The Best Way to Get a Taste of California
California may have Orange County, but for a real taste of the Golden State, travelers are better off heading to the wine regions found in the districts to the north of San Francisco.
It's true that other areas in California also offer a good sup on the wine cup for travelers, such as San Diego and the Central Valley, but those staying in hostels in San Francisco [http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/usa/san] are but a small trip away from the best selection the state has to offer.
While the refined Mendocino region offers plenty of excellent tipples, and the local feel of the wineries in Sonoma are hard to resist, the district of Napa offers by far the most in terms of wine-related tourism.
Italy, Spain and, of course, France all have their famed wine heritages - even London has the well-known Vinopolis museum - but from the point of view of the traveler, Napa's offerings arguably out-do all of them. The area possesses quite possibly the most varied wine-related tours and attractions anywhere in the world.
Travelers can take a trip from one of the many hostels in San Francisco [http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/usa/san] and travel through the Napa Valley on the famous Wine Train. Conversely, budget travelers can take a cheaper, more relaxed approach and settle down with a vintage bottle of California's finest and admire the view from Westwood Hills Park.
But for the wine-buff proper, there are more wineries than your average stoic expert could shake a cork at, offering tours with their own idiosyncratic charm and tasting experiences at competitive prices.
And to show that it's not just about wine, other attractions include a selection of picturesque golf courses, or for the extreme sports fan, adventure kayaking down the Napa River, or horseback riding along the stunning Napa Valley Trails. Wherever you turn in California, there's something going on!
It's true that other areas in California also offer a good sup on the wine cup for travelers, such as San Diego and the Central Valley, but those staying in hostels in San Francisco [http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/usa/san] are but a small trip away from the best selection the state has to offer.
While the refined Mendocino region offers plenty of excellent tipples, and the local feel of the wineries in Sonoma are hard to resist, the district of Napa offers by far the most in terms of wine-related tourism.
Italy, Spain and, of course, France all have their famed wine heritages - even London has the well-known Vinopolis museum - but from the point of view of the traveler, Napa's offerings arguably out-do all of them. The area possesses quite possibly the most varied wine-related tours and attractions anywhere in the world.
Travelers can take a trip from one of the many hostels in San Francisco [http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/usa/san] and travel through the Napa Valley on the famous Wine Train. Conversely, budget travelers can take a cheaper, more relaxed approach and settle down with a vintage bottle of California's finest and admire the view from Westwood Hills Park.
But for the wine-buff proper, there are more wineries than your average stoic expert could shake a cork at, offering tours with their own idiosyncratic charm and tasting experiences at competitive prices.
And to show that it's not just about wine, other attractions include a selection of picturesque golf courses, or for the extreme sports fan, adventure kayaking down the Napa River, or horseback riding along the stunning Napa Valley Trails. Wherever you turn in California, there's something going on!
