Healdsburg, CA

Travel Guide

Dry Creek Vineyard featuring flowers and a park
Dry Creek Vineyard showing signage
Healdsburg
Dry Creek Vineyard featuring interior views as well as a small group of people
Dry Creek Vineyard featuring drinks or beverages

Learn the history of this quaint wine town in the midst of valleys of vineyards and taste the grape varieties to select your favorite wines.

With its elegance and charm, Healdsburg is among the most reputable wine towns in California. The Russian River meanders through this small community, which unites the wine regions of Dry Creek, Alexander Valley and the Russian River Valley. Travel across the many vineyards here to get a taste for Californian wine.

Stroll through Healdsburg Plaza to appreciate the town’s atmosphere. This is the most lively part of the community, with boutiques, hotels and restaurants. Walk east for several blocks for the Healdsburg Museum, which chronicles the history of the town through photos, artifacts and documents.

Other cultural highlights in the town center include the Healdsburg Center for the Arts and the Raven Performing Arts Theater. Play a few rounds at Healdsburg Golf Club in the town’s eastern outskirts.

Rent a car to explore the vineyards in the surrounding valleys. Grapes prosper from the dry, hot summers and cool winters in the region. Dry Creek VineyardOpens in a new window is known as the Wine for Sailors due to the iconic sailboat images on its bottles. Choose from one of the tours around the scenic winery and taste its famous dry chenin blanc.

Southeast of the town is Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards, which has a range of tours and tastings available on its 1,300-acre (526-hectare) grounds. Enjoy a meal prepared by the estate’s culinary artist, who pairs the food with the estate’s wines. Visit nearby vineyards, such as the Hanna Winery and Vineyards, the Pezzi King Winery, the Soda Rock Winery and Stuhlmuller Vineyards.

The town is north of the Bay Area in northwestern California. Fly to San Francisco International Airport and drive north for 80 miles (130 kilometers) to get here in about 90 minutes. Cycle or drive to reach the various vineyards. Make sure to see other parts of the region, such as Sacramento, Santa Rosa and Napa.

Live a wine connoisseur’s dream in Healdsburg, with its cultured town center and undulating valleys of vineyards.

Best Western Dry Creek Inn
Best Western Dry Creek Inn
3 out of 5
198 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA
The price is ¥20,350 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
¥20,350
¥23,646 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Healdsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice outside. Room is ok. Pool is ok."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Best Western Dry Creek Inn
The Lodge at Healdsburg, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Lodge at Healdsburg, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 out of 5
1261 Grove St, Healdsburg, CA
The price is ¥24,655 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
¥24,655
¥28,648 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Healdsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 hot tubs, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (294 reviews)
Perfect stay vacation
"Beautiful place rooms are great garden fire place Beautiful"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

The Lodge at Healdsburg, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
H2Hotel
H2Hotel
4 out of 5
219 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA
The price is ¥48,683 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
¥48,683
¥62,529 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Healdsburg. Enjoy a full-service spa, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (668 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and knowledgeable! Hotel was clean and in a great location to the Healdsburg square."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

H2Hotel
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Experience Limerick Lane Cellars at our Vineyard Farmstay Retreat in Healdsburg
Experience Limerick Lane Cellars at our Vineyard Farmstay Retreat in Healdsburg
Healdsburg
Stay at this vacation home in Healdsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Russian River and Windsor Oaks Vineyards ...
10/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Wonderful stay in Wine Country!
"Stayed at the property for a short getaway to Healdsburg and had such a great visit! The property is updated, well furnished, and in a great location. The vineyward views & pool are unbeatable and while it's a bit outside of town it's easy to get into Healdsburg and access other area wineries."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Experience Limerick Lane Cellars at our Vineyard Farmstay Retreat in Healdsburg
Awesome Hilltop Views, Pool, Vineyards, Olive Trees, 5 mins to Healdsburg
Awesome Hilltop Views, Pool, Vineyards, Olive Trees, 5 mins to Healdsburg
Healdsburg
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Healdsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Russian River and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Wine getaway
"This was the best home we have ever rented! The experience was seamless from communication with the host to a fully stocked house with everything you will need to cook or relax in a beautiful wine country gateway. We loved it! Can’t wait to go back!"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Awesome Hilltop Views, Pool, Vineyards, Olive Trees, 5 mins to Healdsburg
Clear Lake Cottages & Marina
Clear Lake Cottages & Marina
2.5 out of 5
13885 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Clearlake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Austin Park and Redbud Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (290 reviews)
"Had a problem with the ac and Richard was able to upgrade us promptly with my two sons and wife I’m very appreciative for how fast he made it happen and the options for upgrading things went well I’m very satisfied!"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Clear Lake Cottages & Marina
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Reviews of Healdsburg

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Unique town!! Awesome safe area to shop and eat and be lovely

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The cutest little town in California. Loved the variety of wineries, close access to redwoods and the coast.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved going to Bella and Imagery for wine.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Grew up in Sonoma co and will never go back to Healdsburg. Way too touristy

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love the drive around Fitch Mtn.

2/5 - Disappointing

Elizabeth

If you are not from an upper-middle-class or higher Healdsburg is not for you, this city is trying to move up and has become more gentrified and doing so, but as also shunned Healdsburg natives and purely due to financial status and do not cater to t

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