One Day Itinerary in Napa and Sonoma: Wine, Scenic Views, and Gourmet Dining

Day 1: Wine & Culinary Delights

Napa and Sonoma, California, USA on April 15, 2025

8:30AM

Breakfast at Model Bakery, Napa

Enjoy a delicious breakfast featuring their famous English muffins and artisanal coffee to start your day energized in the heart of Napa. Opens at 7:00AM.

USD15-20, 45 minutes

9:30AM

Wine Tasting at Domaine Carneros, Napa

Experience sparkling wines and Pinot Noir in a stunning chateau inspired by French architecture, with expansive vineyard views. Opens at 10:00AM, so arrive close to opening.

USD40 tasting fee, 1 hour

11:00AM

Visit Oxbow Public Market, Napa

Browse local artisan food vendors and specialty shops for snacks or unique gourmet items. Great for quick bites or to pick up local specialties.

Free entry, purchases optional, 30 minutes

12:00PM

Lunch at Bottega Napa Valley

Savor rustic Italian cuisine by Chef Michael Chiarello, using fresh California ingredients in an elegant setting. Reservations recommended. Open 11:30AM–2:30PM.

USD40-60 per person, 1 hour 30 minutes

2:00PM

Drive to Sonoma Plaza (30-minute drive)

Travel west to Sonoma to enjoy its historic plaza and charming shops.

Free, 30 minutes

2:30PM

Explore Sonoma Plaza and Mission San Francisco Solano

Walk through the picturesque Sonoma Plaza and visit the oldest mission in Sonoma Valley to learn about California history. Mission open 9:00AM–5:00PM.

USD10 entry for Mission, 1 hour

3:45PM

Wine Tasting at Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma

Enjoy family-run vineyard tastes featuring classic California varietals in a rustic setting. Open 10:00AM–5:00PM.

USD35 tasting fee, 1 hour

5:00PM

Dinner at El Dorado Kitchen, Sonoma

Dine on creative farm-to-table dishes paired with local wines in a relaxed atmosphere downtown. Opens at 5:00PM.

USD50-80 per person, 1 hour 30 minutes

6:30PM

Evening walk around Sonoma Plaza

Enjoy the charming ambience of Sonoma at dusk and perhaps grab dessert or a nightcap at one of the plaza’s cafes or bars.

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