Great Bear Vineyards in Yolo County is a California dream come true for Marcus and Jenny Meadows-Smith. The co-owners, who share a passion for quality wine, purchased the property in 2013, planted a vineyard in 2014 and have been receiving local and national...
Hooby’s Brewing is an inside joke that became a reality, and twin sisters Courtney and Jaclyn Stocking are still laughing. The Stocking Sisters started Hooby’s with the help of mom and dad, Susie and Curtis, and older siblings Melanie and Chad. Mom and dad provided...
As we start the New Year, Yolo County is proud to congratulate our very own Savory Café as the proud recipient of Sacramento Metro Chamber’s 2020 Small Business of the Year award. This award is one of many that the Chamber bestows to salute regional leaders for...
A honey mecca nestled right in Yolo County, CA, The HIVE, aka Z Specialty Foods is a prime source for gourmet Woodland food. In addition to offering perhaps the widest variety of honey in the world, they also sell nut butters, honey fruit spreads and several other...
Food has always been an integral part of travel. Sometimes, it’s the reason for traveling itself! Think kalua pig in Hawaii, key lime pie in Florida, and barbecue in Kansas City. In California, it’s all about farm-to-table cuisine. And there’s no better place to...
Are you looking for the best Mexican restaurants in Yolo County? We've got you covered with our top 10 Mexican restaurant picks and menu suggestions in Davis, Winters, Woodland, West Sacramento and beyond. Las Maracas Mexican Restaurant - Located in Knights...
Visit Yolo staff have been following closely a variety of regional, state and national updates on the COVID-19 impact of the travel industry. We thought you might be interested in also keeping track of the current impact but also the professional researchers look...
Think “meeting” and what likely comes to mind is a cookie-cutter board room or a non-descript convention space. But in Yolo County, there are numerous options for unique meeting spaces that are sure to spark creativity and inspiration in your next professional...
May is California Tourism Month, the state of California’s official observance of tourism’s essential role in the state’s economy and identity. This year, Visit California and California’s tourism industry are celebrating the ongoing strength and resilience of...
With a half-dozen microbreweries producing insanely good craft beers—Eye of the Lager, anyone?—Yolo County is becoming one of California’s capitals of beer touring
“Beer,” Trent Yackzan says, “is an emotional beverage.”
Yackzan is sipping one of his beers at his Sudwerk Brewing Company in Davis. And it only takes one sip of Sudwerk’s Cascaderade IPA or Big DIPL to realize that he is right. Beer is an emotional beverage, and the emotions it stirs most strongly are happy ones. Joy, exhilaration, delight —it would take a million emoji’s to fully express the pleasure you feel when drinking a really good glass of beer.
There’s nothing more magical than a summer evening — the warm breeze, the vibrant sunsets, the carefree vibe. Summer evenings are even better in Yolo County, where you can sip wine, listen to music, catch an outdoor movie, and enjoy great food. To take full...
Yolo County may be known for its many local wineries and craft breweries, but those looking for something a bit different will find plenty of alternatives here as well. Craft cocktails, locally produced spirits, even mead made from local honey are all on offer at...
Summer is right around the corner, and many of us are looking for ways to immerse ourselves in all its glory. For some, summer means sipping wine at a local winery. For others, it means taking a bike ride with the family. Still others prefer to be surrounded by...
Christmas is just days away, and there are those among us who still have holiday shopping to do. If you happen to be one of them— no judgment — there’s still plenty of time left for you to get unique gifts for everyone on your list. Although it may be too late to...
They’re baaaack! Yolo County sunflowers are in full bloom, their cheerful displays blanketing the countryside surrounding Davis, Woodland, Winters and beyond with yellow and gold! Yolo County sunflower fields are some of the most photographed spots in all of...
Think team building means boring meetings and uncomfortable group activities? Think again! In Yolo County, you can connect with your team while participating in experiences you won’t find anywhere else — all while having fun in the process. Of course, Yolo County...
As anyone who has been tasked with the responsibility of planning a meeting or conference can attest: it can be expensive. The cost of the venue alone can sometimes put you over budget, not to mention food, lodging, and equipment rentals. But there’s no need to pay...
The holidays mean many things to many people: celebrating with friends and family, indulging in favorite recipes, and getting into the holiday spirit at community events. Gift giving is another beloved part of the holiday season and there’s nothing like a pile of...
A visit to California Wine Country always makes for a great getaway. While most people visit for pleasure, an increasing number are visiting for business. Napa Valley and Sonoma County are both popular spots for conferences, meetings, and other corporate events....
We asked long-time Sunset Magazine travel editor Peter Fish to visit Winters and tell us what he found there ~ here is his entertaining report.
HERE WE ARE, my wife and I, in downtown Winters, California, on a fine Saturday afternoon. On the sidewalk on Main Street, just outside Berryessa Gap Vineyards’ tasting room, a small sandwich board sign shares a profound piece of wisdom: WINE IS ALWAYS THE ANSWER.
This day in Winters, we quickly learn the sign is correct. If your questions are: (A) how to spend a really fun afternoon; and (B) explore a very pretty downtown; and (C) meet interesting people, wine-tasting in Winters is always the answer.
It seems as though the real world takes a pause during the winter. Many people take time off work, children are out of school, and the little day-to-day tasks that consume our lives make way for what’s important: spending time with those we love. To that end,...
Something we’ve known all along is now official: Winters has been named one of the most charming small towns in California. Its farm-to-fork food scene, boutique wineries and breweries, and quaint atmosphere has given this Yolo County town the recognition it...
Luna Vista Rotary’s “Yolo Brewfest at Home Series” sponsored by Visit Woodland, is here to continue the celebration and tradition of the Yolo Brewfest with a Covid Twist. Beer lovers have the opportunity to purchase tickets that include: a Dinner-for-Two from a...
The California State Legislature designated May as California Tourism Month in recognition of the industry’s role as the state’s economic engine. In past years, tourism organizations have used this spotlight to remind legislators and communities of the industry’s...
The scenery in Yolo County changes with the seasons. In summer, the landscape takes on a golden hue from rows of sunflowers. In late winter and early spring, the roadsides are flanked with white almond blossoms, which flutter to the ground like snow. And in early...
Lots of people have a bucket list — run a marathon, go sky diving, write a book. But some people also have summer bucket lists —things they want to accomplish during the few short months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It can be as simple as running through the...
Yolo County is perhaps best known as California’s agricultural heart, with farm-to-table produce and stellar wines. But it’s also a hotspot for beer lovers. Craft breweries can be found throughout the county, from Woodland to Winters to Davis. Spending a...
There’s no shortage of great fall destinations across Northern California, from the mountains to the coast. But in between is a hidden gem that often gets overlooked: Yolo County. Just outside of Sacramento, Yolo County features boutique wineries, world-class...
In Northern California, Gold Country typically refers to the historic region of the Sierra Nevada where land was rich with gold deposits, thus ushering in the Gold Rush. But Yolo County is a different kind of Gold Country. Here, the land is rich with the liquid...
Family and friends deserve the best this holiday season, and we have tons of shop local gift options in Yolo County. From Downtown Woodland shops like The Nest and Kulture to other options like The Flying Pig Marketplace in Winters and The Avid Reader Bookstore in...
