free

    Official tourism office for Mendocino County's coast, redwoods and wine country.

    13 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Russian River Rail Bikes

    $25–$50

    Pedal-powered rail bike excursions along historic tracks above the Russian River in Sonoma County.

    23 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Lake County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center

    Free

    The walk-in visitor center for Lake County, California, home to Clear Lake, wine country and outdoor recreation.

    23 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Museums of Lake County

    Free

    A network of small county museums in Northern California's Lake County, anchored by the Historic Courthouse Museum.

    24 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Wine Road Northern Sonoma County

    Free

    Wine trail association guiding visitors to wineries and lodgings across Sonoma County's Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River valleys.

    36 mi awayMore like this

  • Eat & Drink
    Date Night

    Breathless Sparkling Wines

    $25–$50

    A Healdsburg tasting room devoted entirely to méthode champenoise sparkling wine, built from reclaimed shipping containers.

    37 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink