Healdsburg is at the confluence of three great wine-growing valleys - Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley, and Dry Creek Valley - home to many famous and boutique wineries. The Russian River winds around the outskirts of the town, and is a favorite for easy canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. Weather is moderate during the winter, and warm and dry during the summer, often in the 80°'s and 90°'s F.

The plaza in downtown Healdsburg is surrounded by boutique shops selling chic clothing, fine arts, jewelry, and crafts made by local artisans, luxury furnishings, restaurants, coffee shops, and winery tasting rooms. The picturesque town plaza is host to a free summer music series on Tuesdays in the evenings from Memorial Day through Labor Day, during which the Healdsburg Jazz Festival hosts one of its free concerts the Tuesday during the Festival week.

Resources

The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau has a wealth of links for restaurants, activities, local wineries, and more on their things to do page. If you're interested in staying overnight, visit their Lodging Guide. Another good source for local information is HealdsburgCentral.com, with their local calendar and event listings. Their companion site HealdsburgMenus has information on food and wine-related events.

From the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce website:
Lodging Guide: <click here> (online) or <click here> (PDF file)
Dining Guide: <click here> (online) or <click here> (PDF file)
List of wineries and breweries: <click here> (online) or <click here> (PDF file)
Map of downtown Healdsburg: <click here> (PDF file)

Healdsburg Lodging Coalition (Healdsburg Jazz Festival Sponsor)

Directions to Healdsburg

From San Francisco International Airport (SFO):
Start going towards the Airport Exit. Take US-101 North towards San Francisco. Take the I-380 West exit towards San Bruno I-280). Go 2 miles. Take the I-280 North exit towards San Francisco. I-280 North becomes CA-1 North (19th Avenue). Stay on CA-1 and drive through Golden Gate Park. CA-1 North then becomes Park Presidio Drive. Go over Golden Gate Bridge. CA-1 North becomes US-HWY. 101 North. Stay on US-HWY. 101 North for approximately 65 miles. Take the Central Healdsburg exit straight onto Healdsburg Avenue. Continue on Healdsburg Avenue to the center of town - the downtown Plaza, at Healdsburg Avenue and Matheson Street. Enjoy!

     Google Directions: SFO --> Healdsburg

From Oakland International Airport (OAK):
Start going towards the Airport Exit on Airport Drive. Continue on Airport Access Rd. Turn on Hegenberger Rd. Take I-880 North towards Downtown Oakland. I-880 North becomes I-980 East. Take the I-580 West exit towards Richmond San Rafael Bridge. Cross over Richmond/San Rafael Bridge. Take the ramp onto US-101 North. Stay on US-HWY. 101 North for approximately 52 miles. Take the Central Healdsburg exit straight onto Healdsburg Avenue. Continue on Healdsburg Avenue to the center of town - the Downtown Plaza, at Healdsburg Avenue and Matheson Street.  Enjoy!

     Google Directions: OAK --> Healdsburg

From Sacramento International Airport (SMF):

     Google Directions: SMF --> Healdsburg