Towns Like Healdsburg, CA

What are the small towns with charm that suround the San Francisco Area? I am looking within a 3-hour driving range (@ 200 miles). And I am seeking towns that have a similar charm to Healdsburg, CA...town square, old 19th and early 20th century buildings. Antigue shops, fine restaurants, good produce/grocery stores. A comprehensive list inculding property values would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Munchie! There a number of small towns similar in size and feel to Healdsburg. I have included a list and description of some of these towns below. All of these towns have some antique shops, fine restaurants, and a good grocery store. A list of property values is included in section II. I. Below is a listing of towns that are similar in style to Healdsburg. CARMEL Carmel is a small town on the Monterey bay. Quaint streets, shopping, beach walks. Carmel California website listing lodging, dining, things to do: http://www.carmel-california.com/ Carmel-by-the Sea Official city website: http://www.carmelcalifornia.com/ Carmel California Visitor Information Center: http://www.carmelcalifornia.org/ Distance from San Francisco: 120 miles The neighboring town of Pacific Grove (where the monarch%26#39;s come home) may also be of interest to you. Pacific grove town website with information on lodging, things to do and monarchs: http://www.pacificgrove.com/ Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce http://www.pacificgrove.org/ For general information on the Monterey Bay area visit: http://www.monterey.com/ BOULDER CREEK Boulder Creek is a historic town located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Boulder Creek in the Redwoods website, part of Highway 9 project: http://www.hwy9.com/site/community/bouldercreek/ Event listings in and around Boulder Creek: http://www.boulder-creek.com/ Distance from San Francisco: 70 miles SAN ANSELMO San Anselmo is a charming town with tree lined strees that follow a downtown creek. San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce http://www.sananselmochamber.org/ Town of San Anselmo website http://www.townofsananselmo.org/ San Anselmo Community Exchange http://www.sananselmo.com/ Distance from San Francisco: 20 miles St. HELENA St. Helena is a quaint town in the Napa Valley. St. Helena City page: http://www.ci.st-helena.ca.us/ St. Helena Chamber of Commerce http://www.localcommunities.org/servlet/lc_ProcServ/dbpage=page%26amp;mode=display%26amp;gid =00073000000965770954914550 Distance from San Francisco: 65 miles PETALUMA Petaluma is located in Somona County is a quaint gateway to Sonoma wineries. Petaluma Chamber of Commerce http://www.petalumachamber.com/ City of Petaluma website: http://www.ci.petaluma.ca.us/ Distance from San Francisco: 40 miles MENDOCINO Mendocino is a lovely coastal town. http://www.mendocinocoast.com/ Distance from San Francisco: 150 miles RED BLUFF Red Bluff is a cute historic town with numerous Victorian homes. http://www.redbluff.com/ Distance from San Francisco: 185 miles ARNOLD / ANGEL%26#39;S CAMP / SONORA Arnold is known as the %26quot;gateway%26quot; to the big trees. Angel%26#39;s camp is a historical home to the gold rush. Sonora is a quaint town filled with antique shops, tourist attractions and old west charm. Information (including statistics) on Arnold: http://www.usacitiesonline.com/cacountyarnold.htm Angel%26#39;s Camp homepage: http://www.2getgold.com/angelscamp/ Sonora City website: http://www.sonoraca.com/index.shtml Distance from San Francisco: 135 miles CHICO Chico is a beautiful and quaint town in northern California. City of Chico website: http://www.chico.ca.us/ Distance from San Francisco: 180 miles For a more comprehensive listing of places to visit or live in the Bay Area visit: North Coast travel guide: http://www.travel-guide.com/data/cal/cal130.asp Gold Country travel guide: http://www.travel-guide.com/data/cal/cal160.asp Central Coast travel guide: http://www.travel-guide.com/data/cal/cal190.asp San Francisco Bay Area travel guide: http://www.travel-guide.com/data/cal/cal180.asp You might also want to search the popular Bay Area Backroads site for articles on visiting these towns. You can visit their site through KRON-4: http://www.bayareabackroads.com http://kron4.com/Global/category.asp?C=19471%26amp;nav=5D814hkw General Information on Napa Valley Region: http://www.napavalley.com/ II. Finding recent property values is a bit more difficult. I was able to pull up information on a number of these cities using 1990 Census data. This information is included in the list below. Additionally, if you find a specific zip-code or area that you would like to find home values for, check out these sites: Domania.com %26#150; enter a zip code or street address and find out home sales over the last 10 years http://www.domania.com/index.jsp US Home Value http://www.ushomevalue.com/ Basic Tables: 1990 Demographic Profile Generator -Vers. 2 From http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/websas/xtabs3v2.html Source 1990 U.S. Bureau of the Census MEDIAN HOME VALUE/MEDIAN RENT The middle value of housing values as estimated by the homeowners (excludes rental properties, but includes values of vacant-for-sale units where the asking price was used for the value). Median rent is the middle value of gross rents paid. Includes any currently rented property or vacant-for-rent units. Carmel, CA MEDIAN HOME VALUE/MEDIAN RENT $414,800 $983 http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/sasweb/cgi-bin/broker? _PROGRAM=websas.xtabs3v2.sas%26amp;_SERVICE=sasapp%26amp;_debug=0%26amp;state=06%26amp;zip=93923 Boulder Creek, CA MEDIAN HOME VALUE/MEDIAN RENT $202,700 $720 http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/sasweb/cgi-bin/broker? _PROGRAM=websas.xtabs3v2.sas%26amp;_SERVICE=sasapp%26amp;_debug=0%26amp;state=06%26amp;zip=95006 Saint Helena, CA MEDIAN HOME VALUE/MEDIAN RENT $236,100 $606 http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/sasweb/cgi-bin/broker? _PROGRAM=websas.xtabs3v2.sas%26amp;_SERVICE=sasapp%26amp;_debug=0%26amp;state=06%26amp;zip=94574 Petaluma, CA MEDIAN HOME VALUE/MEDIAN RENT $204,300 $709 http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/sasweb/cgi-bin/broker? _PROGRAM=websas.xtabs3v2.sas%26amp;_SERVICE=sasapp%26amp;_debug=0%26amp;state=06%26amp;place=56784 Mendocino, CA MEDIAN HOME VALUE/MEDIAN RENT $225,500 $573 http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/sasweb/cgi-bin/broker? _PROGRAM=websas.xtabs3v2.sas%26amp;_SERVICE=sasapp%26amp;_debug=0%26amp;state=06%26amp;zip=95460 Sonora, CA MEDIAN HOME VALUE/MEDIAN RENT $124,000 $507 http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/sasweb/cgi-bin/broker? _PROGRAM=websas.xtabs3v2.sas%26amp;_SERVICE=sasapp%26amp;_debug=0%26amp;state=06%26amp;zip=95370 Red Bluff, CA MEDIAN HOME VALUE/MEDIAN RENT $59,700 $356 http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/sasweb/cgi-bin/broker? _PROGRAM=websas.xtabs3v2.sas%26amp;_SERVICE=sasapp%26amp;_debug=0%26amp;state=06%26amp;place=59892 Chico, CA MEDIAN HOME VALUE/MEDIAN RENT $105,400 $456 http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/sasweb/cgi-bin/broker? _PROGRAM=websas.xtabs3v2.sas%26amp;_SERVICE=sasapp%26amp;_debug=0%26amp;state=06%26amp;place=13014 San Anselmo, CA MEDIAN HOME VALUE/MEDIAN RENT $334,000 $790 http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/sasweb/cgi-bin/broker? _PROGRAM=websas.xtabs3v2.sas%26amp;_SERVICE=sasapp%26amp;_debug=0%26amp;state=06%26amp;place=64434 For a list of antique stores in Northern California visit Antique Info at: http://www.antiqueinfo.com/states/california/northern.htm Search Terms Used on google: angel%26#146;s camp California boulder creek California historic towns California antique in northern California property value home value bay area travel Hope this helps! If you need additional information, please request a clarification or post another question. Best, Firefly