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.
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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Since 1990 Sole Desire Shoes has been voted “Best Women’s Shoe Store” offering fashion forward trends with comfort features, offering best of both worlds. Now more than 28 years later we’ve stayed…
Char Vale is a small, family owned vineyard and winery in the Green Valley of the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County. We are on Occidental Road near Sebastopol, one mile west of Highway 116. Prices…
East West Cafe is a healthy Mediterranean Cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week in the heart of downtown Sebastopol which is located in the wine country just at the foothills of…
Chimera (pronounced ‘Kai-mer-ah‘) Art Space is a creative hub with a 5,000+sqft shop, studio, and co-working space for West County artists, makers, hackers, inventors, creatives, hobbyists, and…
The original, independent family-owned Cidery; produced in the Bay Area since 1993. We have nine amazing ACE cider flavors to choose from. All are Gluten-Free and lower calorie than both beer and…
Vine Hill House is the event site of O’Connell Vineyards located in the Russian River Valley wine region of Sonoma County, California. Situated on a gentle knoll, surrounded by lovely lawns and flower…
Bringing the Best Films in the World to Sonoma County!
The FARM is the ideal place for a romantic wine country getaway or special occasion. Fifty miles north of San Francisco, located down a private, rural lane in Sebastopol, it's the perfect place from…
Living Your Wild Creativity caters to artists who want creativity as a priority in their lives. Grant Taylor and Suzanne Jacquot, both artists, inspire and support artists of all levels encouraging…
WINE & DINE AT LA BODEGA IN SEBASTOPOL Our kitchen is a little gem in the rough. We make everything from scratch—using TONS of local and organic ingredients. Family friendly dining. Dinner served…