Unique Honeymoon Destinations: Sonoma Wine Country

Sonoma County is California’s best honeymoon destination, where you can find more than 425 wineries, romantic vineyards, breathtaking Pacific Ocean beaches, award-winning restaurants, majestic redwood forests, relaxing resorts, temperate year-round weather, and it’s just 45 minutes from San Francisco.

There are so many reasons why Sonoma Wine Country is not only a prime destination for memorable weddings but for the happy couple’s getaway, too!

1.  The Romance of Wine

A fine glass of wine, when shared with a loved one, makes even the simplest moments special. Sonoma County boasts more than 400 wineries and 60,000 acres planted with world-class wine grapes.

Discover your favorite wine — so many world-class bottles and varietals come from here that you could start with Albarino, end with Zinfandel, and taste everything in between! In fact, Mazzocco Sonoma of Healdsburg crafts nearly two dozen Zinfandel variations, each with delicious characteristics to try.

Feel like royalty with a visit to Sonoma’s wine castles. Some of these breathtaking beauties include Ledson Winery & Vineyards, Chateau St. Jean, Ferrari-Carano, and Francis Ford Coppola.

It’s worth noting that if you fly home, depending on the airline, wine flies home for free at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County (STS) Airport.

2. Lovely Places to Cuddle

Whether you’re looking for a modern retreat (the luxurious Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, for example), a posh and historic B&B (The Madrona beckons), or intimate elegance (like vineyard-facing Vinarosa Resort & Spa), the lodging options in Sonoma County are so inviting you may never choose to leave your estate grounds.

Browse all of the Sonoma County hotel listings here and notice that many hotels and inns include passes for complimentary wine tastings at dozens of nearby wineries.

What would a romantic getaway be without sunsets, the ocean, and breathtaking views? Discover all of our favorite romantic spots in Sonoma County.

3. Embrace Mother Nature

Grassy meadows, whispering forests, stretches of sandy beaches, and wildflowers are calling you in scenic Sonoma County, which spans more than 1 million gorgeous acres, from the Mayacamas Mountains to the Pacific Ocean coast. With near-endless parks, preserves, streams, fields, and vineyards, there’s something new to explore every day. Explore all of the Sonoma County outdoor activities.

4. For the Love of Food

Given the agricultural bounty grown in Sonoma County like sun-ripe produce, artisan cheeses, local bread, microbrews, and more — it’s no surprise that Sonoma Wine Country is home to some of America’s best farm-to-table restaurants.

This Sonoma County food lovers guide will delight all who enjoy savoring the freshest ingredients lovingly prepared and creatively presented.

Just a few top-rated restaurant destinations in Sonoma County include the 2019 Michelin star favorites SingleThread (three stars) and Farmhouse Inn (one star). Discover all the Sonoma County restaurants.

5. Together Time

Because Sonoma County encompasses such a broad range of landscapes, the recreation is equally expansive.

You and your honey can horseback ride at wineries or along the coastal bluffs of Bodega Bay, zip line through the redwoods, hike and bike, kayak the Russian River, and go hot-air ballooning over this gorgeous terrain.

Perhaps you’d like to take a winery tour in a horse-drawn carriage, or tour the cool depths of a wine cave. Get a couple’s massage. You can find whatever your heart desires when you discover things to do in Sonoma County.

Planning a wedding?

Find all you need for the perfect event your dreaming of in the Sonoma Wine Country wedding section.