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.
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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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Fulton Crossing Gallery is a place truly like no other. With 23 studios and two warehouses, Fulton Crossing holds not only fine art but we also have jewelry makers, artisans, and other creatives. Some…
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…
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…
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…
Lucy Liew is a Malaysian-American artist known for her vibrant paintings depicting the iconic beauty of Californian nature. With their themes of resilience and hope, her uplifting compositions evoke…
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…
Sanglier Cellars is a celebration of the wine and food of Sonoma County. Fog shrouded coastal hills, sun-drenched mountain slopes, volcanic hillsides etched by winter rains, and alluvial valleys…
Estate Winery that focuses on Single Vineyard Terroir Driven Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and GSM.