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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We're a family owned and operated cafe in the heart of wine country with a location in Cotati, CA and another in Windsor, CA. We make everything in house from the best ingredients we can find to…
Sift Dessert Bar ® is a modern dessert shop for gifting, treating and celebrating. With locations in Northern California’s Wine Country and San Francisco Bay Area, Sift also ships desserts nationwide.…
Best Vietnamese Food in Sonoma County. Located in the Apple Valley Plaza, across the highway from Lowe's. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m.…
Bohemian Chic describes this fabulous Cafe. Serving Breakfast, Brunch,Lunch and Dinner for almost twenty years. Redwood Cafe is one of Southern Sonoma County’s best kept secrets. Michael and Moose,…
Walking Elephant Theatre Company creates innovative live documentary pieces for social and ecological healing. The original productions are created from conversations and interviews between youth and…
Weekly Certified Farmers Market every Wednesday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., June through August, in Cotati's La Plaza Park, featuring farm-fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, nursery stock,…
Seated on the crown of the hill above Highway 101 in Sonoma County, the vineyard enjoys a panoramic view of the surrounding county. The steady breeze from the Sonoma Coast provides ideal conditions…
Always Hungry? Juicy burgers and thick shakes can fix that.
Community backyard BBQ and beer garden. 42 craft beers on tap, weekly events and two regulation cornhole courts.
Delicous Asian-Style Chinese food located in Cotati on the corner of Gravenstein Highway and Old Redwood Highway. Open Monday through Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday: 12 - 9 p.m.