Harry Wetzel, IV is Head of Operations and Family Partner with Alexander Valley Vineyards. These are his favorite spots for a A Perfect Day Out with the Family.

Exterior view of the Parish Cafe
Parish Cafe

First thing, we go to Parish Café in Healdsburg for breakfast and get the Houma Hash (the kids will inevitably get the Pan Perdue and Beignets). 

View of the cheese counter at Big John's Market
Cheese selection at Big John’s Market

After breakfast, we stop by Big John’s Market for some sandwiches and/or meats, cheeses, bread and salads. 

Bodega Head with waves and shore line in the distance
Bodega Head
Spud Point Crab shack in Bodega Bay
Spud Point Crab Company

Then drive out to Bodega Head and stop in at Spud Point Crab Co. for some clam chowder to go, and head up the Pacific Coast Highway/Highway 1 to Goat Rock Beach for a picnic lunch. 

Armstrong Redwoods Colonel Armstrong tree over 300 feet tall
Armstrong Woods outside of Guerneville

Afterward our picnic we will drive back in on 116 and stop at Nimble and Finns for some ice cream, and then go for a stroll at Armstrong Woods to check out the Colonel Armstrong Tree. 

Nimble and Finns ice cream shop in old bank building
Nimble and Finns in Guerneville

Then back to Healdsburg for either a nap or some coffee at Plank Coffee. 

Plank Coffee shop with pastry case and barista's in background
Plank Coffee in Healdsburg

For dinner, we go to Catelli’s or Diavola.

Diavola Pizza logo and big pizza on a table
Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria in Gyserville

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