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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Fulton Crossing is an industrial artisan center in Sonoma County showcasing resident and exhibiting artists' work while providing studio space to local artists. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 11 a.m.…
Fogline Vineyards is both a winery and a concept. Launched in 2009, we make small lots of Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah and Chardonnay. Our home vineyard is located in the Sonoma Coast appellation, at…
Old World Winery is a small, family owned and operated winery in the Russian River Valley. It was founded on the principle that exceptional wines are made better when created with a commitment to…
Guided by the family heritage of over six generations of wine grape growing - it is a firm belief at Gamba that wines are made in the vineyard. Every Gamba Zinfandel is an individual expression of the…
Take your wine country experience to the next level with a seated food & wine pairing experience at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates and Garden. These exceptional tastings pair limited-production wines…
Take your wine country experience to the next level with a seated food & wine pairing experience at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates and Garden. These exceptional tastings pair limited-production wines…
Take your wine country experience to the next level with a seated food & wine pairing experience at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates and Garden. These exceptional tastings pair limited-production wines…
Experience the California Wine Country like never before, on gently rolling backroads in a customized 4-wheel drive touring vehicle. There's an exhilarating rush of freedom as you ride along a country…