Things To Do
Downtown Boonville
Enjoy a stroll in downtown Boonville's main drag! Wine tasting, your morning latté, tasty pastries, and fine dining dot Highway 128 in this tiny wine country town. Back in 1862, some white guy built a hotel in the area, which effectively founded the town, now known for its historical arts and culture. Fun fact: the community is the source of the folk language called Boontling, now considered extinct as there are only a few living folks who speak the dialect. You probably won't hear people speaking the langauge, but you will find it written on some of the beers at Anderson Valley Brewing Co!
Disco Ranch
Chelsea and Michael feel in love with this cute wine pit stop on their first trip to Boonville! The long time dream of owner Wendy Lamer was to create a relaxing and fun environment to blend the local bounties of all things Mendocino and the classic wines from the Old World. The wine bar and specialty market offers 18+ wines by the glass, beers, and over 150 different wines from around the world with special focus on Anderson Valley as well as other great wines from Mendocino County. The shop features specialty pantry items from around the world, charcuterie, cheeses, and more to enjoy on the sun-dappled patio or back at River's Bend!
Pennyroyal Farm
Goat cheese and wine- what is not to like!? This creamery, vineyard and farmstead is a great place to spend a few hours. Enjoy some farm to table bites as you sit on their tasting room patio overlooking the garden and goats. And the farm has a goat viewing and feeding area that is also fun to check out! Open 10 AM- 5 PM
Navarro Vineyards & Winery
This is one of Chelsea's grandparents', Grammy & Poppy's, favorite vineyards! Navarro Vineyards is one of the original Anderson Valley tasting rooms. Still a family-run operation, the tasting room is open daily. There is no charge for tasting and no reservations are required. With advance notice, tours can be arranged for small groups. Picnic tables are available in the summertime on the tasting room deck and in the adjacent vineyard under a grape trellis. Pick up some simple picnic supplies and bring with you to munch as you sip- outside food and N/A drinks welcomed. Do a tasting or buy a delicious bottle of wine and relax under the arbor! Open 9 AM- 5 PM
Husch Vineyards & Winery
This flower-bedecked historic tasting room, which is a former pony shed, is a small, family owned and operated winery, as well as the oldest winery in the Anderson Valley appellation. Tastings are easy to navigate and easy to enjoy at this friendly Anderson Valley outpost. This historic, family-owned vineyard is known for its sustainable farming practices and its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer. Tasting Room is open daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, reservations required.
Anderson Valley Brewing Co
Renowned for a wide selection of seasonal and “permanent” beers, Anderson Valley Brewing Company is a great place to stop and enjoy a handcrafted microbrews at the taproom bar. Meet the locals and play a game of disc golf. If you’ve brought a picnic, this is the place to spread out and soak up the scenery. Brewery tours are offered from the taproom.
Hendy Woods State Park
Hendy Woods State Park is a state park is located in the Anderson Valley along the Navarro River. It is known for its old-growth coast redwoods, and offers camping facilities as well as day use permits. The park is named after Joshua Hendy, who owned the land and stipulated that it be protected; it passed through several owners after Hendy without being logged, before becoming part of the California State Park system in 1958. The park’s facilities include several miles of hiking trails, including a wheelchair-accessible trail through the redwoods.