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Specializes in 'Cal-Ital' wines - nebbiolo, dolcetto, barbera and Sangiovese - at some
great prices.
Sleeping & Eating
Piazza de Campovida
INN
( 707-744-1977;
www.piazzadecampovida.com
;
13441 S Hwy 101; ste $250-285; )
Modern Californian meets Italian at this very comfortable spot where all the spacious
suites have Jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces and private balconies. The homey
pizzeria
in front has
big tables for communal dining and fantastic artisanal pizzas - there's no corkage fee
either so bring your wine find of the day.
Hopland Tap House
PUB FOOD
(13351 S Hwy 101; mains $6-9; 11:30am-9pm Wed-Mon)
Friendly locals, good sandwiches and selection of local beers all served in a bright brick
building (plus shuffleboard). What more could you want?
Bluebird Cafe
AMERICAN
(
707-744-1633; 13340 S Hwy 101; breakfast & lunch $5-15, dinner $12-22;
7am-2pm Mon-Thu, to
7pm Fri-Sun; )
For conservative tastes, this classic American diner serves hearty breakfasts, giant burgers
and homemade pie (the summer selection of peach-blueberry pie is dreamy). For a more
exciting culinary adventure, try the wild game burgers, including boar with apple chutney
and elk with a bite of horseradish.
Clear Lake
With over 100 miles of shoreline, Clear Lake is the largest naturally occurring freshwater
lake in California (Tahoe is bigger, but crosses the Nevada state line). In summer the warm
water thrives with algae, giving it a murky green appearance and creating a fabulous habit-
at for fish - especially bass - and tens of thousands of birds. Mt Konocti, a 4200ft-tall
