Jenner · Sonoma County
Fort Ross Lodge Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to Fort Ross Lodge in Jenner, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the lodge.
Book Your Ride or Wine Tour
About the Property
Fort Ross Lodge is a 16-unit lodge on the rugged Sonoma Coast, on Highway 1 north of Jenner and close to Fort Ross State Historic Park.
Many rooms have their own hot tubs, and all guests can use the communal spa, sauna and gym. Each room has a private barbecue, and select rooms have wood-burning fireplaces or are pet friendly.
It is also a dramatic place to start a coastal wine tour. Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery is about 25 minutes away, and the Russian River wineries around Guerneville about an hour. We are based in Calistoga, in neighboring Napa Valley.
Getting Here From the Airport
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 41 miles, 1 hour 15 minutes. The closest airport to Fort Ross Lodge, 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 103 miles, 2 hours 35 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 103 miles, 2 hours 45 minutes, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.
Sacramento (SMF): about 135 miles, 3 hours 25 minutes. 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
20706 Coast Highway 1, Jenner
Style
Coastal lodge, 16 units
Closest Airport
Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 75 minutes
Good to Know
Private and communal hot tubs, sauna and gym. Select rooms are pet friendly.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the front of the lodge.
10:00 · Pickup at Fort Ross Lodge
Your chauffeur meets you at the front of the lodge. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:25 · Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery
About 25 minutes away. Cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the ridges above the Pacific, in the only tasting room in the Fort Ross-Seaview appellation. The Estate Wine Tasting is $50. Reservations required; open Friday to Tuesday, closed Wednesday and Thursday.
12:15 · Lunch at Cafe Aquatica
About 20 minutes away. A casual waterfront cafe on the Jenner estuary, at the mouth of the Russian River, with pastries made from scratch and coastal dishes. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
1:35 · Sonoma Coast Vineyards
About 20 minutes away. Cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc on Highway 1 at the edge of Bodega Bay, with a view over the bay. The Taste of the Coast flight of four wines is $35 and runs about an hour. Open daily from 11 a.m.; walk-ins as space allows.
3:50 · Back to Fort Ross Lodge
About 45 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Korbel Champagne Cellars
Adds about an hour and a half. A historic California champagne house on the Russian River, founded in 1882. A flight of four tastes at the bar is $15, walk-in only, and the one-hour museum and cellar tour at 2:30 p.m. is free.
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
- Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery, about 25 minutes. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the coastal ridges.
- Sonoma Coast Vineyards, about 40 minutes. Coastal Pinot Noir with a view over Bodega Bay.
- Annapolis Winery, about 50 minutes. Small lots near the coast, including sparkling wine.
- Korbel Champagne Cellars, about 50 minutes. California champagne on the Russian River since 1882.
- Porter-Bass, about 50 minutes. Estate Pinot Noir at the top of Mays Canyon.
- Gary Farrell Winery, about 60 minutes. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir on Westside Road.
- Black Kite Cellars, about 60 minutes. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir in Freestone.
- Moshin Vineyards, about 60 minutes. Small-lot Pinot Noir from a gravity-flow winery.
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
$600
Six-hour private wine tour ($100 per hour), plus gratuity. Additional hours $100 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter
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. For groups of 10 or more, call 833-915-2436 for a quote. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery.
Questions
Which airport is closest to Fort Ross Lodge?
Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 41 miles or roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 2 hours 35 minutes.
How far is Fort Ross Lodge from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 41 miles, or roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.
Is Fort Ross Lodge within walking distance of a town?
No. It is on Highway 1 about 25 minutes north of Jenner, so we can drive you to dinner.
How much is a car service from the airport to Fort Ross Lodge?
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 Fort Ross Lodge for a wine tour?
Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the lodge and cost $600 ($100 per hour) plus gratuity in a luxury SUV for up to 6 guests, or from $1,350 plus 20% 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 833-915-2436.
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