ANTIQUES
See Antiques, Art, Auctions of all Collectibles at Ogren's Auction.

Hunt for treasures of yesteryear in Vallejo. From pottery and glassware, to furniture and collectibles, rare finds abound at these local emporiums.

Yesteryear's Marketplace 433 Georgia St, Vallejo, (707) 557-4671
Vallejo Antiques 445 Georgia St, Vallejo, (707) 645-1295
Galleria Antique & Collectible 419 Georgia St, Vallejo, (707) 648-7300
Antiques Etc Etc 418 Georgia St, Vallejo, (707) 645-7397

Also find many Antiques and collectibles in nearby Napa, such as:

The Antique Shoppe 1408 Second St., Napa, (707) 256-0811
Antiques On Second 1370 2nd St, Napa, 707) 252-6353

WINE TOURS AND GUIDES

Swirl and Sip Wine Tours provides chauffered wine tours of all valleys with an experienced wine guide, as well as transportation to wine country dining and events and excursions to San Francisco. (707)363-7717
Antique Tours Limousine Service is the foremost custom wine tour company in the Napa Valley, providing the ultimate in wine tasting adventures in a luxurious classic 1947 Packard convertible limousine. (707)226-9227
California Wine Tours -  can personalize a trip for your specific needs. Whether you are staying in Napa Valley or Sonoma Valley, California Wine Tours offers the finest in transportation services. As a full service transportation company, we can accommodate groups of any size. Chauffer-Tour Guide is Steve Lowery (800)294-6386
Platypus Tours - Tell us your goals and let us customize a package for you. (707)631-0757
David Rasmussen - Eclectic Tours  - (888)411-TOUR (8687)
Dan Dolen - Reserve Tours - Let Dan help you create a day of memories that will last a lifetime.  (707)953-1763
Appellation Tours -  Rate information - (800)387-2328

WINE TASTING
( Yahoo Yellow Pages of Napa Region wineries near Starr Mansion B&B with mileage.)

Silverado Trail - lists 35 wineries along the historic Silverado Trail in Napa Valley, with maps showing the winery locations.
Paraduxx Wine - is a boldly elegant Napa Valley Red Wine. Fusing the robust flavors of California's native Zinfandel with the grandeur of Cabernet Sauvignon. The Winery is located on the beautiful Silverado Trail in the Napa Valley. For Wine Tours and Tasting information call 866-367-9943.
Duckhorn Vineyard was co-founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in 1976, Duckhorn Vineyards has been crafting classic Bordeaux varietals from the Napa Valley for 30 years. The Duckhorn Vineyards are located in Saint Helena in the Napa Valley. For Wine Tours and Tasting information call 888-354-8885.
Domaine Carneros - Carneros draws upon the winemaking heritage of its founder Champagne Taittinger to craft superb sparkling wines and pinot noir. Visitor Center (Salon) may be reached at 707-257-0101, extension 108.
V. Sattui – is a family-owned winery established in 1885 and located in St. Helena, the very heart of California's famous Napa Valley, offers a wonderful selection of wines and lovely, shaded picnic grounds. (707) 963-7774.
Cartlidge and Browne - Headed by winemaker Paul Moser, Cartlidge & Browne's production team takes advantage of the accumulated market knowledge and extensive contacts with grape growers, wine producers and brokers that result from over twenty five years in the wine business. (707)552-5199. Check here for upcoming events at the tasting room.
Roche Winery is the first place to taste Roche wines in our beautiful tasting room with its panoramic vistas of the San Francisco Bay Area. Our knowledgeable and friendly Tasting Room staff are always willing to answer questions about wine and the Carneros Appelation region in which the winery is located. The tasting room is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (800)825-9475.
Monticello Vineyards was founded by the Corley family in 1969. The Winery Tasting Room is open every day between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM for tasting and we invite you to visit us during those hours. Our Tasting Room does close on major holidays and, on some occasions, it closes for special events. Please feel free to call our tasting room if you are in doubt. (707)253-2802 ext 18)
Clos du Val tasting rooms are located along the historic Silverado Trail and open for tasting daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 800.820.1972.
Domaine Chandon - The first California sparkling wine venture by a French Champagne house. Chandon crafts a range of sparkling wines that reflect California's regional character.  For reservations please call 1-888-242-6366 (ext. 1)
Viansa - is a destination winery in the Carneros grape-growing region at the entrance to the Sonoma Valley Wine Country. Viansa was created as a way to share a love of good food, wine and Italian heritage with visitors from around the world. 800.995.4740.
Goosecross Cellars – Small, family-owned winery, specializing in limited production, premium-quality wines. Try the special blend of Sangiovese & Cabernet called AmerItal. (707)944-1986. Honig Vineyard & Winery – family owned winery specializing in Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. (800) 929-2217
Jarvis Winery – features ultra-premium, estate-grown wines and a spectacular cave tour (tours and tasting by appointment only). (707) 255-5280.
Kelham Vineyards – offering fine reserve wines. (707) 963-2000.
Steltzner Vineyards – specializes in limited-quantity cabernets, merlots, and blend wines. Tour of 700-foot tunnel and caves available. (707) 252-7272.
Titus Vineyards – a 2nd generation family-owned and farmed boutique winery making limited production, robust red wines with lots of down-home character. (707) 963-3235
William Hill – known for its intimate, elegantly smooth wines. (707) 224-447.
Vintner’s Collective – a multi-winery tasting room conveniently located in downtown Napa. (707) 255-7150
Grgich Hills Estate is a family-owned winery dedicated to the art of winemaking. Our wines are made completely from organically and Biodynamically grown grapes in Napa Valley, California. (800) 532-3057.

One of our innkeepers would be happy to schedule tasting appointments or guided tours for you. Just let us know your interests when you book your room.

CALISTOGA
Not far past Napa, Calistoga offers Wine, Spas, Hotsprings, Old Faithful, the most watchable Geyser and the Petrified Forest. Click here for the City of Calistoga website.

WINE TRAIN
Return to the gracious era of elegant rail travel and distinguished service. The Napa Valley Wine Train offers an enjoyable and relaxing journey through the heart of Napa Valley's picturesque vineyards. Dining options include champagne brunch, gourmet lunch, or an exquisite full-course dinner - (800)427-4124 or (707)253-2111.

NAPA VALLEY TOURS
Guided River Cruise on the Napa River - Explore the wetlands of the Napa Valley. Bring a picnic and a bottle of wine to enjoy along the way.
Guided River Cruise and Wine Cave Tour with Barrel Tasting - The Cave Tour and Barrel Tasting at Flora Springs is an exceptional experience in understanding how the aroma and bouquets of wines are developed through different types of oak barrels. During this 90 minute winery and cave tour, guests will taste several wines from French, American, and Hungarian Oak barrels. Your freshly prepared gourmet lunch will be served on the Vineyard Patio overlooking the valley floor to the East. In the evening, you'll enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Napa River aboard the electric-motor launches at Napa River Adventures.
Balloon & Boat Package - Float above the vineyards and enjoy the spectacular views of the Napa Valley. After your flight we welcome you to a champagne reception and breakfast. Then you'll join us for two-hour evening cruise on the Napa River.
Boat & Train (Lunch) Package - Dine in style aboard the lavishly restored Pullman cars. Complimentary wine tasting is available at the station, as well as plenty of wine on board. Afterwards, it is a short trip to the Dock where you'll enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Napa River. Napa Valley Tour Packages

SAN FRANCISCO FERRY
Take a leisurely ride on the Ferry across the bay to explore San Francisco's sights and sounds, along with fine dining and shopping. The Ferry in Vallejo is a very short distance from Starr Mansion Bed & Breakfast.  You can reach the Vallejo Ferry Terminal ticket office at (707) 64-FERRY or toll free at (877) 64-FERRY.

SIX FLAGS Discovery Kingdom
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is America's only combination wildlife park, oceanarium and theme park. From world-class rides and up-close animal encounters to sensational live shows and special events, there's something for every member of the family to enjoy!

HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS
Holiday destination guide covers all types of holidays from luxury destinations to bargain last minute. Search our holiday guide for the perfect vacation.

JELLY BELLY
Step into the Jelly Belly factory and smell the aroma of chocolate, apricot, cinnamon or pineapple, whatever is being cooked up that day. A visit to our candy making factory in Fairfield, Calif., located about an hour's drive north of San Francisco, is a sugary delight. During the 40-minute walking tour, Jelly Belly guides will show you a real working factory where we cook up over 150 different sweet treats. Learn the secrets to how they create the legendary Jelly Belly bean, and discover why it takes more than a week to make a single bean. See taffy, chocolates, and wild gummi critters in the making, too.

PERFORMING ARTS
Catch a performance at the newly restored Napa Opera House. Reopened in 2003 after major renovations, this intimate theatre features concerts, comedy, dance, and plays by traveling troupes and the Napa Valley Repertory Theatre company. (707) 226-7372. COPIA holds performances and concerts in its outdoor River Concert Terrace or its indoor theater (707) 259-1600. Dreamweaver Theatre, Napa’s non-profit community performing arts troupe, also presents a series of plays throughout the year (707) 255-5483.   

Musicians and artists of the Butterfly Gardeners and Woodstock Nation. Musicians and Fine Artists for World Peace is a network of musicians, artists & performers working to promote events & concerts focused on peace & raising global consciousness.

Check out the Vallejo Symphony
3467 Sonoma Boulevard, Suite 10
P. O. Box 568
Vallejo, Calif. 94590
707-643-4441 Fax: 707-643-5746

California Magic Dinner Theatre
Come and experience what everyone is talking about! Join us for an evening of dining and entertainment. This is where fun begins, magic lives and an evening of dining and world-class magic entertainment thrives! Only 15 minute drive from Starr Mansion Bed and Breakfast.729 Castro Street Martinez, California 925-374-0056.

CITY OF VALLEJO
Visit the City of Vallejo's website Welcome to the City of Vallejo to learn more about Vallejo, things to do and check their calendar.

And Starr Mansion Bed & Breakfast is a member of the Vallejo Convention and Visitors Bureau which lists sample travel itineraries for Vallejo.

BIKING & KAYAKING
Enjoy the gentle rolling hills and views of the valley on a bike, or discover the wildlife of Napa's estuaries in a kayak. Or, do both! Napa Valley Bike Tours offers customized tour packages both on the roads and in the water. Tour prices include a gourmet lunch, bottled spring water, and safety equipment. (800) 707-2453. Blue Water Kayaking tours are held in nearby Point Reyes. 415-669-2600

BOATING & FISHING
Salt-water fishing is just a two-block walk from the Starr Mansion. The area is popular for catching Sturgeon, Stripper Bass, and Shark etc. For charter fishing excursions into the bay or beyond the golden gate, ask the Starr Mansion to arrange it for you.Spend a day on Lake Berryessa, less than 45 minutes east of Napa on Route 121. Lake Berryessa Marina Resort (707) 966-2161 and Spanish Flat Resort (707) 966-7700 rent boats and equipment for boating, tubing, wake boarding, jet skiing, and fishing. Rancho Monticello Resort is a lake front destination for vacationers and water sport enthusiasts, located on the west shore of Lake Berryessa in Napa County. Inquiries & Reservations 707.966.2188. A wide variety of fish can be found in the lake, including bass, rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill, crappie, and catfish.

BAY AREA ECOLOGY
See and explore the full functioning model of the San Francisco Bay and the Delta at the Visitor's Center in Sausalito.  Check www.baymodel.org  for information.  The Bay Model Association is located at 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA  94965, phone (415) 332-1851.

C&H SUGAR FACTORY
In 1906, the California and Hawaiian Sugar Refining Company began refining pure cane sugar in the small town of Crockett, California, near San Francisco, across the Carquinez Strait from Starr Mansion, in another grain mill built by A.D. Starr. As cargo ships offloaded raw cane sugar from the Hawaiian Islands, the refinery employed 490 people and produced 67,000 tons of refined cane sugar.

CAL MARITIME ACADEMY
CAL MARITIME ACADEMY Located in Vallejo, California, The California Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) is a unique and specialized campus of The California State University that offers students bachelor’s degrees in business administration, facilities engineering technology, global studies and maritime affairs, marine engineering technology, marine transportation, and mechanical engineering. Cal Maritime is one of only seven degree-granting maritime academies in the United States — and the only one on the West Coast.

GOLF
Situated on 175 acres of beautiful rolling lowlands, the Napa Golf Course is a championship-layout course that’s great for all skill levels. With a PGA professional staff, a fully stocked golf shop, and a newly remodeled clubhouse, the course is a terrific value. (707) 255-4333. The Chardonnay Golf Club also opens its 18-hole Vineyards course to the traveling public. This lovely course meanders amongst working vineyards, a number of lakes, and traverses Napa’s Fagan Creek five times. (707) 257-1900. The Mare Island Golf Club; oldest golf course west of the Mississippi. Enjoy the spectacular water views. For more information on golfing in Vallejo go to Vallejo California Golf Courses.

HORSEBACK RIDING
Return to the old west as you explore the scenic trails of Napa Valley on the back of a trusty mount. Wine Country Trailrides at Roche Winery and Napa Valley Trail Rides offer professionally guided, scenic, horseback riding tours for novice and expert riders alike. Your rides will take you through vineyards or scenic trials — where nature abounds and beautiful vistas surround you.

HIKES & NATURE WALKS
Trek through Napa’s many wilderness destinations. Westwood Hills Park offers seven miles of trails, picnic tables. The Carolyn Parr Nature Museum, and pristine valley views (707)255-6465. Bothe State Park, between St. Helena and Calistoga, offers 10 miles of hiking trails that go through stands of coastal redwoods as well as forests of Douglas-fir, tanoak, and madrone. (707) 942-4575. Robert Louis Stevenson State Park (further up the valley on Route 29) features towering trees and a trail to the top of Mount St. Helena. These unsurpassed views of the Napa Valley are not to be missed. Trail options for all fitness levels. (707) 942-4575. If bird-watching is your passion, check out Napa Valley Birdwatching to plan a day watching our feathered friends.

INFINEON RACEWAY
Infineon Raceway is located 30 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and serves as the gateway to the beautiful Sonoma Wine Country. The track hosts several nationally televised events, including NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drag racing, the American Motorcycle Association (AMA) Superbike tour, and the IRL IndyCar Series. Infineon Raceway is a year-round motor sports complex with events scheduled 340 days and 50 weekends a year.

SPAS & MUD BATHS
Rest and Renew at a spa. Napa’s neighbor to the north, Calistoga, is world-renowned for its health spas, its mineral springs and — most notoriously — its mud baths. With more than 25 spas and hundreds of treatments to choose from, including the fabulous Lavender Hill Spa or the many hot mineral pools at Calistoga Spa Hot Springs. Let us know, and we will set you up with a massage, facial, mud bath, or a full day of pampering. In downtown Napa, there's also Amanda's Massage and Bodycare, (707) 252-7079. In St. Helena, be sure to check out Health Spa Napa Valley. Too languid to drive? Ask your innkeeper, and we will arrange for you to receive a relaxing, in-room massage.

TOURO UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA
Touro University California is a rapidly expanding graduate education institution focusing on health careers and teacher preparation programs. Touro University is composed of two campuses - the main campus located in Vallejo, California and the branch campus in Henderson, Nevada. This University is one of more than 25 division campuses within Touro College, a Jewish sponsored not-for-profit educational system principally located in New York.
SHOPPING
Wind your way through downtown Napa and discover more than 60 shops featuring books, gifts, jewelry, apparel, kitchenware, home accents, and more. Nearby the Napa Premium Outlets offer impressive savings with such high-end retail favorites as Ann Taylor, Benetton, DKNY, Kenneth Cole, Perry Ellis, and Timberland (707) 226-9876.

VACAVILLE PREMIUM OUTLET
With 120 stores find impressive savings at Adidas, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Carter’s, Coach, Gap Outlet and more. Located between San Francisco and Sacramento.

VALLEJO Yacht Club
Vallejo Yacht Club, founded in 1900, is on the Vallejo Waterfront ¼ mile north of the Vallejo Ferry Building and at the base of Florida St. Easy access from just about everywhere and less then a mile from the Starr Mansion Bed & Breakfast.
Conveniently located on the Napa River, the access to the Bay and Delta & Wine country is perfect.

485 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, CA 94590
Office: 707 643-1254
Fax: 707 643-1365
Clubhouse/Bar: 707 643-1369