We’re raising our proverbial glass to these standout spots to explore wine country.

Granada Hotel & Bistro bar

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GRANADA HOTEL & BISTRO

This is urban luxury at its finest. Swathed in exposed brick and Persian rugs, the San Luis Obispo hotel offers 17 rooms plus a French bistro. GRANADAHOTELAND­BISTRO.COM

Milliken Creek Inn hotel room

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MILLIKEN CREEK INN

A 2021 redesign of this 11-room hideaway overlooking the Napa River delivered. Think private firepits and a koi pond. Breakfast in bed? Yes, please. MILLIKEN­CREEKINN.COM

Carneros Resort and Spa poolside

Carneros Resort and Spa

CARNEROS RESORT AND SPA

Cottages and farmhouse-style homes at this Napa Valley hideaway recently received a facelift, bolstering amenities including in-room wine dispensers. CARNER­OSRESORT.COM

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach

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INN AT THE PIER

Many rooms at this Pismo Beach hotel boast ocean views, an ideal start to a day of tasting. You might be tempted to stick around town thanks to onsite beach cruiser rentals. THE­INNATTHEPIER.COM

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