Oakville

Getting there

By car From San Francisco:

Highway 101 North over the Golden Gate Bridge, to Highway 37; Highway 37 East towards Vallejo/Napa, to Highway 121; Highway 121 North towards Napa to Highway 29 North to Oakville.

Eat

Oakville Grocery, 7856 St. Helena Highway (Route 29), ☏ +1 707 944-8802. Founded in 1881, this little country store became the "goto" place for picnic ingredients and remains famous for its deli and picnic supplies. Wine, cheese, crackers, meats, smoked fish, fresh produce, artisan breads, specialty pates and more. It is open daily but hours vary. Call ahead for specialty sandwiches, picnic baskets or box lunches.

Drink & nightlife

Wineries Robert Mondavi Winery, 7801 St. Helena Highway, ☏ +1 707 226-1335. Daily 10AM-5PM. (Hwy. 29), -RMONDAVI. Rutherford Hill Winery, 200 Rutherford Hill Road, ☏ +1 707 963-1871, toll-free: +1-800-637-5681. Daily 10AM-5PM. Sullivan Vineyards, 1090 Galleron Road, ☏ +1 707 963-9646, toll-free: +1-877-244-7337. The small winery with the big reds.