For the visitor to Sonoma County, summertime can bring to mind visions of bright sunshine, green vineyards, and glorious breezes. And of course, they wouldn’t be wrong. But there’s so much more to Sonoma County, including beaches that are often socked in by fog,
Located in the heart of town, this small plaza is nestled among a handful of favorite restaurants and shops. Be sure to grab your walking shoes, wallet, and a healthy appetite to enjoy Healdsburg’s Plaza the way the locals do.
Sonoma County’s mild climate and breathtaking landscape make it an ideal location for experiencing the outdoors. Redwood forest hikes, coastal kayaking, picturesque bike rides, and educational vineyard walks await Sonoma County visitors. Want to do it all? In Sonoma, you can enjoy hiking, paddling, even an African safari — and of course, wine. These outdoor activities highlight the best of what Sonoma County has to offer.
The beauty of Sonoma County serves as the inspiration for artists and naturalists, it drives farmers to want to work in its soil, pilots to take flight above it and people from all walks of life to share in its experiences.
While the Russian River Valley is often known for it’s lazy days by the river, soaking up the glorious sunshine in the summer, the off-season is a time to indulge in the true beauty of the region. With small, quaint towns tucked into the lush backdrop of the redwood forests, the Russian River Valley region has more to offer than just a day at the beach.
Well into the north end of the Sonoma Wine Country, surrounding the charming city of Healdsburg, the fabled wine-producing region known as the Dry Creek Valley consistently produces fabulous wine year after year. Far from the bustling tasting rooms of Napa, this special part of Sonoma County offers a much more intimate tasting experience while allowing wine aficionados the opportunity to immerse themselves in the winemaking process and become friendly with the families that inhabit the valley.
Though far from the Douro Valley of Portugal, visitors to Sonoma County will be pleased with the variety of Port-style and dessert wines available in the area. It’s time to start planning: these ports are ready for pouring.
While some people prefer to learn history from books, Sonomans like to drink it. Join them at these beautiful wineries that changed the history of wine for both California, and the world.
Sonoma County is rife with opportunities for partaking in a rich arts and culture scene. We highly recommend making time to visit some of the region’s top galleries, festivals, and performance venues.
Sonoma County has phenomenal food, rustic wineries, and some of the most beautiful natural bounty on the West Coast. And while eating, wine tasting, and relaxing poolside are great, a big part of the fun is just traveling around and taking in the enchanting scenery.
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