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.
Trip Ideas
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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We believe everyone, regardless of income, has a right to eat organic, locally grown food. Our single focus is to supply sustainably grown organic food at no cost to the people most in need in our…
Overlooking Santa Rosa’s historic downtown square. Serving international small plates. Farm-to-table cuisine with a full bar featuring classic cocktails with a modern twist. Open Sunday through…
Saturdays, 9 am – 12 pm; year-round. Oakmont Drive & White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa.
El Coqui is a Puerto Rican Restaurant that serves a Tropical Latin style of Caribbean food that is made from traditional authentic recipes that have been handed down for generations!
Carmen's Burger Bar is always full of locals and the weary traveler alike to hang out by the bar for a drink, sit for a meal or ordering a quick bite to go. Our burgers will make you a regular!
At The Pharmacy Sonoma County, we believe that food is our medicine. All of our food is made with the goal of nourishing the mind, body, & that sweet tooth.Â
Wild Bird is what happens when you let uninhibited flavor fly the coop. We serve locally sourced, responsibly indulgent and clucking delicious Cal Pacific comfort fare. Chefs Annie and Sal, the rulers…
Black Kite Cellars is a small, family-owned and operated winery dedicated to producing the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay using the best growing and winemaking practices applied to vineyards ideally…
Pride Mountain Vineyards, situated high in the Mayacamas mountain range, has been producing critically acclaimed wines since 1991. Thirty minutes from Santa Rosa and fifteen minutes from St. Helena,…
We offer professional helicopter tours of the North Bay and Northern California: We offer flights over Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Windsor, Sonoma County, Napa County, Mendocino County, Marin County, and…