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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The historic Emma Herbert Memorial Park is located in the rolling hills of West Sonoma County. With roots dating back to 1853, the park is a perfect place to enjoy a scenic picnic. The park is…
Romantic weddings, receptions, and rehearsal dinners in Italian “Country-inn” style in a historic plum-stone building. Decks and terraces surround a reflection pool and fountain. At garden's end is a…
This is where it all began for us in 1988, and in many ways, even today our Cotati store best reflects the heart and soul of our company. It’s a little funky and very friendly. Come on down for a beer…
Ting Hau is a great Chinese restaurants in Santa Rosa with fair prices. Check out the dinner combination options - they are a bargain. Don't miss the hot and sour soup as well as their chicken chow…
We proudly feature our own locally grown Willie Bird Turkeys. We're open daily serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But turkey is not all we're about, we also feature fine steaks, succulent seafood,…
Our regularly scheduled lunch tours travel to some of the most outstanding wineries in the Sonoma area, revealing the history and beauty of the countryside on quiet roads. Each tour is led by a local…
Situated on the banks of the Petaluma River, Sonoma Horse Park is a world-class horse show facility located just 25 miles north of San Francisco in Southern Sonoma County. The 60-acre facility boasts…
For people near and far, the Crane Melon Barn is a familiar and welcoming site. Known affectionately as the “Melon Barn” by its many fans, it is where the original Crane Melons have been sold for over…
Our peach farm is located in the heart of the Dry Creek Valley of Healdsburg in Sonoma County, California. Surrounded by world-renown vineyards, we are the last remaining fruit farm in the valley and…
Friendly staff and great Mexican food in Rohnert Park.