SF/Wine Country for President's Week
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SF/Wine Country for President's Week
Hello all! My husband and I have *finally* settled on our February vacation plans, and will be heading to San Fran and wine country (2 days Napa, 2 days Sonoma).
Is this week a very packed time for tourism in the area? How far in advance will we need reservations for hotels and B&Bs?
We were planning to book our SF hotel on priceline, because we're on a tight budget (conserving the hotel $$ for wine country!) Ideally, a nice place in the Union Square or Marina areas, for around $80 per might. Any opinions about our chances during the time? I'd love to hear from Fodorites who travelled to the area during this time.
Thanks in advance!
Is this week a very packed time for tourism in the area? How far in advance will we need reservations for hotels and B&Bs?
We were planning to book our SF hotel on priceline, because we're on a tight budget (conserving the hotel $$ for wine country!) Ideally, a nice place in the Union Square or Marina areas, for around $80 per might. Any opinions about our chances during the time? I'd love to hear from Fodorites who travelled to the area during this time.
Thanks in advance!
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We used to do Staff Offsites every year around the middle of February in Healdsburg. It was a beautiful time with daffodils everywhere and the fruit trees in wild bloom.
Don't forget the Embarcadero area as a good place to stay. Hyatt Regency comes up on Priceline for very reasonable rates and it's a good spot for catching transportation.
Don't forget the Embarcadero area as a good place to stay. Hyatt Regency comes up on Priceline for very reasonable rates and it's a good spot for catching transportation.
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Great! I'll definitely look into that area as well.
I am so looking forward to our time in Healdsburg- thanks for the additional excitement We're going to split our time between there and Yountville, I think, two days in each.
I am so looking forward to our time in Healdsburg- thanks for the additional excitement We're going to split our time between there and Yountville, I think, two days in each.
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Too bad you won't be in Y'ville the day after T'Giving!
Next to Kauai, Y'ville is a fave Kal-place.
Remember the parking charges when you're in SF. If you rent a car, rent it when you check out to avoid them.
Next to Kauai, Y'ville is a fave Kal-place.
Remember the parking charges when you're in SF. If you rent a car, rent it when you check out to avoid them.
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I'm thinking that Kal meant to wait until you leave SF for the wine country to rent your car. That's assuming maybe that you are going to stay IN the wine country? Or are you staying in SF and commuting? Sonoma and Napa are about an hour+ away from SF, give or take depending on traffic.