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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Rancho Maria is a small family owned and operated vineyard located in the heart of the Dry Creek Valley. Once a rugged hillside, owners Monte & Stella Hansen transformed the property into a beautiful…
From jewelry to jam, we've found the best local talent and have a wonderful variety of goods. Our local artists, crafters and producers are proud to share their unique, hand-crafted goods with locals…
A.W. Garrett opened his tin and hardware shop in downtown Healdsburg in the late 1880's, and Garrett Hardware has been dedicated to serving the building and home improvement needs of the Healdsburg…
Specializing in small lot, single-vineyard wines from our Rockpile Vineyard, and other vineyards nestled high above the fog in the Rockpile AVA. Rockpile is Sonoma County’s most exclusive appellation,…
Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park was the main residence of Rancho Petaluma, the agricultural empire that General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo one of the most powerful men in the Mexican Province of…
In the late 1990’s Olivet Groves transitioned from an Ornamental Grass Nursery named Muchas Grasses into one of the leading wholesale suppliers of Olive Trees to Northern California. Starting with…
We offer scheduled transportation 365 days a year between Sonoma County and San Francisco and Oakland Airports. Let our buses drop you off only steps away from skycap stations at the airport and pick…
River Bend is conveniently located in the heart of Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. With towering redwood trees and grapevines lining the valley above, it is a scenic drive to enjoy an…
Oakmont Golf Club offers two 18-hole courses, the West and the East. The West Course is slightly longer than the executive-length East, but they are both challenging courses. The front nine on the…
Located Downtown Santa Rosa,the heart of Sonoma Wine Country, the Courtyard by Marriott is in Historic Railroad Square consisting of many fine restaurants and shops within walking distance and a short…