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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There are few wine tasting experiences where guests have the opportunity to meet the winemaker, which makes a visit to MacLaren truly special. When you visit the MacLaren Cottage, winemaker Steve Law…
Come get a sando and decide for yourself if it's the best tri-tip you've ever tasted. TIPS Roadside is the latest food venture from the team behind the Tri-Tip Trolley, a popular food truck that calls…
Built in 1887, the Kenwood Depot served proudly as central Sonoma Valley’s primary railroad station from 1888 to 1934 when rail service finally gave way to the automobile. Today, the trains and even…
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…
At VJB Vineyards and Cellars tasting room and marketplace in Kenwood, California, visitors will experience a taste of Italy in the heart of the beautiful Sonoma Valley. Guests can enjoy Italian wine…
For over a century, five generations of the Kunde family have farmed our 1,850-acre estate in the heart of Sonoma Valley. Our winemaking mission is to carry on that tradition by crafting elegant,…
The gracious style, exquisite architecture and inviting gardens of Chateau St Jean convey the beautiful grace of Sonoma Valley. This “must-see” winery evokes the atmosphere of a European chateau and…
The B Wise Tasting Lounge is located in the heart of Kenwood, just fifteen minutes from downtown Sonoma and ten minutes from Santa Rosa. The caves at B. Wise Estate include not only fermenting and…
Visit us in beautiful Sonoma Valley and experience Ty Caton hospitality. Taste our Best of Class wines and enjoy the comfortable atmosphere of the tasting room that knows how to have fun! We offer the…
Explore an architectural showpiece known as the “Castle,” nestled among 20 acres of vineyards. Taste highly coveted, estate-grown, handcrafted wines and enjoy a picnic from our Gourmet Marketplace in…