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...
Places in the Valleys & Vineyards Region
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Plank Coffee is thrilled bring coffee and tea beverages, and mouth-watering pastries to downtown Cloverdale. We serve espresso, macchiatos, cappuccinos and lattes, along with a host of chocolate and…
Just 5 miles from Sonoma’s wine country, this Cloverdale hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool, hot tub and a gym available on-site. All rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi and a continental…
The Museum is located in a Gothic-Revival Victorian known as The Gould-Shaw House. One of the oldest documented dwellings in Cloverdale, its façade appears today much as it did in the 1870s.The house…
Create your own fantasy wine country elopement or wedding at Wine Garden Inn. Our 1901 Queen Anne Victorian Mansion has the ideal Sonoma County location for a small ceremony for two or up to twenty…
Enjoy breathtaking hilltop views of Alexander Valley surrounded by the Icaria Creek Vineyards. Secluded yet minutes from town. The perfect wine country getaway for 6 to 8 guests.
Since opening, 101 Thai Way has become a popular place for both lunch & dinner. The broad menu offers traditional Thai favorites like Pad Thai & Chicken Satay, sauteed & seafood dishes and Thai…
Built in 2009, The Cloverdale History Center sits next to the Historic Gould- Shaw home. Resource for local Historical Information and Collections. Come for the day or a longer stay! We are in the…
Located in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country, The Vineyard Valley Inn, is located off HWY 101 near Several wineries and vineyards, and the Citrus Fairgrounds. Near amazing hiking trails, horseback…
Close to Citrus Fairgrounds off Route 101, our Super 8 Cloverdale offers comfortable accommodations at an affordable rate. With shopping and restaurants directly outside our eco-friendly hotel — and…
Cycle-tour one of the most beautiful areas in the world, the Sonoma County Wine Country. Ride through picturesque vineyard landscapes in the famous Dry Creek, Alexander and Russian River Valleys,…