Welcome to Sonoma County

Sonoma County welcomes investors and developers seeking thoughtful, market-driven opportunities in one of California’s most established visitor destinations. With strong year-round demand, a diverse mix of leisure and group travel, and a reputation built on quality experiences, the county offers compelling potential for hotel, resort, and visitor-facing business development. Our communities understand the value of tourism as an economic driver and support projects that align with local character, sustainability, and long-term vitality.

This page is designed to support informed investment decisions. You’ll find data-driven insights on market performance, seasonality trends, and visitor demand, along with community profiles that break down opportunities by city and sub-region. Additional resources highlight infrastructure, access, and the broader business environment that shapes development potential across Sonoma County. Whether you are evaluating a new hospitality concept, expanding an existing portfolio, or exploring experiential offerings, these tools provide the context needed to assess feasibility, identify opportunity, and engage with Sonoma County as a strategic place to invest.

If you have questions or would like additional information please contact us and we will support you.

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490,000
Population

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Demographic

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Sq. Miles or Acres

Seasonality/ Weather

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Air Services

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Located in Santa Rosa

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65 miles to Santa Rosa

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65 miles to Santa Rosa

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100 miles to Santa Rosa

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100 miles to Santa Rosa

City/ Town Details

Sonoma County Research

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$2.4 Billion
Total Visitor Spending

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22,502
Sonoma County Leisure & Hospitality Jobs

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$218 Million
State & Local Tax Revenue
Generated by Visitor Spending

Additional Research

Existing Hotel Brands and Partnerships

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autocamp natures boutique hotel logo
alhi global luxury sales logo
choice hotel group logo
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa Logo
foley entertainment group logo
granton resort and casino rohnert park logo
hilton hotels and resorts logo
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marriott hotel group logo
montage hotel healdsburg logo
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woodside collection distinctly california logo
wyndham hotels and resorts logo

Major Wine Brands and Groups

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francis ford coppola winery logo
foley family wine and spirits logo
gallo family wines logo
kendall jackson wine in sonoma county logo