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.
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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...
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Our story begins in 1960 when Fairgrounds Golf Course opened to the public. Our 9-Hole Santa Rosa golf course features two sets of tees for a golfing experience not unlike an 18-hole executive course.…
Family owned and operated wine tour company serving Sonoma County's Wine Country exclusively. Our wine tours focus on smaller boutique and family owned wineries. Not a cookie cutter tour, our Sonoma…
The Laguna de Santa Rosa is the largest freshwater wetlands complex on the northern California coast. In a state known for extraordinary biological diversity, it is located in the second-most…
Fine Jewelry, Gifts and Functional Art for the Home. Hours: Monday through Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We are a small, family owned touring and transportation company located in Healdsburg, CA. We have been involved in the hospitality and wine industry for the past ten years. As a result, we have…
Punch was established in 1997 and has two boutiques in Northern California. We bring the newest clothing and shoe trends to the North Bay and beyond. We love clothes, and enjoy sharing our fashion…
40 Taps and a delicious food menu. Five local guys serving local craft beer, wine & cider. We also host weekly events including tap takeovers, bingo, trivia, comedy shows, live music and more.
Punch was established in 1997 and has two boutiques in Northern California. We bring the newest clothing and shoe trends to the North Bay and beyond. We love clothes, and enjoy sharing our fashion…
The Joe Rodota Regional Trail is an 8.5-mile paved, off-road trail linking downtown Santa Rosa and Sebastopol. This accessible trail runs parallel to Highway 12 and is a popular route for cyclists,…