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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The mission of Creative Sonoma is to support and advance the creative community of Sonoma County. It is our vision that creativity become a defining characteristic of Sonoma County alongside wine,…
Underwood Bar & Bistro is located in the picturesque Sonoma wine country town of Graton. About an hour drive from San Francisco, Graton is the geographical hub of Sonoma's West County, centered…
Ryme is a collaboration of husband and wife with old world sensibilities as well as admiration for California’s terroir and sunny disposition. Our portfolio of wines has grown gradually and…
Great pub food and a fantastic beer selection in Petaluma.
The Sonoma Valley Certified Farmers' Market has been serving the Sonoma Valley public with certified produce and selected “guest' vendor's products since 1985, and under the same management since…
Acclaimed as a pastry standout, Tia Maria welcomes you to the neighborhood café featuring mouthwatering conchas! Along with the conchas and concha breakfast sandwich the bakery café features a full…
Translated from the Italian word for tractor, “Trattore” felt like the suitable name for the land where our passions combine - on 40 acres of steep rolling hillsides in Dry Creek Valley, planted in…
Located only an hour north of San Francisco in beautiful Sonoma County, Fallen Tree Ranch offers all who visit, a peaceful retreat from the hectic hustle and bustle of every-day life. Enjoy all the…
For Sonoma County dining at its finest, visit Charlie’s at Windsor Golf Club. Sonoma County’s place to go to enjoy outdoor dining overlooking the lake and the incredible view offered by Windsor Golf…
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens is where world-renowned horticulturist Luther Burbank lived and experimented with plants for most of his 50-year career. This Registered National, State & City Historic…