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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The bays most northern brewery. Enjoy beautiful clean beers that will satisfy all palettes or dine inside the brewery. Come experience Wolf House!
Alan and Donna Podesto are potters who live and work in Sonoma County specializing in wine country and gift shop wares. The most popular designs include grapes, olives and moon with stars. Each piece…
A collaboration between local farmers, food purveyors & craftspeople committed to building a vibrant and fun Market community for us all to enjoy. Shop with us Tuesdays in April through November from…
Established in 1988, we are a family owned and operated business. We are a pizza place that has an upscale feel and ambiance. We have a small bar, with 10 taps, to have a beer and watch the ball game.…
Welcome to Yoga On Center, a studio for yoga, Pilates, and dance in the heart of Healdsburg and Cloverdale. We offer over 20 classes per week in a variety of styles and levels. Come and meet our many…
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…
The Gallery is a gallery operated by local artists as a Cloverdale Arts Alliance program. A wide variety of original artwork is offered by the resident artists and invited guests. Approximately six…
Ming Cheng Kuo and Mei Jung Shih opened KS Tian Yuen Restaurant in 2007 after discovering the beauty of Cloverdale on a drive through northern Sonoma County. Back in Taiwan, their home and the…
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…
Come visit Cloverdale! The Cloverdale Visitor Center provides visitor services for thousands of tourists to Northern Sonoma County, the Gateway to the Coast and the surrounding nationally recognized…