Napa and Sonoma wine tasting tours aren’t cheap, so a discount of half off, or even a $10 to $20 off, can help reduce a high-class hangover. We especially like the Wine Lover’s Tour, a semi-private tour that takes you deep into California Wine Country where you’ll visit four to six spectacular boutique wineries less [...]
Here’s a lofty idea: float across the sky in a big balloon above the vineyards, hills and fields of beautiful California Wine Country. When you book your flight online you can save on tickets. Two deals are listed below: one in Napa Valley (50% Off), and and the other in Sonoma Valley for $5 off. A [...]
Of all the beautiful cycling tours in the Bay Area, these Wine Country tours are among the most popular. The emphasis here is on wine country and beauty rather than hardcore cycling, so don’t worry if you’re not fit for the Tour de France. Each of the following Napa Valley bicycle tours provide a relaxing [...]
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about lavender … and then some. The 2013 Sonoma Lavender Festival (June 22 – 23, 2013) is offering lavender cuisine, wines, craft making, massage, and discount pricing on thousands of lavender products. WHAT: The Sonoma Lavender Food & Wine Festival — $10 admission, children under 12 free. Last [...]
Did you know you can take a stroll through the vines at several Sonoma wineries? These complimentary self-guided vineyard tours are about a mile long and are appropriate for all ages. Along the way, you can find out what goes on in a vineyard during the year and learn about sustainable farming practices. Hand-outs are available [...]
Every Saturday evening, Ceja Vineyards in Napa hosts a hot salsa party with salsa lessons for beginners and intermediate salsa dancers. Both classes are free. And if you show up early you can catch their Happy Hour. Ceja’s tasting salon is open for happy hour specials — wines by the glass and bottle discounts. Then [...]
Honk if you love Calistoga at Christmas time! For quirky small town fun, you can’t beat the annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade (December 7, 2013), presented by the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce. Calistoga, part of the Bay area’s Wine Country north of San Francisco, is a fun little side trip, especially during the holidays during [...]
A great way to keep a few more pennies in your pocket is to pack a picnic lunch and head out to wine country. You don’t need to spend lots of money in fancy restaurants to enjoy great food in a beautiful setting. Here are some Wine Country places to pick up cheap gourmet picnic [...]
Calistoga Music In The Park is a series of free outdoor concerts that take place at Pioneer Park, every Thursday evening in the summer (June 21 through August 30). These casual concerts offer a fun way to enjoy the Napa Valley summer evenings with friends and family. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chairs to sit on. Wine [...]
The Napa County Fair and Silverado Festival and Parade provides four days of family fun over the Fourth of July weekend (June 29, 30, July 1, and July 4, 2012). County Fair entertainment is free with admission (in most cases). The fair is also offering a 28% off unlimited ride band. Along with carnival rides and [...]
The Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma (June 20 – 24, 2012) features five days of family fun. Concerts, carnival rides, exhibits, shows (including headline concerts), and attractions are all included with the price of admission. Plus, you can get tickets early and save a couple bucks. WHAT: Sonoma-Marin Fair is cheaper if you buy tickets online in [...]
The Sonoma County Fair (July 25 – August 12, 2012) celebrates its 76th Anniversary this year with Wine Country horse racing, the rodeo, headline entertainment, spectacular carnival rides, junior and professional livestock shows, the destruction derby, and so much more. The Hall of Flowers features a tribute to the ‘Ports of Call’ from flowers around the world. Free entertainment will [...]
Visitors to Napa Valley love deals, but they’re not the only ones. Locals love them, too. Many area wineries offer free tastings and other deals just for locals, and Napa Valley Vintners posts a list of their “Napa Neighbor” select offers. All you have to do is show your drivers license. But what if you’re [...]
