Vacaville is wine country with an affordable twist

Dreaming of a wine country getaway without the premium lodging prices of Napa Valley and Sonoma County? Here’s an insider’s tip for DogTrekkers: Base yourself in Vacaville. Close to both established and emerging wineries, this Northern California community lives up to its “Small. In a Big Way” tagline.

Vacaville is just 45 miles from Sonoma and 30 miles from Napa—and, it’s about 15 miles from the wineries of Suisun Valley. Grapes have grown here since the 1880s, and newer tasting rooms are thriving throughout the valley. Explore by day, and then put paws to pillows at one of nine affordable, dog-friendly lodging options in vibrant Vacaville.

Find more dog-friendly things to explore in Vacaville:

• A hotel for every budget
• Fresh produce and new food trails
• Wag your way through wine country
• Parks for pups and their people