Guidebook for Healdsburg
Local Markets
Can be pricey, but the meat/seafood counter and produce are the best in town. They also have a wonderful sandwich bar, cheese counter, and prepared food section that are good to hit before you go our wine tasting (it can get very busy at lunchtime!).
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Big John's Market
1345 Healdsburg AveCan be pricey, but the meat/seafood counter and produce are the best in town. They also have a wonderful sandwich bar, cheese counter, and prepared food section that are good to hit before you go our wine tasting (it can get very busy at lunchtime!).
One of Healdsburg's hidden gems and a locals favorite. Come to stock the kitchen with pork shoulder, pre-seasoned carne asada, fresh queso fresco and crema, and plenty of fresh and reasonably-priced fruit and vegetables. Our most epic taco nights always start here.
Casa del Mole
434 Center StOne of Healdsburg's hidden gems and a locals favorite. Come to stock the kitchen with pork shoulder, pre-seasoned carne asada, fresh queso fresco and crema, and plenty of fresh and reasonably-priced fruit and vegetables. Our most epic taco nights always start here.
Amazing meat counter, prepared foods, and generally an awesome grocery store. Worth the short drive down 101 to Windsor. They also do amazing BBQ on the weekends.
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Oliver's Market - Windsor
9230 Old Redwood HwyAmazing meat counter, prepared foods, and generally an awesome grocery store. Worth the short drive down 101 to Windsor. They also do amazing BBQ on the weekends.
Parks & Nature
Small but conveniently located trail system with great views of Alexander Valley. Stroller friendly and good mix of shade and sun. Watch out for yellow jackets in the summer!
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Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve
Arabian WaySmall but conveniently located trail system with great views of Alexander Valley. Stroller friendly and good mix of shade and sun. Watch out for yellow jackets in the summer!
Great playground and huge grass area for soccer and sports. The park also has a short trail that leads to one fo the few public (and somewhat secret!) riverfront beaches in town, where you can hang and swim, paddleboard, etc.
Badger Park
750 Heron DrGreat playground and huge grass area for soccer and sports. The park also has a short trail that leads to one fo the few public (and somewhat secret!) riverfront beaches in town, where you can hang and swim, paddleboard, etc.
Our Favorite Wineries
Best family-friendly winery in town. If you have young kids, this is the place for you. Two tasting rooms on the property, plus a beautiful patio, grassy area for blankets, picnic tables, clusters of their signature red Adirondack chairs along the shaded banks of Dry Creek. Goats, sheep and chickens to keep the kids occupied. We like VMLs selection of wine better than Truett Hurst. Bring a blanket, buy a bottle, and kill an afternoon here.
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VML Winery
5610 Dry Creek RoadBest family-friendly winery in town. If you have young kids, this is the place for you. Two tasting rooms on the property, plus a beautiful patio, grassy area for blankets, picnic tables, clusters of their signature red Adirondack chairs along the shaded banks of Dry Creek. Goats, sheep and chickens to keep the kids occupied. We like VMLs selection of wine better than Truett Hurst. Bring a blanket, buy a bottle, and kill an afternoon here.
Stunning outdoor patio tastings set back from bustling Dry Creek Road on a property full of mature oak trees. Winemaker Noah Dorrance and his wife Kelly have impeccable taste in both wine and ambiance; Reeve is where the cool kids hang out; and they are super nice to boot. Tastings are by appointment only.
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Reeve Wines
4551 Dry Creek RdStunning outdoor patio tastings set back from bustling Dry Creek Road on a property full of mature oak trees. Winemaker Noah Dorrance and his wife Kelly have impeccable taste in both wine and ambiance; Reeve is where the cool kids hang out; and they are super nice to boot. Tastings are by appointment only.
Fantastic pinot noir and rose in a beautiful, comfortable space. They sell wines by the glass and snacks, so also a great place for happy hour before dinner in town.
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Banshee Wines
5110 Center StFantastic pinot noir and rose in a beautiful, comfortable space. They sell wines by the glass and snacks, so also a great place for happy hour before dinner in town.
Eclectic selection of interesting and unique wines for the region. Don't look for heavy cabs and zins here...instead you'll find European-style wines from Mediterranean grape varieties. Not to be missed.
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Unti Vineyards
4202 Dry Creek RdEclectic selection of interesting and unique wines for the region. Don't look for heavy cabs and zins here...instead you'll find European-style wines from Mediterranean grape varieties. Not to be missed.
Some of the best views in Dry Creek Valley in a newly renovated, upscale tasting room. Seated tastings feature some of the area's best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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MacRostie Winery and Vineyards
4605 Westside RdSome of the best views in Dry Creek Valley in a newly renovated, upscale tasting room. Seated tastings feature some of the area's best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
One of Alexander Valley's most sought-after labels, but still small-batch and family-owned. Their single vineyard cabs are not to be missed. Jake Hawkes and his wife Laura just launched a second label, Carpenter, that is equally impressive - call for appointment-only Carpenter tastings at their studio off of Chalk Hill.
Hawkes Wine
6734 CA-128One of Alexander Valley's most sought-after labels, but still small-batch and family-owned. Their single vineyard cabs are not to be missed. Jake Hawkes and his wife Laura just launched a second label, Carpenter, that is equally impressive - call for appointment-only Carpenter tastings at their studio off of Chalk Hill.
The latest label from Noah Dorrance, the winemaker behind Banshee and Reeve, this is the new hot tasting room in town. A slightly lower price point than Reeve; their bubbles are fantastic and the Carignan is unique for the region.
BloodRoot Wines
118 North StThe latest label from Noah Dorrance, the winemaker behind Banshee and Reeve, this is the new hot tasting room in town. A slightly lower price point than Reeve; their bubbles are fantastic and the Carignan is unique for the region.
Kid-Friendly Activities
A small but effective children's museum, great for rainy days and restless kids.
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Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W Steele LnA small but effective children's museum, great for rainy days and restless kids.
The City of Healdsburg opens up the pool at Healdsburg High to the public during the summer, for a $6 p/p guest fee. There is a waterslide and lots of grass for blankets and picnics. Check the website for open swim hours: https://www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us/254/Aquatics-Programs
Healdsburg Swim Center
360 Monte Vista AvenueThe City of Healdsburg opens up the pool at Healdsburg High to the public during the summer, for a $6 p/p guest fee. There is a waterslide and lots of grass for blankets and picnics. Check the website for open swim hours: https://www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us/254/Aquatics-Programs
Food Scene
Another family-friendly gem, they have a small lawn outside that squirmy kids can run around on while mom and dad can eat/drink in peace. Top Chef Doug Keane is the owner and designed the menu; bar food but very good.
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Healdsburg Bar & Grill
245 Healdsburg AveAnother family-friendly gem, they have a small lawn outside that squirmy kids can run around on while mom and dad can eat/drink in peace. Top Chef Doug Keane is the owner and designed the menu; bar food but very good.
Our favorite spot for date night. Don't miss the pasta tasting menu.
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Chalkboard
29 North StOur favorite spot for date night. Don't miss the pasta tasting menu.
Our favorite upscale restaurant in town. Phenomenal farm-to-table menu, excellent service, and eclectic but approachable California cuisine.
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Valette
344 Center StOur favorite upscale restaurant in town. Phenomenal farm-to-table menu, excellent service, and eclectic but approachable California cuisine.
Best pizza and house made charcuterie. Lively and fun, with lots of indoor seating and a beautiful covered patio out back. The owners also operate the Geyserville Gun Club, a fun bar and occasional music venue a few doors down.
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Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria
21021 Geyserville AvenueBest pizza and house made charcuterie. Lively and fun, with lots of indoor seating and a beautiful covered patio out back. The owners also operate the Geyserville Gun Club, a fun bar and occasional music venue a few doors down.
Amazing California-inspired Italian in the heart of downtown Healdsburg. Shaded outdoor patio plus a bocce court make for a fun vibe - the menu and service put it over the top. One of our favorites, consistently.
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Campo Fina
330 Healdsburg AveAmazing California-inspired Italian in the heart of downtown Healdsburg. Shaded outdoor patio plus a bocce court make for a fun vibe - the menu and service put it over the top. One of our favorites, consistently.
Weird and wonderful blend of soft serve and icee. Come for the slush, stay for the locals scene. Summers in Healdsburg aren’t complete without a trip to Wicked Slush.
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Wicked Slush
13840 Healdsburg AveWeird and wonderful blend of soft serve and icee. Come for the slush, stay for the locals scene. Summers in Healdsburg aren’t complete without a trip to Wicked Slush.
Artisanal ice cream and pies, a fantastic reason to head downtown, order ice cream (salted caramel is the best!!) and have your kids run off the sugar rush in the plaza!
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Noble Folk Ice Cream & Pie Bar
116 Matheson StArtisanal ice cream and pies, a fantastic reason to head downtown, order ice cream (salted caramel is the best!!) and have your kids run off the sugar rush in the plaza!
Best sandwiches in town. Come here and order before the lunch rush and take your goodies out to enjoy at your winery of choice.
Dry Creek General Store
3495 Dry Creek RoadBest sandwiches in town. Come here and order before the lunch rush and take your goodies out to enjoy at your winery of choice.