Kickstart your morning at Plank Coffee, a beloved local café just a short stroll from where most guests will be staying in Cloverdale. They roast small-batch coffee, pull excellent espresso drinks, and serve up a tasty lineup of house-made pastries plus breakfast and lunch sandwiches.
*** Zack and Mel highly recommend visiting! *** Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended Just a short drive (about 15–20 minutes from Cloverdale) will bring you to CAST Wines, a charming boutique winery perched in Sonoma’s beautiful Dry Creek Valley. Sip handcrafted wines, enjoy picnic vibes among the vines, and soak up sweeping valley views — whether you’re into a classic tasting, a vineyard picnic, or a luxury guided experience. It’s a relaxed, scenic way to spend an afternoon with friends (and bottles to bring home).
BOOK IN ADVANCED Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves offers a truly unique Dry Creek Valley tasting that’s perfect for wine lovers and adventure seekers alike. At Bella, you’ll sip small-lot Zinfandels and Rhône-style wines in a wine cave tucked under century-old vines — imagine a cozy, atmospheric tasting surrounded by barrels and cool stone.
BOOK IN ADVANCED About a 20-minute drive from Cloverdale, this historic, family-owned winery is a quintessential stop. Famous for its world-class Zinfandels and Fumé Blancs, it offers a relaxed atmosphere and beautiful picnic grounds—perfect for a tasting over the weekend.
About 20 min drive from Cloverdale, downtown Healdsburg is a must-visit wine country town built around a charming town plaza. You’ll find tasting rooms, boutique shops, galleries, and some of Wine Country’s best restaurants — all within easy walking distance. Pop in for pastries, grab wine flights, explore local art, or enjoy live music on the square.