Wine enthusiasts and nature lovers alike will find a great base of operations in the town of Kenwood (pop. 1,028), located in eastern Sonoma County at the north end of the picturesque Sonoma Valley.
Wine tasting — and more — is available at in-town tasting rooms or in the world-renowned wineries along the outskirts of town.
Shop for hand-made folk art, artisan wine racks, and garden and pet supplies at Swede's Feeds. You'll recognize it by the colorful metal-welded animal sculptures standing in the store's front yard: at times the metal menagerie has included a 10-foot-tall dinosaur or 12-foot-tall giraffe.
Explore the outdoors at nearby Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, home to miles of trails, a waterfall, and Bald Mountain. It's also home to the Robert Ferguson Observatory.
South of town, Wildwood Nursery features sculptures scattered on trails throughout five lushly-forested acres. The nursery showcases more than 250 varieties of Japanese maples, many of them rare, as well as dogwoods, ginkgos, conifers, edible plant starts, and bonsai-style beech, maple, and evergreen trees.
Kenwood offers a range of lodging options, including bed and breakfast inns, vacation rentals, and winery cottages. The Kenwood Inn & Spa, a Mediterranean villa-style resort, consistently receives awards from Conde Nast Traveler and other travel publications.
Pick up picnic supplies at the Kenwood Market. If dining out, enjoy relaxed dining at the Italian trattoria-style Café Citti, or burgers, barbecue, pizza, and other New American cuisine at Palooza Brewery & Gastropub, which features local wines and 16 micro-craft beers.
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Welcome to your wine country retreat with a pool, nestled amongst some of Kenwood's most beautiful vineyards. Open floor plan with light-filled rooms. There are three bedrooms and a bonus loft space…
Kenwood's gathering place. Dining, cocktails and oyster bar! Dinner menu / seven nights a week 5pm – 9pm Lunch menu / Thursday – Monday 11am – 2:30pm Happy hour / Monday – Friday 2:30pm – 5:30pm Bar…
Kenwood Vineyards was established in 1970 in the former Pagani Brothers Winery, a historic cellar dating back to 1906. Located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, Kenwood Vineyards is dedicated to…
The B Wise Tasting Lounge is located in the heart of Kenwood, just fifteen minutes from downtown Sonoma and ten minutes from Santa Rosa. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy a full range of B. Wise…
A trattoria style restaurant in the heart of Sonoma Valley, great food, great value, great atmosphere. Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 5 - 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to…
The gracious style, exquisite architecture and inviting gardens of Chateau St. Jean convey the beautiful grace of Sonoma Valley. This “must-see” winery evokes the atmosphere of a European chateau and…
We are a family owned and managed vacation rental property business in the village of Kenwood, located in the heart of the beautiful Sonoma Valley. We own each property and work hard to ensure a top…
Nestled among the majestic coastal redwoods of the Mayacamas Mountains, our steeply terraced mountainside vineyard yields small amounts of richly flavored Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot,…
Located in Sonoma Wine Country’s fabled Valley of the Moon, Kenwood Inn & Spa is a tranquil hideaway offering a one-of-a-kind retreat for discerning guests. Designed with serenity in mind, the…
Kenwood Plaza Park offers a charming setting in the village of Kenwood, halfway between Santa Rosa and Glen Ellen in the Sonoma Valley. The 5-acre park features shaded lawns, a gazebo, a play…