Below is a sampling of places to stay, things to do and places to eat along the way. It is not meant to be exhaustive, and that is part of the pleasure of a road trip: stop here, skip that and linger where you like.
The land feels unsettled in the best possible way- discovered, but still wild.
The Tomales Bay runs long and narrow, sheltered from the open ocean and perfectly suited for shellfish.
I have put together a list that is a mix of wineries driven by women on some level, with a mix of design-forward places, and important names who have had an influence across these valleys for years.