Carneros Resort and Spa

The swanky wine country resort, a stone’s throw from San Francisco, is modern, expansive and boasts three on-site restaurants.

• The modern furnishings, a break from the usual wine country look
• The 2,400-square-foot luxury homes, perfect for families
• That is is the closest Napa Valley resort to San Francisco

This 86-cottage inn, part of the PlumpJack group of hotels and restaurants, adds a modern, Californian touch to the valley’s lodging options. Located in the southern end of the Napa Valley, the inn is just under 50 miles from San Francisco. Set on 27 acres and surrounded by vineyards, farmland and apple orchards, this is what a tech billionaire's gentlemanly farm would feel like. Everything is top-of-the-line but so casual that a coat and tie may never have been seen here. The cottages have fireplaces, flat-screen TVs and gorgeous bathrooms with adjacent outdoor showers. The family suite has adjoining cottages with an extra-large backyard. There’s a children’s pool with changing rooms and a snack bar and the farm restaurant draws a trendy evening crowd.

The Carneros Resort and Spa is for those who want a hip wine country resort that has an updated, urbane vibe. Families and those planning group events appreciate its larger room configurations and proximity to San Francisco.