Go your own way in Sonoma County, just 30 miles north of San Francisco. Be inspired with our road trip getaway ideas and check out Sonoma County's three distinct regions: Coast & Sea Villages, Redwoods & Rivers, and Valleys & Vineyards. Browse our most popular itineraries on this page, or order our Visitors Guide and Map to design your own.
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Nestled into a particularly beautiful stretch of Sonoma County’s 55-mile Pacific coastline, Bodega Bay is a favorite getaway for travelers and…
One of the most historic cities in California is the town of Sonoma, nestled in scenic Sonoma Wine Country. The…
Nestled against the Russian River in northern Sonoma County, Healdsburg holds the charms of a small, agricultural community with the…
Sonoma County is home to one of the state’s oldest and most historic cities: Petaluma. It boasts a well-maintained downtown…
Smack dab in the heart of Northern California’s Wine Country, the vibrant city of Santa Rosa blends the pleasures of urban…
Situated in the center of Sonoma County along Highway 101, Cotati is a modern community with strong historic roots, particularly in…
Around nearly every corner of this charming haven are trendy restaurants, food stands, and groovy cafes reminiscent of the flower-power…
Surrounded by leafy apple orchards and the corduroy stripes of vineyards, the western Sonoma County town of Sebastopol is chock-full of surprises….
Tucked near the Russian River watershed in the heart of Sonoma County, the charismatic town of Windsor is known for its welcoming and family-friendly vibes.
Home to Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, nicknamed “The Friendly City,” is a family oriented community with lots of fun activities that…
Located at the northern end of the picturesque Alexander Valley and near Lake Sonoma, Cloverdale, Sonoma County’s northernmost town, is…
An hour from the ocean and mere miles east of lively Santa Rosa, Glen Ellen is your secret hideaway to…
As you meander the wee 60-yard block of downtown, strolling its wooden sidewalks past 19th-century, false-front buildings, you’ll feel as…
Wine enthusiasts and nature lovers agree that the tiny, picturesque town of Kenwood (population around 1,000) is a perfect place….
Tucked away in western Sonoma County, the tiny community of Occidental was founded in 1876 as the last stop on…
Beautifully situated in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley amidst rolling hills, soaring redwood trees and lush vineyards, the tiny town of…
In Sonoma County, the tiny coastal town of Fort Ross is rich in California history and known for the Russian…
Perched on the northern edge of Sonoma County’s Pacific Ocean coastline and nestled into craggy bluffs at the mouth of…
Amid western Sonoma County’s rolling hills and just slightly inland from the coast, discover the off-the-beaten-path village of Valley Ford,…
The Sea Ranch, a privately owned community extending for 10 miles along a beautiful strip of Sonoma’s far northern coast,…
Nestled in a picturesque valley amid the scenic hills of western Sonoma County, the town of Freestone (pop. 32) is…
Set beneath towering redwoods, this small hamlet — located where Rio Nido Creek meets the Russian River — dates back to the…
Tucked a few miles inland from the Sonoma coastline and perched beside the Russian River, the little village of Duncans Mills boasts…
Relax in the mountains of the Sonoma Coast in Cazadero (pop. 354), an old logging area that’s now as famous for muffins…
Tucked away on the north end of the 10-mile Bohemian Highway, Monte Rio visitors are immediately greeted by a 1950s-style…
