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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Dry Jack, considered by experts to be one of America's finest cheeses, is produced in Sonoma by hand-crafted methods at Vella Cheese Company (315 Second St. E., Sonoma, 707-938-3232). Founded in 1931...
In the mid-1800s, Mexico ruled the region, owning hundreds of thousands of acres of ranchos in what is now much of Sonoma County. Yet it wasn't long before the U.S. government and the territory and...
There are many great opportunities to taste Pinot Noir in Sonoma - the City of Sonoma, that is, the historic pueblo founded in 1835 around the Mission San Francisco Solano. Situated in the...
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Carneros Bistro features seasonal farm-to-table cuisine. Focusing on using the very best from local Sonoma farms, ranches and dairies. The modern local cuisine is complemented by a 400 Sonoma County…
Sonoma Overlook Trail offers a pleasant 3 mile hike with views of the Sonoma Valley. The trailhead is at the entrance to the Mountain Cemetery, just a few blocks north of the Sonoma Plaza. A diverse…
Sonoma Valley, home to the historic towns of Sonoma, Glen Ellen and Kenwood, is located only 45 minutes north of San Francisco and less than 10 miles from the Napa Valley. The passionately popular…
Wine Country Cyclery is Sonoma's best location for rentals, new bikes, service, and any other bicycle-related needs. Bike rentals: Comfort, tandem, ebike and Road. Rentals include a helmet, lock, and…
Ceja Vineyards is an ultra premium Latino family owned winery founded by Amelia, Pedro, Armando and Martha Ceja—first generation Mexican-American winegrowers in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Our…
The Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance (SVVGA) comprises hundreds of member wineries and grape growers as well as associate members who work together to promote awareness of the Sonoma Valley…
WINE BAR & CHEESE SHOP Our Sonoma Plaza wine shop is a special place. Housed in the 1891 Pinelli Building on Sonoma Plaza, we have created a little oasis for wine lovers. Wine was first sold in this…
Through decades of growing, coopering and winemaking, we have sought farther, rockier and higher places to grow grapes and build wines that are complex, nuanced and delicious. Our tasting room is…
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…
Friends and business partners Denise Murray and Robin Pitts opened Bear Moon Clothing Company 30 years ago. They provide high quality clothing, accessories and shoes that are perfect for Sonoma's…