Busy thoroughfares yield to small alleys that lead to flourishing street markets, and lovers of good food will be spoiled by the city s eclectic eateries. A trip to the Sonoma Wine Country just got more affordable with the Sonoma Valley Super Savers discount program offered by the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau. The special includes discounts of up to 33 percent on lodging, wine, dining and attractions at such notable stops as Sebastiani Sonoma Cask Cellars, Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves, and St. Francis Winery. The first cider pub in the United States has opened in Sebastopol. The Ace in the Hole hard cider pub has a light, open environment and features furniture hand-made by local craftsmen.
Visitors can tour the cider mill to learn more about cider-making and the rich history of the area.
The elegant outdoor patio is also an ideal place to relax with a cool cider. The pub is located at 3100 Gravenstein Hwy. It s not so farfetched. American Safari Cruises will offer excursions from San Francisco to Petaluma starting Oct. 2000, leaving San Francisco and stopping first in Petaluma. Motor coaches will transport a group of travelers to lunches and dinners at wineries to coincide with the fall grape harvest.