Healdsburg, a town in Sonoma County, brings together three Northern California wine regions and offers visitors a range of experiences centered around food, drink, and relaxation.
Noble Folk Ice Cream & Pie uses local ingredients to create unique combinations such as almond cardamom ice cream paired with lemon blueberry thyme pie on a graham cracker crust.
Banshee Wines aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests. The tasting room encourages reservations and allows patrons to order snacks from The Jimtown Store while sampling flights of Sonoma Pinot Noir. “While some tasting rooms can be a bit sterile, Banshee makes you feel like you’re walking into a chic house party where your hosts are pouring tasty flights of Sonoma Pinot. Make a reservation, order a snack from The Jimtown Store (below), then sip, savor, and repeat.”
Fogbelt Brewing Co., located near the historic Fogbelt Station train depot, serves an IPA-focused beer menu alongside classic pub fare such as burgers and nachos. The brewery is also dog-friendly.
The Healdsburg Plaza acts as the center of town life. Surrounded by tasting rooms and boutiques, it hosts summer concerts every Tuesday night where attendees can bring their own wine and enjoy food from various vendors. “The epicenter of town, this verdant park is surrounded by world-class tasting rooms and charming boutiques. In the summer, the plaza plays host to concerts every Tuesday night where you can BYO wine and blanket, then combine dancing with snacks from rotating food vendors.”
For accommodations, h2 Hotel provides eco-friendly lodging options with amenities that include pool access, fresh drinks at Spoonbar, and complimentary bikes for exploring nearby routes recommended by staff.
Arandas specializes in both traditional Mexican dishes and fusion cuisine under Chef Felipe Hurtado. Since opening in 2024, popular offerings have included grilled Miyagi oysters with jalapeño butter as well as happy hour Mexican tapas.
Baca Wines Tasting Room focuses on Zinfandel wines produced by Jennifer Brown and Alison Frichtl Hollister. Guests can taste award-winning vintages while viewing artwork in an indoor-outdoor setting overlooking vineyards.
