Explore Sonoma County’s history, with a trip to the town of Sonoma, home to Mission San Francisco Solano, the last Spanish-Mexican mission built in California.
Sonoma State Historic Park preserves the mission and the Sonoma Barracks, as well as the nearby historic home of General Vallejo and other sites. Sonoma was the site of the Bear Flag Revolt, when Californians declared their independence from Mexico.
Sonoma is also home to Buena Vista Winery, California’s oldest winery, and Gundlach-Bundschu, the state’s oldest, continually operating family winery.
Today, history walks in tandem with current times. Modern winemaking techniques are tucked away in buildings that were state of the art nearly a century ago, and wine tasting opportunities abound.
Shops, tasting rooms, restaurants, bakeries, and a historic theater line the streets around the Sonoma Plaza – an eight-acre town square, the largest in California. Venture beyond downtown to explore brew pubs, more shopping, art galleries, and more.
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The historic town of Sonoma is home to California's largest town square, Sonoma Plaza, and offers historic buildings, unique restaurants, art galleries and dozens of tasting rooms which can be found...
Geothermal mineral springs-often called hot springs-are a fabulous wellness attribute of Sonoma County. The Geysers area in Northern Sonoma County represents part of the largest geothermal field in...
Browse exclusive cookware and gourmet gadgets, learn new cooking techniques, shop for home furnishings in a home-like setting, and get a glimpse into the past of a store chain that changed how America...
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Are you ready to see gorgeous sunsets, hear roaring water, and smell all the drinks, foods, and glorious air? Lupita’s bread and butter, because she loves talking about food, is planning a vacation…
Outdoor wine tasting overlooking vineyards and a plein air exhibit are just a few reasons to see what’s new at Bartholomew Estate Winery. We have your perfect day in wine country. Arrange for a…
Taste our award-winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay! Our tasting room combines the warmth of a home with the inspiration of an art gallery. Steeped in Sonoma history and charm, our intimate venue is…
Come to Hopmonk for fresh beer, local wines, great indoor tavern atmosphere, and our remarkable beer garden. Our moderately priced menu celebrates both traditional and innovative pairings of beer and…
Hudeman Slough Boat Launch is located in the Carneros region of southeastern Sonoma County and provides paddlers access to the tidal waterways that link to San Pablo Bay. The remote site is owned by…
The wood-frame building next to the barracks seems to have been constructed during the 1850s when it housed, among other things, a retail store and rental library. Later the building came to be used…
Carneros Deli's fresh deli offerings attract lunchtime visitors in Sonoma. Be sure to complete your meal at this restaurant with a drink from the restaurant's full bar.
A historic display of all 21 California missions, built to scale in 1939 for the California Pacific Exhibition. The building was designed and constructed specifically to house these models. Each year,…
Our "ultimate pinot noir project" is based on a Burgundian grand cru model, with the goal of producing the finest pinot noir and chardonnay. Vineyards are living, complex, ever-evolving systems. Our…
Since 1858, the Bundschu family has enjoyed the beauty of Rhinefarm and the exquisite character of its wines. Today, the tradition of great Sonoma wine tasting continues with good times and great…