Romantic Getaway in Benicia

The romantic little town of Benicia is right in the Bay Area (a very drivable distance to both San Francisco and the Napa Valley) but in many ways this historic, bay side town seems like it belongs in the California Gold Rush Country. As it turns out, Benicia was an important point of departure for many from San Francisco who would seek their fortune in gold. A stay in the historic Inn at Benicia Bay is the perfect getaway for lovers. Pamper yourselves in a spa, visit the local historic sites, and you can easily travel to the Napa Valley for a glorious day in wine country.

This gem of an Inn on Benicia Bay offers everything you could want for a romantic getaway. The large rooms are an elegant mix of historic ambiance and contemporary comfort. There is a spa right on site for easy pampering. Close to the Napa Valley and San Francisco.
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Go to the Sanctuary Salon & Spa for an amazing massage and feel the stress melt away. This spa is located in a nineteenth century Church and the ambiance is peaceful and even "reverent".
Start out by touring Yountville's own wineries of which there are quite a few.
Did you know that Benicia was the capitol of California for 13 months? The old capitol building has been carefully restored to its former glory. There a number of interesting, historic exhibits inside.
This old stone restaurant lies off the beaten path in the tiny--almost remote--town of Port Costa. I say "almost remote" because this town is in the heart of the Bay Area, although, if you were blindfolded for the ride over you'd never guess it. It's worth the lovely, longish drive because this is one of the most romantic restaurants ... More >
This old stone restaurant lies off the beaten path in the tiny--almost remote--town of Port Costa. I say "almost remote" because this town is in the heart of the Bay Area, although, if you were blindfolded for the ride over you'd never guess it. It's worth the lovely, longish drive because this is one of the most romantic restaurants you will find! Oh, and the food is excellent too.
Yountville is the departure point for touring the Napa Valley so there is plenty to see and do. Start out by touring Yountville's own wineries of which there are quite a few. Try Elyse, Regusci, Girard, Sosentino, Pine Ridge and Chimney Rock to start.
It's worth the lovely, longish drive because this is one of the most romantic restaurants you will find!
From Yountville, go north to the little town of Rutherford for some fine cuisine in an exceptional setting. You will experience fine dining against the backdrop of the Napa Valley. The cuisine is French Mediterranean. Auberge du Soleil is a very romantic place to dine. More
From Yountville, go north to the little town of Rutherford for some fine cuisine in an exceptional setting. You will experience fine dining against the backdrop of the Napa Valley. The cuisine is French Mediterranean. Auberge du Soleil is a very romantic place to dine.
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