We Almost Skipped Sonoma Before Our Cruise… Huge Mistake!
We spent a few nights in Sonoma wine country at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa… and it got us thinking—should you add this as a 2–3 night stop before a cruise out of San Francisco? This stay had everything you’d want before boarding a ship: 🍷 Relaxed wine country atmosphere ♨️ Natural hot spring spa experience 🏨 Luxury resort feel without the rush 🚗 Easy access from San Francisco In this video we share our full experience, including: – Daily afternoon wine tastings at the hotel (rotating wineries) – A full Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn review – The natural hot springs & spa experience – Access to the private Sonoma Golf Club (and the history behind it) – Seasonal experiences like the Swiss chalet & food truck – A visit to Sonoma Square and Sojourn Winery If you're planning a cruise out of San Francisco, this might be one of the best ways to start your trip. 00:00 Unexpected Arrival & First Impressions 01:00 Fairmont Sonoma Overview 01:30 Natural Hot Springs & Spa 02:30 Why This Is Perfect Before a Cruise 03:20 Lobby Wine Tastings 04:40 Sojourn Winery Experience 06:00 Exploring Sonoma Square 06:45 Seasonal Experiences (Swiss Chalet & Food Truck) 07:40 The Gym Reality 😅 08:40 Private Golf Club Access 09:30 Surprise Suite Reveal 10:05 What’s Coming Next (Wine Cave Surprise) 👉 Subscribe to follow the full series (next: the private wine cave experience at Benziger)