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
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…
Concerts in the plaza, open artist studios, and numerous art events and performances throughout the year make it evident that the western Sonoma County town of Sebastopol loves music and art. You know you’re in for…
All of Sonoma County can seem as green as a garden in springtime: hills are lush with grass after the rains, trees have leafed out, and grapevine buds have greeted the sun. But there’s a…
Sonoma County is one of California’s premier growing regions for Zinfandel. Often called “America’s heritage grape,” Zinfandel actually began its journey elsewhere, and there are also noteworthy examples of Zinfandel wine made across California. But…
Located near Glen Ellen, at the heart of the Sonoma Valley, Sonoma Botanical Garden boasts one of North America’s largest and most important collections of temperate-climate Asian plants as well as California native plants. Along with…
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