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Sonoma County Signature Experiences
It’s the experiences you can have that go beyond the bottle, whether it’s deep into the vineyards, foraging along the coast, or flying through the redwoods. Here, we present a collection of experiences that take you behind the scenes and help you experience Wine Country your way.
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Trip Itineraries
“We in Sonoma!” I picked up this unofficial anthem when I swapped the hustle of San Francisco for the charm of Sonoma County before the pandemic. And what a move it was. Think: Incredible people, lush outdoors, world-class hospitality, and, of course, wine. Lots of wine. While my work as a journalist, content creator, and…

Trip Itineraries
Now that remote work is seemingly here to stay, many of us can get the job done just about anywhere. Inevitably, then, you may find yourself mixing a little adventure into your next batch of office deadlines. Why not pack up your laptop and head to Sonoma County for a work-hard, play-hard getaway? We’ve listed a…

Food & Wine
In a world of go, go, go, more and more travelers are seeking a “slowcation” – time to slow down, unplug, relax, and actually take the time to smell the roses. Enter Sonoma County. Sonoma County embraces this concept in many ways – a lazy float down the Russian River, forest bathing in a grove…

Wineries
With a massive flood of zero-proof beverages recently hitting the market, it’s become fairly easy to find nonalcoholic alternatives on the menus of Sonoma County bars and restaurants. Yet this trend has been slower to show up in wineries and breweries, which (understandably) tend to focus on their own beverages, along with their farming and…

Trip Itineraries
As a Sonoma local, I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing Sonoma County’s finest offerings and generally end up with the “inside track” on amazing experiences because of the relationships I’ve built here after so many years. Sonoma County is an amazingly proud community that opens its arms to all and I’m grateful to call this…

Trip Itineraries
Fall is a busy time in Sonoma County — from colorful hikes to the perfect pumpkin patch, discover what locals like to do this autumn with this month-by-month round-up of the best seasonal events and experiences in Sonoma Wine Country. Written by Sonoma Magazine Staff For other ideas, check out our calendar of events.

Outdoor Activities
Springtime offers a brilliant array of things to see and do in Sonoma County, from wildflower walks to cheese crawls! Here are what locals like to do in Sonoma Wine Country during the months of March, April, and May, so you have a handy insider’s guide to must-do experiences this spring. For other ideas, check…

Trip Itineraries
It’s not hard to find something going on somewhere on the weekends, but what about when your trip stretches into Monday and Tuesday, or you plan a mid-week getaway? That’s not a problem in Sonoma County, especially in summer when warmer weather welcomes a host of activities Monday through Sunday. Celebrate your summer every day…

Activities
This portion of our guide to the Russian River Valley follows the lazily meandering river on its journey through northern Sonoma County as it heads from Cloverdale, through Geyserville and down to Healdsburg. As you drive down Highway 101 through this picturesque section of the Russian River Valley, you’ll be greeted by Sonoma County’s gently rolling hills, lush…

Activities
This final portion of our guide to the Russian River Valley continues west to where the Russian River meets the coast and empties into the Pacific Ocean. Roll the windows down and feel the ocean breeze on your cheeks as you crest soaring bluffs on Highway 1 and explore the tiny coastal towns of Duncans Mills…
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