Your children won't be tasting those California wines, but don't leave them at home – there are plenty of fun things to do with kids. Biking and hiking through the countryside, mini golf and Train Town, sleep in a yurt, explore 19th century rancho or grist mill, family seasonal events, and enjoy plenty ice cream shops.

Here's our own Travel for Kids hand-picked list of family hotels, all styles and price ranges, convenient to fun things to do with kids in Napa Valley and Sonoma County:

A house rental has lots of advantages for families – full kitchen and dining area, room to spread out, swimming pool, washer and dryer, and more.