Don't forget about Sonoma!

I spend most of my time in Napa but every time I go to Sonoma, I find it full of charm. While Sonoma feels a little more rustic, and a little less polished, Sonoma is full of wonderful restaurants and charming hotels.My favorite restaurant in the country, Cyrus is tucked into the Les Mars Hotel in Healdsburg. The Les Mars Hotel is a boutique hotel with high ceilings and beautiful rooms.  Hotel Healdsburg is right on the town square and has it's own gourmet restaurant in Dry Creek Kitchen. The feel is modern but comfortable and the location is fantastic. The Farmhouse Inn in Forestville is a fantastic getaway and has a 2 star Michelin restaurant on the property.  Some of my favorite restaurants are Willi's seafood in Healdsburg, Bistro Ralph, and K and L Bistro in Sebastopol.
The Sonoma wineries are fun to visit and much less formal than Napa.  You often see and are able to meet the owners of  many of the wineries which makes the experience memorable.  One of the best things about Sonoma is the easy access from the Santa Rosa airport. Rental cars are right outside the door and Healdsburg is a 10 minute drive at most! Can't beat it when you want to spend more of your limited vacation time relaxing, than trying to get from point a to point b.