
Romantic Getaway Ideas
Love is always in the air in Wine Country, as happy couples fall head-over-heels with Sonoma County, then fall in love with each other all over again. And why not, with so many wonderful places to cuddle – in front of a winery fireplace with a glass of wine, perhaps?
You can also gaze into each others' eyes at an exquisite restaurant, cozy up in a romantic room at a beautiful resort or inn, or scamper hand-in-hand through a spring meadow.
Feed Your Passion
SingleThread Farm Restaurant & Inn
Valette
Sneak Away
Lodging here is unique, whether you're looking for a posh iconic retreat like the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, or a quaint, historic B&B amid the vineyards like the 1880 Raford Inn.
Farmhouse Inn
Kenwood Inn and Spa
Discover one of Sonoma County's best-kept secrets in this lavish, Tuscan-style castle on a hillside overlooking vineyards in the northern end of the Sonoma Valley. Everything is designed for relaxation and retreat, making for perfect romantic getaways. Enjoy the sparkling pool with two hot tubs, and the lavish breakfast buffet. The recently remodeled spa features a full array of face and body treatments, with some of them offered poolside or in your guest room. Try the luxurious, private bathtub treatments for two in the spa, or reserve the entire spa for a three-hour, exclusive evening session for just you and your sweetie.
Embrace Mother Nature
Romping through grassy meadows, strolling through whispering mountaintop forests, playing Frisbee on the beach. Does that sound like a greeting card? It's reality in Sonoma County, which spans more than one million acres of gorgeous Mayacamas Mountains range to Pacific Ocean coast. With near-endless parks, preserves, babbling streams, greenbelts and vast open agricultural and grazing areas, there's something new to discover every day.
Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
Explore the newly debuted trails at this 1,100-acre park in Santa Rosa. The trails wind through oak woodlands, across ridges overlooking Santa Rosa and Bennett Valley, over the headwaters of Colgan and Cooper creeks, and past historic hot springs.
North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
New trails at this 820-acre hillside park in Santa Rosa include the 4.25-mile North Sonoma Mountain Ridge Trail. The path begins in the ferns and redwoods on the south fork of Matanzas Creek, then climbs through forests of oaks and bay laurels to nearly 2,000 feet. Perfect for a romantic picnic. For the more adventurous, the park also includes a 4-mile section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail, which connects to Jack London State Historic Park for through-hiking opportunities.
The Romance of Wine
There's no denying the pleasure of a fine glass of wine, and shared with a loved one, a sip adds an extra special statement to even the most simple moment. Sonoma County boasts some 425 wineries, pouring everything from Albarino (Paradise View from Sonoma Coast is a knock-out), end with Zinfandel. Then, as you're ready to fly home, Alaska Airlines invites you to check up to a case of wine for free when you depart from the Sonoma County (STS) / Santa Rosa Airport.
Marimar Estate
Mazzocco Sonoma
Play Time
Because Sonoma County encompasses such a broad range of landscapes, the recreation is equally expansive. You and your honey can horseback ride at wineries or along the coastal bluffs of Bodega Bay, zip line through the redwoods, hike and bike, kayak the Russian River, and go hot air ballooning over vineyards, lakes and valleys. Perhaps you'd like to take a winery tour through off-the-beaten-path vineyards in a horse drawn carriage, it's all at your beck-and-call.
The Ranch at Lake Sonoma Horseback Riding
This place impresses with horseback rides spanning the world famous Dry Creek Valley Wine Region and Lake Sonoma from atop the area's overlook mountain. A variety of trails are available for guided rides for two to 30 guests; the Heritage Oaks Lake View Ride is popular for its extensive coverage of up-and-down trails, meadows, creek crossings, forest of oaks, madrone, and bays, and stunning valley vistas.
Sonoma Zipline Adventures
Indulge
Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
Relax in an authentic meditation garden with a cup of organic herbal tea at this day spa in Freestone, then pamper yourselves with a 75-minute massage treatment or the Cedar Enzyme Bath, a rejuvenating heat treatment from Japan. Then literally hang out together in the Field of Hammocks.