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 town of Sonoma is home to California's largest town square, Sonoma Plaza, which is surrounded by historic buildings, great restaurants, art galleries, and dozens of winery tasting rooms—all of...
The colorful storefront and hand-crafted metal gates at the entrance to the Arts Guild of Sonoma lead the way to a light and airy gallery which provides an ever-changing look at work by artists in and...
Geothermal mineral springs—often called hot springs—are produced when geothermally heated and mineralized groundwater emerges from the earth to form pools of water ranging from warmish to scalding...
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At Benziger, we’re about three things: family, great wine and healthy vineyards. For more than thirty years we’ve searched Sonoma County for the most distinctive and expressive vineyards. Once found,…
Yes, there is an actual Bohemian Highway. This pastoral stretch of winding, two-lane road meanders across ten miles of western Sonoma County and is one of the most scenic drives you can make in…
We are honored to be able to serve you and look forward to you leaving with happy taste buds and a full tummy. For 10 years the Picazo brand has been serving food in this wonderful valley. We thank…
Join us for a unique experience where you will be guided through a 20-minute light, sound and visual show, presenting the history of winemaking through its tools and the life of the vivacious and…
Homewood Winery is a boutique winery located in the Los Carneros region of Sonoma. We have a wide array of white, red and dessert wines. Dave Homewood, our proprietor/winemaker, has been making and…
Vern's Taxi Service has proudly served Sonoma County for over sixteen years. We are the longest running taxi service in Sonoma Valley, and our residents and visitors are always in good hands with…
For over 20 years The Fairmont Gallery has been a wine country art experience on the historic Sonoma Plaza featuring the fine art of nationally respected artists painting the wine country with oil,…
Experience the best of Northern California’s wine country when you escape to this tastefully appointed resort style home and guest quarters. This beautiful property is situated on two acres hidden…
If you are in Sonoma, California, you can visit Kats Meow Sonoma, ne of the most unique shops and art studios in the world. International artist Kat Romine has taken her passion and incredible talent…
Enkidu Wine is an independently owned and operated producer of small-lot, hand-crafted, award-winning wines, sourced from vineyards across the North Coast. We produce Rhone varietals as well as both…