Healdsburg · Sonoma County

Appellation Healdsburg Car Service & Private Wine Tours

Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to Appellation Healdsburg in Healdsburg, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the resort.

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Appellation Healdsburg

About the Property

Appellation Healdsburg opened in September 2025 on 8.5 acres in Healdsburg's North Village, created by chef Charlie Palmer with architect John Hill. Its 99 rooms and 9 suites are in 12 buildings across two villages, all with private terraces, among culinary gardens, a citrus orchard and working vineyards. Travel + Leisure named it the No. 1 resort in California in its 2026 awards.

There is Terroir Spa and two heated outdoor pools open year-round. Dining includes Folia Bar & Kitchen, Andy's Beeline Rooftop and Appellation Kitchen. Dogs are welcome in some rooms, up to two, for $100 per room.

It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs and Trione Vineyards and Winery are all within about 10 minutes. We are based in Calistoga, in neighboring Napa Valley.

Getting Here From the Airport

Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 13 miles, 25 minutes. The closest airport to Appellation Healdsburg, and the easiest arrival: a small airport in Santa Rosa with no Bay Area traffic on the drive. Direct flights come in from Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas and more.

Oakland (OAK): about 85 miles, 1 hour 50 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO.

San Francisco International (SFO): about 85 miles, 1 hour 55 minutes, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.

Sacramento (SMF): about 112 miles, around 2 hours. Skips Bay Area traffic entirely, though it is the longest drive of the four.

Flying private? We also meet guests at the FBOs at STS and Napa County Airport (APC). See our Sonoma County Airport car service page for more on flying into STS.

At a Glance

Location

101 Dovetail Lane, Healdsburg

Style

Culinary resort, 108 rooms

Closest Airport

Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 25 minutes

Good to Know

Check-in 4 p.m., check-out 11 a.m. Valet parking $42 a night. Dogs in some rooms for a fee.

A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel

Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the main entrance.

10:00 · Pickup at Appellation Healdsburg

Your chauffeur meets you at the main entrance. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.

10:15 · Soda Rock Winery

About 15 minutes away. Bordeaux-style reds in restored stone buildings on Highway 128, with history back to 1869. The Daily Flight is $25, waived with a two-bottle purchase. Thursday to Monday; walk-ins welcome.

11:45 · Lunch at Costeaux French Bakery

About 20 minutes away. A bakery café and a Healdsburg tradition since 1923, a short walk from the plaza. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.

12:55 · La Crema Estate at Saralee's Vineyard

About 25 minutes away. Russian River Valley Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, poured in a 1900 hop barn on Saralee's Vineyard. The seated Estate Tasting of six wines is $35. Appointments encouraged; walk-ins welcome.

2:15 · Martinelli Winery

About 10 minutes away. Jackass Hill Zinfandel and estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from a family farming in the Russian River Valley since the 1880s. The Hop Barn Tasting is $25 and the Vineyard Terrace Tasting $50. Reservations recommended.

4:00 · Back to Appellation Healdsburg

About 35 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.

Optional: Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Adds about an hour. Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Russian River Valley Chardonnay, the only two wines it makes. The Winery Tour & Tasting with food pairings is $90 and runs 90 minutes. By appointment only; no walk-ins.

Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.

Wineries Near the Hotel

See every winery we cover, region by region, on our Sonoma County wineries page.

Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates

Up to 6 guests

Elite Luxury SUV

Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade

From $750

Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.

Up to 9 guests

Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van

Captain's chairs and room to spread out

From $1,350

Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.

Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book, with gratuity included. Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery.

Questions

Which airport is closest to Appellation Healdsburg?

Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 13 miles or roughly 25 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 1 hour 50 minutes.

How far is Appellation Healdsburg from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?

About 13 miles, or roughly 25 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.

Is Appellation Healdsburg within walking distance of downtown Healdsburg?

No. It is about a mile from Healdsburg Plaza, about five minutes by car. We can drive you into town for dinner.

How much is a car service from the airport to Appellation Healdsburg?

Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book online, and gratuity is included, so you see the full fare before you pay.

What happens if my flight is late?

Your chauffeur tracks your flight and texts you before departure and again on landing to confirm the pickup spot. Up to 60 minutes of waiting is included. Meet and greet at baggage claim is available for $50.

Can you pick us up at Appellation Healdsburg for a wine tour?

Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the resort, from $750 plus 20% gratuity in an Elite Luxury SUV for up to 6 guests, or from $1,350 plus gratuity in a Jet Sprinter for up to 9. Tasting fees are paid directly to each winery.

How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?

Reserve online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.

Book Your Airport Ride or Wine Tour

Reserve online in minutes. For an airport pickup, add your flight and your chauffeur will track it and text you on landing. For a wine tour, your plans don't need to be final: your chauffeur will email you first, then build the itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 888-291-2328.

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