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.
Together, we can protect and preserve the beauty and natural resources of Sonoma County for generations to come. Check out our page on Sustainable Travel, and look over the Leave No Trace Seven Principles.
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Trip Ideas
For your exploring pleasure, here's a focus on Sonoma County's northern reaches, home to rolling hills and small fertile valleys, premium wineries, and the towns of Healdsburg, Windsor, Cloverdale...
The lush Sonoma Valley unfurls 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, farm...
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...
Places in the Valleys & Vineyards Region
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Family owned and operated Mexican restaurant since 1996. Nothing made from cans—everything processed and made in our kitchen—you can tell by the taste of our food! Try our delicious chile rellenos,…
The most beautifully designed and superbly crafted funerary urns and personal memorials, created by artists and artisans. Art has the capacity to provoke, soothe, inspire, delight and help us reflect…
Bowman Cellars was founded in 2013 by a fifth generation northern California family, the Bowmans. Alexander Bowman, the youngest member, has brought his ‘wine industry’ family together to produce…
Since opening in 1995 Willow Wood Market Cafe has become a beloved favorite of locals and food-savvy travelers alike. Willow Wood serves as the informal gathering spot and town center of the cozy town…
West Sonoma Coast Vintners advocates wines with a clear identity that evoke the complexity of our region and the authenticity of its community—wines with balance, integrity, character and nuance. This…
Walker Apples is a family run apple farm on the outskirts of Graton. The owner, Lee Walker, has been living on and running the ranch since 1952.
Graton Gallery is located in the heart of west Sonoma County. The gallery and adjacent sculpture garden showcase original fine art paintings, prints and sculpture, along with jewelry, pottery, glass,…
Mr. Ryder & Company Antiques and Art is comfortably at home in a light and airy 1906 Victorian storefront in downtown Graton. We are a collective of antique and art dealers. Our dealers' unique…
Underwood Bar & Bistro is located in the picturesque Sonoma wine country town of Graton. About an hour drive from San Francisco, Graton is the geographical hub of Sonoma's West County, centered…
Small production wines from the Green Valley sub appellation of Russian River Valley made with low input winemaking which creates seamless elegant wines. Our tasting room offers not only wine tasting…