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Healdsburg

Give it two days for Dry Creek and Alexander Valley tastings, the plaza and a swim in the Russian River. We have mapped 1 sight, 2 outdoor spots and 3 places to eat here, each with a reason to go.

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Healdsburg, California, United States
Places
9

1 See · 2 Outdoors · 3 Eat · 3 Drink

Curated routes
1

California Wine Country

Best season
Apr – Oct

from our route notes

Warmest month
August

25°C / 76°F avg high

Coolest month
January

13°C / 56°F avg high

Wettest month
December

about 216 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Healdsburg

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

1 sight worth building a day around in Downtown Healdsburg.

  • Healdsburg Plaza in HealdsburgPhoto: Janet Livingston · Google
    See

    Healdsburg Plaza

    Shaded town square lined with tasting rooms, bakeries and boutiques.

    • Downtown Healdsburg
    • Free
    • 60 min
    • Morning

Outdoors

2 outdoor spots for fresh air.

Eat

Where we would book a table in Healdsburg across Downtown Healdsburg and Dry Creek Valley.

  • Costeaux French Bakery in HealdsburgPhoto: Costeaux French Bakery · Google
    Eat

    Costeaux French Bakery

    Bakery and café near the plaza, open since 1923.

    • Downtown Healdsburg
    • $
    • 40 min
    • Breakfast
  • Dry Creek General Store in HealdsburgPhoto: Robin Granse · Google
    Eat

    Dry Creek General Store

    1881 country store with a deli counter and an old bar.

    Tip Grab sandwiches for a winery picnic.

    • Dry Creek Valley
    • $
    • 30 min
    • Lunch
  • SingleThread in HealdsburgPhoto: SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn · Google
    Eat

    SingleThread

    Three-Michelin-star farm restaurant serving a Japanese-inspired tasting menu.

    Tip Reservations open months ahead.

    • Downtown Healdsburg
    • $$$$
    • 3 hr
    • Dinner

Drink

Our picks for a drink in Healdsburg across Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley.

  • Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs in HealdsburgPhoto: Crème Brûlée · Google
    Drink

    Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs

    Straw-bale tasting room known for old-vine Zinfandel blends.

    • Dry Creek Valley
    • $$$
    • 75 min
    • Afternoon
  • Dry Creek Vineyard in HealdsburgPhoto: Dry Creek Vineyard · Google
    Drink

    Dry Creek Vineyard

    Family winery since 1972 with picnic lawns and crisp Sauvignon Blanc.

    • Dry Creek Valley
    • $$
    • 60 min
  • Jordan Winery in HealdsburgPhoto: Jordan Vineyard & Winery · Google
    Drink

    Jordan Winery

    Chateau estate in Alexander Valley with Cabernet tastings paired with food.

    Tip Book well ahead; the estate tour includes a vista point.

    • Alexander Valley
    • $$$$
    • 2 hr

How to fit Healdsburg into a trip

Healdsburg is stop 3 of 3 on our California Wine Country route. Follow it as-is or lift Healdsburg into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Healdsburg month by month

Average daily highs run from 13°C / 56°F in January to 25°C / 76°F in August. December is the wettest month, with about 216 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Healdsburg weather and the best time to visit →

Near Healdsburg

8 other destinations from our guides within about 250 km (155 mi), measured in a straight line.

Healdsburg questions, answered

How many days do you need in Healdsburg?

Our route notes suggest 2 days in Healdsburg. On our California Wine Country route it is stop 3 of 3 in a 4-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 13 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Healdsburg best known for?

Give it two days for Dry Creek and Alexander Valley tastings, the plaza and a swim in the Russian River. Standouts on our list: Healdsburg Plaza (Shaded town square lined with tasting rooms, bakeries and boutiques); Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve (Short trails through oak woodland to views over the Russian River valley); Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach (Russian River swimming beach just south of downtown).

When is the best time to visit Healdsburg?

Our California Wine Country route is best Apr – Oct. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in August (25°C / 76°F), the coolest in January (13°C / 56°F) and the most rain in December (about 216 mm).

What are the best things to do in Healdsburg?

Start with Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve and Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 1 sight, 2 outdoor spots, 3 places to eat and 3 bars & cafés.

Where should a group eat in Healdsburg?

Our picks: Costeaux French Bakery (Downtown Healdsburg); Dry Creek General Store (Dry Creek Valley); SingleThread (Downtown Healdsburg). Grab sandwiches for a winery picnic (Dry Creek General Store).

What is near Healdsburg?

The closest destinations in our guides are Sonoma (about 50 km / 31 mi), Napa (about 54 km / 33 mi) and Lands End & Ocean Beach (about 97 km / 60 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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