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Simple elegance abounds, as it has for decades, at The Inn at the Tides in Bodega Bay, California. Set along the isolated Sonoma coastline, the enclave of 86 guest lodges, two restaurants, swimming pool, spa, and meeting facilities provide an ideal sanctuary for rejuvenation and relaxation.

There’s a faint feeling of recognition for many first-time guests when they arrive. Although the property boasts all the amenities of a 21st century luxury resort, they often feel like they’ve been there before, especially when they eat at The Tides Wharf Restaurant, lined with windows overlooking the bay. There’s actually a reason for this. In 1961, Alfred Hitchcock selected Bodega Bay as the location for his legendary film The Birds.

Stretching from the coast of Monterey Bay down into the Salinas Valley, Monterey wine country is home to more than 85 vintners and growers.

This striking wine country offers anything you could ask for in a wine touring experience from chic tourist destinations to unassuming farming towns. For starters, consider these three perfect tour days: