Options for transportation include hiring a town car/limousine and driver, taking a privately-guided tour, joining a scheduled bus tour, or renting a car. Our Concierge team will be happy to make any arrangements for your stay, but to give you an idea of the possibilities and pricing please read below.

Airport Transfers
Airport transfers can be arranged through the Concierge to ensure a seamless arrival from either San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), or Sacramento Airport (SMF).

Town car - $225, inclusive of tax and gratuity
Limousine - $255, inclusive of tax and gratuity
Bus/Shuttle - $29 each way with drop at bus depot, or $45 each way with drop at The Inn

*48 hour cancellation policy enforced
*Pricing is approximate for the valley transportation companies and is subject to change without notice

Hourly charters
Hiring a town car and driver is the perfect way to explore the valley with a pre-arranged itinerary. Our Concierge team is masterful at setting up detailed wine tasting itineraries, restaurant reservations, and more.

Town car - $75 per hour plus tax and gratuity / 3 hour minimum
Limousine - $80 per hour plus tax and gratuity / 3 hour minimum

*48 hour cancellation policy enforced
*Pricing is approximate for the valley transportation companies and is subject to change without notice

Custom Designed Wine Tours
Our Concierge, all Napa and Sonoma natives, are skilled at arranging custom wine tour itineraries. What is your wine country vision? Wine education or enjoyment? Is your favorite varietal Pinot, Cabernet, Sparkling wine, Chardonnay, Meritage?

If a more intimate look at wineries and winemaking is what you are looking for, there are companies that provide private guided tours of "off the beaten path" wineries. Custom designed tours focusing on wineries that the public does not usually get a chance to experience can be arranged through our Concierge. A typical price for such an amazing tour is $250 per person for the day, including a gourmet picnic lunch.

Bus Tours
Bus tours are generally about $75 per person for the entire day; Platypus Tours focuses on smaller, family-owned wineries and wineries of historical significance while trying to avoid larger, more heavily-visited wineries.

Car Rentals
The following car rental companies have offices in Napa and are able to drop off and pick up your rental car directly to The Inn (extra fees may apply).

Enterprise
Budget
Hertz

Specialty Car rentals and charters
Does a 1947 Packard sound like the perfect way to see the valley? Whatever mode of transportation you prefer, our Concierge will be happy to arrange it for you! We recommend Antique Tours or Vintage Chrome which both offer beautiful antique automobiles. They are so much fun! The rates start at $100 per hour.

Fine dining:

FARM (on property) is casual, organic fine dining, with a great outdoor cocktail lounge, modern fire pit and bocce ball courts!

Cole's Chop House, voted best Steakhouse in the Bay Area since 2004, features 21 day dry-aged steaks, certified Angus beef, formula fed veal, New Zealand lamb and fresh seafood.

La Toque offers a 5 course prix fixe meal with an additional wine pairing option; they are famous for their annual Truffle Menu.

Martini House offers a unique and inventive menu with an ambience reflecting Napa's Native American and wine-making history, located in the Martini Family's historic home.

Press is the vision of Leslie Rudd. Many of the dishes will serve two or more and are carved tableside.

Redd offers wine country cuisine with influences from Asia, Europe, and Mexico in a hip, minimalist atmosphere.

Terra has the third highest rated wine list in the San Francisco Bay Area according to the 2008 Zagat Survey.

Upscale-casual dining:
Boon Fly Cafe (on property) is a lively road house diner with menus that feature modern rustic cuisine based on the agricultural heritage of the region.

Hilltop Dining Room (on property) is our guest-only breakfast and lunch restaurant offering fresh wine country cuisine and surrounding diners with panoramic views of the pool, vineyards, pastures and neighboring cows and horses.

Ad Hoc is Thomas Keller's newest restaurant and has become so popular that even though it was supposed to be temporary, it has become a staple in the valley; a four course prix fixe menu. The BEST fried chicken you'll ever have, if you're lucky enough to go on that night!

Angèle is fantastic, offering less traditional French cuisine with a Napa Valley twist. It is right on the Napa River, offering great ambiance inside and patio dining as well.

Bistro Jeanty is wonderful. You feel like you are really in France, sitting next to the fire place, sipping great wine and eating the best tomato soup ever!

Bouchon is a contemporary French Bistro. The atmosphere is very lively, you are sure to make friends with those dining around you, and with Thomas Keller as owner, you can't go wrong!

Brix is nestled among vineyards, offering diners local (when possible) and seasonal California cuisine, often using produce from their own garden.

Cuvee is a delicious experience serving cuisine with French, Spanish and Creole influences.

Mustards Grill in Yountville characterizes itself as an "American grill with global influences". Aromas from the oak wood smoker and wood-burning grill waft through restaurant.

Tra Vigne is the heart of Italian dining with the soul of the Napa Valley.

Uva Trattoria is THE place to go for traditional Italian cuisine, live Jazz and a hoppin' bar scene.

Zuzu offers fantastic tapas! The interior is a mélange of local and international décor, including a weathered Mexican tin ceiling and exposed aged wood beams.

Sonoma Square Dining:
El Dorado Kitchen is an urban-chic restaurant with regards to its menu; it's a classy, yet comfortable atmosphere.

Café La Haye boasts an art and wine bar atmosphere and is a favorite of local Sonomans.

The Girl and the Fig is such a quaint restaurant…they serve country food with French passion that is sure to please.

Wineries
With over 400 wineries, your wine tour possibilities are endless! Our Concierge department is skilled at designing custom tours to meet your individual needs. Please contact our Concierge to discuss wineries that fit your particular vision for your wine-country getaway. As for some suggestions to get you started, here is a list of some of our favorite wineries. They are split up into ones you need appointments for and ones you can just walk in to taste.

PlumpJack Winery – The Inn's sister property
PlumpJack Winery is known for producing some of the "Best Wine in the World" – says Wine Enthusiast of the PlumpJack 2001 Cabernet. The Carneros Inn and PlumpJack Winery are under the same management team and share the united goal of providing visitors with genuine wine country hospitality. PlumpJack Winery is located just about 25 minutes from The Inn, and the tasting room is open daily for visitors to walk in and taste their incredible wines.

Napa County
Click here to view a great interactive winery map for Napa Valley

Need appointments
Far Niente is reminiscent of a fairytale castle. Their tour takes you through the whole estate, including their antique cars.

Swanson Vineyards offers a unique sit-down tasting in their amazing Parisian Salon; their wines are paired with caviar, artisan cheeses and one-of-a-kind handmade chocolate!

Del Dotto Winery has an informative barrel tasting tour in their caves.

Nickel & Nickel is a small, intimate tour and sit down tasting in their refurbished farmhouse.

Frog's Leap is SO much fun and one of the first wineries to be certified organic and "green."

Quintessa is incredible architecturally and does a great tour.

Schramsberg Winery has a fantastic sparkling wine tour through their hand dug caves. They have one of the only "master riddlers" in the country.

Vine Cliff is known for rich, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignons from the treasured Oakville Appellation and bold Chardonnays from the acclaimed Carneros District.

Kelham Vineyards is a small family owned and operated winery. They do a great family style lunch on their property prepared especially for you by Susanna Kelham.

Joseph Phelps offers a wonderful Terrace tasting.

Cakebread Cellars is notorious for having fabulous chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon.

*Acacia Vineyards makes some fantastic pinot noir, among others, and has a very friendly and inviting tasting room.

Hall Rutherford sits high atop the eastern hills of Rutherford with 14,000 square feet of caves and extensive art collection.

Pride Mountain rides the crest of the Mayacamas Mountain Range at an elevation of 2,100 feet. Their 200+ acre property is bisected by the Napa / Sonoma county line; Fabulous wine.

Domaine Charbay When you visit "The Still on the Hill" in Napa Valley , the family brings alive the history and everyday life of winemaking and distilling spirits.

Chappellet is the first winery to plant vineyards exclusively on high elevation hillsides and the second winery to be established in the Napa Valley after Prohibition.

Opus One is the collaboration of Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild; an incredibly extravagant winery with equally amazing wine.

Flora Springs boasts renowned award-wining wines and has a quaint satellite tasting room up valley.

Beringer does an incredible private tasting with cheese pairing in their old mansion, the Rhine House.

Honig Vineyard & Winery is Earth friendly and you are sure to feel right at home chatting away with the staff while sipping their amazing Sauvignon Blanc and other four delicious varietals!

Constant-Diamond Mountain Take you for a ride through the vineyards concluded by a tasting at the pool house, amazing views and great wine! There are a few different tasting options from which to choose.

Kuleto Estate offers a light-hearted and very friendly tour and tasting of their rustic winery. They are considered Napa's "best kept secret" and have views that overlook Lake Hennessey!

Robert Biale is recognized internationally as being among California's very finest producers of Zinfandel; we love their consistently amazing wine and super friendly and humble tasting room.

Rubissow Sargent is nestled in Mt. Veeder Appellation and produces limited production; true Bordeaux style artisan red wines.

No appointment necessary
PlumpJack Winery is, of course, one of our favorites! They have a great tasting room!

Vintner's Collective is a great place to taste hard to find wines. The collective is a group of small producing vintners who have all come together in one fabulous tasting room. They also offer private sit down tastings by appointment.

*Artesa Winery is actually built into a hill! Architecturally unique and it even has a modern art sculpture garden.

*Bouchaine Winery is set amongst the rolling hills of Carneros...beautiful winery and great wine.

*Ceja Vineyards is an amazing family owned and operated winery in Carneros. Their passion for wine is contagious, and you are sure to have a memorable visit with the family.

*Domaine Carneros is a beautiful Chateau with some great sparkling wines and Pinot Noir.

Hess Collection offers an art gallery and a fantastic view of the valley.

Peju is owned by a landscape architect, and is complete with koi ponds and a moat!

Pine Ridge Winery has some great wines and a picnic area, if that's your cup of tea.

Silver Oak produces only cabernet sauvignon and thus has some of the best in the valley.

Frank Family Vineyards tasting room is quaint and unpretentious; limited production award winning Chardonnay, Cabernet, Zinfandel and Sangiovese.

Dutch Henry is a small family-owned and operated winery specializing in artisan Bordeaux varietals. Tastings are conducted within a working winery environment.

Chateau Montelena winery is a stone castle carved into a hillside overlooking a small lake complete with swans and pagodas.

Grgich Hills is known for its world-renowned wine with no pretense.

Miner Family offers walk in tastings and patio picnicking along with limited production wine.

Robert Sinskey is one of the top Pinot Noir producers in the area and has a wonderful culinary tour offered by appointment only.

Sterling Vineyards is a beautiful property with a fun aerial tram ride.

Darioush looks like an Egyptian temple and has very good cabs. They also offer a sit down tasting with cheese pairing by appointment only.

Elizabeth Spencer Wines is in a quaint brick building that was constructed in 1872 and was the original post office for the town of Rutherford. They offer several different tasting flights with wine selections that change daily.

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars is another famous winery, and justifiably so, with some incredible wines.

ZD Vineyards is family-owned and operated and produces wines similar to those from the renowned Burgundy region of France

* These wineries are our "neighbors" along with Saintsbury, Cuvaison, Folio Winemaker's Studio, Madonna Estate, Etude, and Truchard.

Want to Picnic?
MARKET, at The Carneros Inn is the perfect place to stop and pick up some local deli items to take on wine tour. Delicious picnic menus and boxed lunches are also available by advanced reservation. Please contact our Market for details - 707.299.4820

Bouchaine Winery offers a fantastic picnic basket lunch for you overlooking their vineyards. The price is $60 per couple, including a bottle of wine. 48 hours notice is required and a 24 hour cancellation policy is enforced.

Kelham Vineyards is a small family owned and operated winery. They do a great family style lunch on their property prepared especially for you by Susanna Kelham.

*There is a variety of wineries that allow picnics, our Concierge team will be happy to arrange your wine country picnic.

Sonoma County
Click here to view an online winery map for Sonoma County

By Appointment
Chalk Hill is an amazing winery. They offer a truly unique culinary tour that ends with a foodpairing overlooking their equestrian center!

Jordan Vineyard &Winery has produced classically styled Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines since 1976.

Hanzell Vineyard is dedicated to the best traditions of Grand Cru Burgundy, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. 

Lynmar is a state-of-the-art winery producing some ofthe top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

A.Rafanelli is known for producing magnificentunfiltered Zinfandel, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Inspiration Vineyards owner and winemaker, Jon Phillips,named one of the best up-and-coming winemakers in California by Andrea ImmerRobinson. 

Michel Schlumberger has a well-earned reputation for its excellent Bordeaux varieties.

Lancaster Estate consists of 24 vineyard blocks on 53 hillside acres and is planted exclusively to the classic Bordeaux varieties.

Unti is a dream-come-true for lovers of Rhone varietals.

Ramey produces authentic, hand-crafted wines made in an Old World tradition--coupled with New World innovation and California terroir.

Siduri are producers of first-class single vineyard Pinot Noir from the premier vineyards of California and Oregon.

Loxton Cellars is owned by Chris Loxton, a native of Australia. He produces terrific Syrah and Zinfandel.&

Fisher Vineyards is a small family owned winery located on the Sonoma side of Spring Mountain.

No Appointment Necessary
Benziger practices sustainable and biodynamic farming. Voted most comprehensive vineyard tour by Wine Spectator.  

Chateau St. Jean is just beautiful; people love to relax on the property. 

BR Cohnproduces award-winning wines as well as world-class California olive oils and vinegars. Owned by Bruce Cohn, manager of The Doobie Brothers.

Arrowood produces classic varietal wines using grapes exclusively from Sonoma County's diverse viticultural areas.

J Winery offers a fantastic tasting with food compliments … We absolutely loveit! 

Ferrari-Carano sits on a gorgeous property with five acres ofexquisite gardens and the Enoteca Wine Lounge is beautiful.

Iron Horse specializes in sparkling wines, while also producing still reds and whites. 

Robert Youngis operated by fifth generation family producing top wines on their beautifulestate.

Stryker Sonoma is very interesting; their design focus was to integrate the production facility with the visitors center, thereby offering visitors aunique opportunity of a behind-the-scenes look into a small working winery.

Gary Farrell is perched atop a hillside overlooking the serene and enigmatic Russian River Valley.

Ridge is known for their wonderful Zinfandels and famousMonte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon.

Marimar Estate winery resembles a Catalan farmhouse. Producers of wonderful Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. 

Rochioli produces highly sought Pinot Noir in the Russian River area. 

Martinelli Winery has a unique tasting room and giftshop situated in a historic turn-of-the-century hop barn.

Larson Family is a fun, casual place where people go to relax and enjoy their wine.

Eric Rosstasting room is located in the quaint town of Glen Ellen. 

Ledson Winery is truly unique! Take a look at the castle!

Golf

Eagle Vines Golf Club is a challenging test of golf for all players, yet is playable for all skill levels with four sets of tee boxes to choose from. The golf course was designed by World Golf Hall of Fame member Johnny Miller. The course has taken advantage of the natural beauties of Napa Valley by featuring rolling hills, majestic oak trees, ambling creeks, and working vineyards. (10 minutes from The Inn)

The Chardonnay Golf Club offers 27 holes of championship golf to challenge players of all skill levels. All three 9-hole courses (The Lakes, Meadows, and Vineyard Courses) meander through 150 acres of Chardonnay and Merlot vineyards and feature numerous lakes, creek crossings, and a wide variety of flora and fauna. (10 minutes from The Inn)

Silverado Country Club boasts two, 18-hole Napa Valley Wine Country golf courses, each in the distinctive style of their architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The courses cover 360 acres and feature lush vegetation, ponds, lakes, three sweetwater creeks, trees arching over the fairways and artfully placed traps and greens. (20 minutes from The Inn)

Hiddenbrooke Golf Club is a world-class championship golf course designed by golf legend, Arnold Palmer. Hiddenbrooke features the dramatic elevation changes and excellent course conditions with at least five sets of tees on every hole, golfers of all skill levels will enjoy a round of golf at Hiddenbrooke. (25 minutes from The Inn)

Cooking Demonstrations

Copia - Center for Wine, Food and the Arts has programs designed to entertain and educate visitors all about food and wine! Check out their Special Programs Calendar for upcoming events.

Ramekins offers fun hands-on cooking demonstrations. Jump right in and participate in cooking with premiere chefs of the Napa Valley like John Ash, Cat Cora, and Thomas Keller! Then enjoy a glass of wine and an appetizer that you made, while they set up the table for a "one of a kind" dining experience.

The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone offers cooking demonstrations performed by the schools renowned chef-instructors. They feature recipes that reflect the seasonal flavors of the Napa Valley wine country and products at their peak in the market. Have a look at their demonstration calendar.

Private Chefs and Classes - With advance notice our Concierge would be happy to arrange for a Private Chef to come for a cooking class or demonstration as well as to prepare a personalized wine pairing meal for your party. We recommend conducting these classes and meals in one of our Homes at The Carneros Inn, where you and your guests will have a beautiful indoor / outdoor private venue to wine, dine and enjoy the experience.

Culinary Tours

Long Meadow Ranch is a beautiful, 650-acre historic ranch nestled high atop the Mayacamas Mountains above the Napa Valley. Here they produce award-winning wines and handcrafted extra virgin olive oils - as well as grass-fed beef, eggs, and heirloom fruits and vegetables. Long Meadow Ranch's extraordinary food products have been featured by America's top chefs. They offer tours by prior appointment.

Chalk Hill, located in Healdsburg, boasts a multifaceted culinary program that includes their organic produce garden and a full-time Estate Executive Chef, who prepares and pairs culinary creations that showcase the Chalk Hill Estate Wines. The culinary tour, arranged by prior appointment, takes you though the winery, their incredible organic gardens, their beautiful 2,000 acre estate with a state of the art dressage arena and club house. Then they sit you down and pair their wines with a 3 course "small meal", which doubles as a light lunch. Appointment required.

Olive Oil Tours and Tasting

Round Pond is a gold medal award winner in international competition. It's a family producer of four luscious olive oils: Premium Italian, Spanish, Meyer Lemon, and Blood Orange. Here you'll have a formal tasting with all the essentials of how to evaluate olive oils, and we'll discuss compatible foods as well as taste small plates of foods with the different oils. They also make two specialty vinegars from their own grapes and in a traditional French manner. And you'll try these with the oils, as you like, together with small plates of food. You will also see a demonstration of an Italian frantoio (olive press).

St. Helena Olive Oil Co. provides a casual atmosphere to enjoy home-made olive oils produced in the valley. The tasting bar is open to walk-into daily.

The Olive Press, located in Sonoma, is committed to making only the finest Award Winning California Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The Tasting Room and unique gift store is dedicated to "everything olive".

BR Cohn makes world-class California olive oils and vinegars. The Estate Olive Oil is crafted from 140-year-old French Picholine olive trees imported from France in the mid 1800s, which surround the estate. Stop in to taste their oils at various dipping stations.

Art Galleries and Experiences

The di Rosa Preserve: Art and Nature was a gift to the public from passionate art collector, Rene di Rosa. The Preserve houses nearly 2,200 works of art in all media by more than 900 artists from Northern California, possibly the largest collection of its kind.

Copia: The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts is a wonderful Wine Country gathering place for people, learning and ideas. Through a menu of fun and interactive programs, tastings, exhibitions, festivals, dining, performances and organic gardens, COPIA brings the general public and enthusiasts together with leading vintners, chefs, gardeners and artists to explore and celebrate wine, food, gardens and the arts.

Cornerstone Festival of Gardens is an ever-changing series of walk-through gardens, showcasing new and innovative designs from the world's finest landscape architects and designers. The first such gallery-style gardens in the United States, the nine-acre Cornerstone Festival of Gardens has been envisioned as an inspiration and resource for people interested in gardens, garden design and art.

CA'TOGA Galleria d'Arte and the Palladian Villa that Italian born artist Carlo Marchiori has built in Calistoga, is an incredible place to experience. Carlo Marchiori is a world-renowned muralist who specializes in period art interpretations. Using fresco-like techniques, he produces originals in Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassic styles. He also produces original ceramic plates, ceramic tile panels, paintings, sculptures, furniture and Roman style base-relief stone plaques. Stop into the Galleria or one can visit the villa by prior appointment.

Winery Art Galleries - There are numerous wineries featuring a variety of art exhibitions. Whether you are interested in the Ansel Adams gallery at Mumm Napa Valley, the unique contemporary art at Hess Collection Winery, or the sculptures, fountains and glass creations of Gordon Huether, the resident artist at Artesa Winery - our Concierge is happy to suggest a variety of venues to dazzle your artistic senses.

Hot Air Balloon Ride
Hot air balloons soar like a red-tailed hawk, floating almost silently above the trees and fields, vineyards and orchards — you'll see the Napa Valley wine country in a way that ground-bound travelers never do. This is a fabulous way to see the Valley for early risers. Balloons Above The Valley will pick you up at The Carneros Inn, drive you to the launch site, then return you after the touch down’s celebratory sparkling wine breakfast. $210 per person (Pick up time is between 5:30 am and 7:00 am, depending upon the time of year.)

Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding at Larson Family Winery Go on a trail ride through the vineyards! Traverse through the beautiful countryside of the Sonoma Valley. Group and private rides are available.

Bike Rides or "Sip N' Cycle"
The Inn offers complimentary bikes for your enjoyment on a first come first served basis. Stop in and we will set you up with maps so you can explore the Carneros Region and you can even turn it into your very own sip n’ cycle by popping into some of our neighboring wineries.

Sip N’ Cycle tours are a fun and unique way to experience the beautiful wine country. Each tour can be customized to include a hike into the hills, a stop or two at various wineries, and varying degrees of difficulty. The tour guide will provide intriguing information about the Valley, bring you up to speed on wine jargon, and give additional facts of the area's history. The price is typically about $125 per person for a full day tour including lunch. We suggest Getaway Adventures or Napa Valley Bike Tours.

The Audi Experience / Formula 1 Race Car Driving / Karting

The Audi Sportscar Experience is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that puts you behind the wheel of some of the most powerful vehicles Audi has to offer, including the Audi RS4, R8, S5 and S8. With professional drivers as your personal instructors, you'll learn to drive these cars the way they were meant to be driven: on the track.

Jim Russell Racing School - In 1957, British racing champion Jim Russell founded the racing school industry and realized his dream of teaching people from all walks of life the fine art of motor racing. His school was the world’s first training facility for racing drivers. Come and experience the thrill of driving a formula 1 racecar!

Jim Russell International Karting Centre is one of the premier karting venues in the country and offers a full range of karting courses for beginners to experienced drivers. Whether you're 8 years old, or 50, there is a class for everyone. All classes feature substantial track time in race-prepared karts that can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in less than five seconds.

Various Outdoor Activities

Vintage Aircraft Co. is a fun, unique way to view the vineyards and a great way to get an adrenaline boost! They have biplanes and “war birds” modeled after the North American AT6 planes that flew in WWII.

Safari West is nestled on 400 acres in the heart of California's wine country; Safari West is home for over 400 exotic mammals and birds. Not a zoo, not a drive-through park, it's a wildlife preserve where the whole family can experience some of nature's most beautiful animals in a natural habitat.

Bale Grist Mill is site of a water-powered grist mill that was built in 1846. It was once the center of social activity as Napa Valley settlers gathered to have their corn and wheat ground into meal or flour.

Old Faithful Geyser in Calistoga is one of only three Old Faithfuls in the world, designated as such because of its constant and predictable eruptions. This spectacle is a true rarity, and there's no better place to see it than here!

The Petrified Forest attracts thousands of visitors every year. Geologists call this attraction one of the finest examples of a Pliocene fossil forest in the world. Step back in time, over 3 million years, and follow the trail of majestic petrified redwood giants arrayed before you in a fascinating grove in beautiful California wine country.

Hiking Trails

Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa. (15-20 minutes from The Inn)

Mount St. Helena in Napa Valley. (45 minutes from The Inn)

In nearby Sonoma Valley, Jack London State Park (The Beauty Ranch) in Glen Ellen which is on Sonoma Mountain. (30-40 minutes from The Inn)

And on the coast, we recommend Muir Woods in Marin County (60 minutes from The Inn)

Family Friendly Activities

On Property at The Carneros Inn

Otto's Pool - The Inn does have 2 pool decks on property - 1 reserved for adults only and they other is the perfect spot for families to spend a day relaxing by the pool. Otto's pool, designed for families and fitness, is comprised of an infinity edged lap pool, hot tub, cabanas and children's pool, as well as the snack shack which offers full food and beverage service daily, in season. We offer pool toys for kids to splash around and the zero edge wading pool is perfect for small children. The snack shack serves family friendly snacks and meals and our cabanas provide the perfect relief from the sun.

Biking - We offer complimentary bikes on property (including 2 children's bikes) for families to explore the beautiful scenery and country roads around The Inn. Our Concierge will set everyone up with helmets, water and maps for you to explore.

Bocce ball - Our town square offers 2 professional size bocce courts.

Croquet - We also offer a croquet set that may be used in a variety of spots around the property.

DVDs and Games - Reception offers a variety of DVDs and games for families to use complimentary.

Off Property
There is a wide variety of activities great to entertain the entire family. There are also some wineries that welcome children with some kid-friendly exhibits, coloring books, and even grape juice! Please contact our Concierge for additional information.

NAPA
Carolyn Parr's Nature Center
3141 Browns Valley Road, 707.255.6465
The Center's dioramas depict plants and animals found in Napa County marsh, woodland, grassland, riparian and chaparral habitats. The Children's Corner houses a collection of study skins, skulls and bird nests to observe and handle. In addition, there is an insect display and a light board game (20 minutes).

Connolly Ranch
Browns Valley Road & Thompson Avenue 707.224.1894
Visit a 12-acre ranch and animal preserve that is perfect for children to get "their hands dirty" in Napa's nature. See horses, sheep, ducks, peacocks, roosters, geese and more! (10 minutes).

Fuller Park
Jefferson & Laurel Streets
Enjoy the newly renovated Fuller Park for picnics, shaded trees, playgrounds and more! Located in downtown Napa on a full city block! (15 minutes).

Movie Theatre (Napa Cinedome)
1100 2nd Avenue, 707.257.7700
The Concierge will provide movie listings and theater locations. (15 minutes).

RUTHERFORD
St. Supery Discovery Center / The Atkinson House
8440 St. Helena Highway, 707.963.4507
A kid friendly winery with topographical maps, "smell-o-vision" and a chance to venture into the vineyards. The Atkinson House, a Queen Anne Victorian home, remains intact and is maintained as a living museum of the 1880's.

ST. HELENA
Grist Mill State Historic Park
3369 St. Helena Highway, 707.963.2236
Built in 1846, visitors can watch grain being ground by the mill's original quartz stones. Restored through the efforts of the Native Sons of the Golden West, the mill is now a state historic park. After two years of restoration, the largest wooden overshot wheel in North America now grinds corn, which is bagged and sold at the mill. (40 minutes).

SONOMA
Cornerstone Festival of Gardens
23570 Highway 121, 707.933.3010
9 acres of ever changing collection of gardens that showcase innovated and whimsical designs from the World's top landscape architects designed to serve as inspiration for all those who love art, gardens and design. Great for older children. Located 20 minutes from The Carneros Inn.

Horseback Riding Whether it be a trail ride or a chuck wagon dinner, you'll love being on horseback in the beautiful vineyards or picturesque park.

Sonoma Plaza
Downtown Sonoma
Originally surveyed by General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo in 1834, the plaza is newly lined with boutiques, galleries, restaurants and several historical landmarks. Here you can find The Mission San Francisco Solano, the Barracks, as well as General Vallejo's first home just off of Spain Street. The children will love the duck pond and playground. Just 20 minutes from The Carneros Inn.

Train Town
20264 Broadway (Highway 12), 707.938.3912
The best developed scale railroad in America! Steam trains guide you through acres of landscaped parks filled with bridges, tunnels and waterfalls. There is also a petting zoo for the little ones. The fun begins 16 minutes from The Carneros Inn.

GLEN ELLEN
Benziger Winery
A great family friendly winery! .The daily, open-air tram tour departs on the half hour taking you through their gorgeous vineyards. The informative guide speaks of the biodynamic farming practices the winery follows. The gardens are a beautiful place to picnic.(45 minutes)

Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch Road, 707.638.5216
A testimony to one of the great American authors Jack London, this beautiful park is the site of the working ranch London carved out of the hills at the turn of the 19th century. Hiking, biking and horseback riding are available. A great spot for picnicking and running around the great outdoors. A museum displays a collection of London's articles, books, mementos and furnishings from his original study. (40 minutes)

SANTA ROSA
Charles Schultz Museum
2301 Hardies Lane, 707.579.4452
Visit the permanent home of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the gang. Daily screenings of Peanuts cartoons, permanent and rotating exhibits featuring Charles Schultz's beloved characters. Walk the Snoopy Labyrinth and make sure to add your comments in the Main Gallery. (60 minutes)

Redwood Empire Ice Arena
1667 West Steele Lane, 707.546.7147
Also known as "Snoopy's Home Ice" North Bay's favorite rink-skate for hours, take lessons from the professionals on staff or take in one of the many skating exhibitions or local hockey games. (60 minutes)

Safari West
3115 Porter Creek Road, 707.579.2551
A private 240-acre wildlife preserve is home to 400 exotic free-roaming mammals and birds. You will spend 2 1/2 hours on a unique tour through the rolling hills of the reserve among rare herds of animals including antelope, eland, gazelle and zebra. (65 minutes)

FAIRFIELD
Jelly Belly Factory
Jelly Belly Lane, 707.428.2838
See where the original gourmet Jelly Belly is made and learn how they create the delicious flavors. You will have the chance to see hundreds of thousands of pounds of candy in the making. Over 40,000,000 Jelly Belly beans are made each day! See the Concierge for information. Only 40 minutes away from The Carneros Inn.

Scandia Family Fun Center
4300 Central Place, 707.864.8558
The Scandia arcade has over 200 games to choose from. The is a miniature gold course, batting cages, the Lil' Indy Raceway, water bugs and the clubhouse for kids. Fun for the whole family.