How to Spend Two Days in Silicon Valley
Forbes
March 2026
Forbes’ newest travel guide, “How to Spend Two Days in Silicon Valley” is out, and among its must-see stops for the perfect short getaway to the South Bay is a visit to our Monte Bello tasting room! The article builds out a 48-hour itinerary for the curious Silicon Valley visitor, with recommendations for where to eat, shop, relax, and explore. Whether you’re a local or visiting the area for the first time, it’s a great resource to help you discover the best places to visit in Silicon Valley.
“There is no better time to visit Silicon Valley. With Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium set to host the World Cup this summer, the region just south of San Francisco is in the middle of a glow-up. Not only is it an epicenter of sports, innovation and AI, but it’s also home to sensational restaurants, beautiful trails, superb shopping and world-renowned wineries.” -Katie Sweeney, Forbes
The Best Wineries to Visit in Silicon Valley
Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello
“…go south to the hills of Cupertino and the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA, where you’ll discover the exceptional winery Ridge Vineyards’ Monte Bello estate. Founded in 1962 by four scientists from Stanford University, the label was one of the wines poured in the 1976 Judgment of Paris that put California winemaking on the global map.
“An internationally renowned producer, Ridge specializes in single-vineyard bottles, organic and sustainable farming and minimal intervention. The resulting reds and whites are top quality. Book a library tasting, and you’ll enjoy pours from a selection of its most recent highlights.”
Where to Stay in Silicon Valley
Rosewood Sand Hill, Menlo Park
The article also touts the Rosewood Sand Hill as the ultimate place to relax and unwind, and we couldn’t agree more. “One luxury hotel in Silicon Valley stands out above the rest: Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Rosewood Sand Hill. The Menlo Park property is a secluded oasis amid corporate campuses. The 16 acres feature detailed landscaping with local florals, majestic olive trees, grassy expanses and a massive pool that can be quite the scene on summer afternoons.”
RIDGE club members enjoy special pricing on stays at the Rosewood Sand Hill and many other lodgings in and around the Bay Area. Visit our partnerships page to learn more.
Planning a Visit Dry Creek Valley or Paso Robles?
Why limit your adventuring to Silicon Valley? If you’re considering a visit to Sonoma Wine Country or the Central Coast, don’t miss a visit to our other locations. Our Lytton Springs winery is located in Dry Creek Valley, in the town of Healdsburg, and our new Paso Robles Tasting Room is located in Ramada Row.
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