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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Founded in 1978, the Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market is one of the original twenty-two Certified Farmers’ Markets in California. We are a mutual benefit, non-profit organization, owned and…
Before there were vineyards in every valley north of San Francisco, before Napa and Sonoma were household names, before there was a California wine world at all, there was Buena Vista. Founded in…
Worker-run, not-for-profit natural food store in Sebastopol, California. The Deli offers freshly prepared foods using predominantly organic ingredients and 100% organic produce. Featuring a hot bar,…
Welcome to The Big Easy, an underground Restaurant & Jazz Club in Historic Downtown Petaluma in American Alley! The Big Easy serves features live music 6 nights per week, in addition to occasionally…
The largest community park in Windsor and the home to the Fourth of July fireworks and the Hot Air Ballon Classic. Features include picnic area, barbecues, restrooms, concession stand, hardball…
Our mission is to create wines for you that not only are great expressions of their place of origin but also simply taste great! We currently produce our Black Pine Pinot Noir, Rhapsody en Blu Rhone…
Pellegrini-Olivet Lane is the perfect location to host your Wine Country event. Built in 2000, our Tuscan styled winery offers generous indoor and covered space, while our elegant outdoor options…
Kenwood's gathering place. Dining, cocktails and oyster bar! Dinner menu / seven nights a week 5pm – 9pm Lunch menu / Thursday – Monday 11am – 2:30pm Happy hour / Monday – Friday 2:30pm – 5:30pm Bar…
Tertulia at Amber Ridge – where good friends and family gather in stunningly beautiful, peaceful surroundings to enjoy each other’s company over great food and wine. Deep relaxation, pleasant…
Perfect for a small group, our restored Victorian home (circa 1870) is built from old growth redwood. Nestled under a heritage oak, we want to share with you our enchanted place. Downtown entrance to…