Valleys & Vineyards
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.
Together, we can protect and preserve the beauty and natural resources of Sonoma County for generations to come. Check out our page on Sustainable Travel, and look over the Leave No Trace Seven Principles.
Trip Ideas
Before wineries turned their ingenuity knobs to 11 to connect with consumers in new ways during the pandemic, some Sonoma producers already offered outside-the-box visitor “experiences” that were just that: adventures with a side of…
Experience northern California’s rich farmlands and wild, dramatic coastline on a one-day visit to Bodega Bay, in beautiful Sonoma County. Located slightly more than an hour’s drive north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, Bodega…
Think Sonoma Wine Country dining, and many people think of Healdsburg, known for its many excellent restaurants. Part of the reason so many top chefs love the area is because of the many famous wineries…
Wine tasting in Graton in western Sonoma County is a town-in-the-country experience. Tucked away out of sight of Highway 116 – the main road running from the Highway 101 freeway to the Russian River recreation…
Healdsburg‘s small-town charm and easy access to numerous Sonoma County wineries make it ideal for a getaway. Here are some ideas on how to spend a couple of days here. Getting To Healdsburg The town…
If you’re visiting the town of Sonoma, don’t miss the opportunity to sample just-off-the-farm veggies and fruits, along with delicious locally-made products, at farmers markets and food stands. Farmers Markets Sonoma has three outstanding farmers…
The Alexander Valley Appellation, Sonoma County’s largest AVA, sits east of the 101 in Northern Sonoma County, where vineyards sprawl across the valley in the shadow of the Mayacama Mountains. Characterized by 82 winegrowers, 31…
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