Occidental · Sonoma County

The Inn at Occidental Car Service & Private Wine Tours

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

Book Your Ride or Wine Tour
The Inn at Occidental

About the Property

The Inn at Occidental is a historic inn dating from 1876 in the village of Occidental, owned by Matt and Vicky Meblin since 2024. It has 17 units: eight themed rooms in the main house, eight in the courtyard building, and a two-bedroom cottage with a kitchen and hot tub. Sonoma County Tourism named it the 2026 Lodging Property of the Year.

A freshly prepared breakfast is included each morning, and the OX Wine Bar pours only Sonoma County wines and hosts winemaker dinners. Many rooms have fireplaces, jetted spa tubs and private decks or porches, and there is a courtyard garden with work by local artists. Select rooms are dog-friendly.

It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Black Kite Cellars, Marimar Estate and Freeman Vineyard & Winery are all within about 20 minutes. We are based in Calistoga, in neighboring Napa Valley.

Getting Here From the Airport

Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 16 miles, 45 minutes. The closest airport to the Inn at Occidental, 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 79 miles, 1 hour 50 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO.

San Francisco International (SFO): about 79 miles, 1 hour 55 minutes, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.

Sacramento (SMF): about 111 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

3657 Church Street, Occidental

Style

Historic village inn, 17 rooms

Closest Airport

Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 45 minutes

Good to Know

Check-in 3 to 7 p.m., check-out 11 a.m. Breakfast included. Free EV charging. Dogs welcome in select rooms.

A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel

Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the front of the inn on Church Street.

10:00 · Pickup at the Inn at Occidental

Your chauffeur meets you at the front of the inn on Church Street. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.

10:20 · Freeman Vineyard & Winery

About 20 minutes away. Cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Gloria and Yu-ki estate vineyards, poured in the cave or a redwood grove. The Estate Cave Tasting is $50, Friday to Sunday. By appointment only.

11:45 · Lunch at Willow Wood Market Cafe

About 15 minutes away. A café, soda fountain and general store at the center of Graton since 1995, serving down-home comfort food. Lunch from 11:30 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 · Benovia Winery

About 25 minutes away. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, including wine from the Cohn Vineyard, at an estate on Hartman Road. The Estate & Single Vineyard Tasting is $45. By appointment.

2:15 · DeLoach Vineyards

About 10 minutes away. Biodynamic and single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the Olivet Bench in the Russian River Valley. The Single Vineyard bar tasting is $35. Walk-ins or reservations, Thursday to Monday.

4:00 · Back to the Inn at Occidental

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

Optional: Black Kite Cellars

Adds about an hour. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast and Anderson Valley, poured at Jasper House in Freestone. The seated Jasper House Experience of six wines is $40 and takes about 90 minutes. By appointment, prepaid.

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 the Inn at Occidental?

Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 16 miles or roughly 45 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 1 hour 50 minutes.

How far is the Inn at Occidental from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?

About 16 miles, or roughly 45 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.

Is the Inn at Occidental within walking distance of downtown Occidental?

Yes. It is on Church Street in the village of Occidental, just off the Bohemian Highway.

How much is a car service from the airport to the Inn at Occidental?

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 the Inn at Occidental for a wine tour?

Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the inn, 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.

Reserve Now

{"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"BedAndBreakfast","name":"Inn at Occidental","url":"https://www.innatoccidental.com/","numberOfRooms":17,"telephone":"+1-707-874-1047","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"3657 Church Street","addressLocality":"Occidental","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US","postalCode":"95465"}},{"@type":"Service","name":"Private car service to the Inn at Occidental, Occidental","serviceType":"Airport transfer and private wine tour","provider":{"@id":"https://www.bienchauffeured.com/#business"},"areaServed":{"@type":"Place","name":"Occidental, Sonoma County"},"url":"https://www.bienchauffeured.com/wine-country-hotels/inn-at-occidental"},{"@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Which airport is closest to the Inn at Occidental?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 16 miles or roughly 45 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 1 hour 50 minutes."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How far is the Inn at Occidental from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"About 16 miles, or roughly 45 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is the Inn at Occidental within walking distance of downtown Occidental?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. It is on Church Street in the village of Occidental, just off the Bohemian Highway."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How much is a car service from the airport to the Inn at Occidental?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book online, and gratuity is included, so you see the full fare before you pay."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What happens if my flight is late?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"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."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can you pick us up at the Inn at Occidental for a wine tour?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the inn, 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."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"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."}}]}]}