See how Sonoma County’s valleys and vineyards offer beauty and bounty, as neat rows of vineyards, lush pasturelands, charming small towns, and bustling cities nestle against a backdrop of rolling hills. In northern Sonoma County, the towns of Cloverdale, Geyserville, and Healdsburg sit in the Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys – just two of Sonoma County’s 18 distinctive American Viticultural Areas, or wine regions. To the east, the lush and fertile Sonoma Valley cradles Kenwood, Glen Ellen, and Sonoma, as well as historic sites and five distinct wine regions.
The Santa Rosa Plain spreads north to south down the county’s center, surrounded by hills and holding the cities and towns of Windsor, Santa Rosa, Cotati, Rohnert Park, Penngrove, Graton, Sebastopol, and Petaluma, and the farming community of Valley Ford. Life opens up as you follow two-lane roadways from one valley to the next, discovering gorgeous vistas, exploring parks and open spaces, and experiencing small communities with distinct personalities.
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For your exploring pleasure, here's a focus on Sonoma County's northern section, home to rolling hills and small fertile valleys, premium wineries, and the towns of Healdsburg, Windsor, Cloverdale...
The lush Sonoma Valley lies nestled between two mountain ranges along Sonoma County's eastern edge. Abundance is the norm here, offering visitors a delightful mix of beautiful vistas, wine tasting...
Explore the back roads of western Sonoma County and uncover hidden gems, from Sebastopol in the south to Forestville in the north. Also known as "West County," this area is a treasure trove of tiny...
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Explore an architectural showpiece known as the “Castle,” nestled among 20 acres of vineyards. Taste highly coveted, estate-grown, handcrafted wines and enjoy a picnic from our Gourmet Marketplace in…
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Wildhaven Sonoma provides an elevated outdoor lodging experience in the heart of Sonoma wine country. Our unique blend of nature and comfort helps you recharge mind and body, reconnect with friends…
Our mission is to create wines for you that not only are great expressions of their place of origin but also simply taste great! We currently produce our Black Pine Pinot Noir, Rhapsody en Blu Rhone…
The Carneros wine region is one of the coolest regions in Sonoma County, partly due to the San Pablo Bay's moderating influence. It is well known for prime Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Hospitality de…
Field Works is a gift shop in the heart of downtown Petaluma. Field Works supplies Petalumans and its visitors with an eclectic mix of items including a wide and exclusive array of Petaluma and Sonoma…
Prohibition Spirits produces small batch, hand crafted spirits in the heart of the Sonoma Valley. Our line of Whiskeys, Rums, Brandies, Liqueurs, Vodka & Cellos are produced and influenced by Sonoma’s…
Cricket concerts, bullfrog symphonies and the sounds of ducks and geese welcome you at this dark-sky campground tucked on a ridge overlooking the stunning Alexander Valley wine appellation. Sites are…
This is a stunning property in the heart of the Sonoma wine country. The salt water pool and hot tub are the centerpieces of the backyard, which also has a private yoga studio, multiple lounging areas…
The award-winning 80-member orchestra, led by dynamic Music Director Francesco Lecce-Chong, performs seven triple sets of its classical concerts at the world-class Weill Hall at the Green Music…
The Original San Francisco Sourdough™. In 1849, the Boudin family struck culinary gold. Wild yeasts in the San Francisco air had imparted a unique tang to their traditional French bread, giving rise…