Russian River Valley is so full of fantastic wineries, restaurants, shops, and outdoor activities that even lifelong locals haven’t explored it all yet. Give yourself a head start by using the guide below to parse out some of the best places to stay, dine, and drink.
When we talk about Central Sonoma, we’re highlighting the cities of Sebastopol, Graton, Guerneville, and of course Santa Rosa. Each of these cities offers visitors a unique experience, so we’ve taken the guesswork out of play and highlighted some of the best places to sleep, eat, drink, and play for your perfect weekend escape.
About an hour north of San Francisco, Alexander Valley holds more than 100 wineries and a collection of the very best farm-to-table restaurants. Comprised of small yet charming towns like Cloverdale, Geyserville, and Healdsburg, Alexander Valley is home to many skilled artists and artisans, Consider visiting this region if you enjoy unique, original works of art and excellent red wines.
One of the best things about visiting Northern California Wine Country is that you have so many choices when it comes to making the most of those vacation days. The wines available in Sonoma County have something to offer every palate, but more often than not, what pushes folks toward Sonoma County is its stunning coastline.
The unique Fort Ross-Seaview AVA is distinguished by a cool climate, steep mountains, and stunning Pacific Ocean views. The region, which is renowned for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, has five wineries as well as 18 commercial vineyards. Spend a day meandering through this beautiful coastal region to try Fort Ross wines, or visit a nearby region to taste wines made from grapes grown in Fort Ross.
Sonoma County boasts a variety of activities that are family friendly featuring playing on the beach, hiking, visiting a farm, or just hanging out and eating really good food! The region is ripe for exploring with multi-age groups and perfect for a road trip with the family.
Sonoma County in September is a glorious sight with changing foliage, crisp night air, and a multitude of events and festivals you can add to your weekend plans. For 2015, we’ve compiled some of the best events happening in Sonoma. Start your fall with a fabulous weekend trip by going to some of these great events below.
Sonoma County hosts a variety of wine, food, and fun. Many times there is much more to do that can be done in a weekend. Thankfully we can help with a day trip for visitors along Sonoma County’s Highway 12, showcasing the cities of Sonoma and Sebastopol.
Things are starting to heat up in the Sonoma County with June wine events. The Healdsburg Jazz Festival is host to a number of exciting music and wine pairings, but don’t miss the vineyard hikes, Father’s day brunches and even happy hours on our featured list of wine tasting events this month.
Looking for a way to start your New Year’s celebrations? Begin your festivities by visiting one of the many wineries and tasting rooms open New Year’s Eve throughout Sonoma County. Cheers! Sonoma County Wineries & Tasting Rooms *Open New Year’s Eve Anaba Wines: 707.996.4188 Open 10:30 am – 3pm Battaglini Estate Winery: 707.578.4091 Open 10am …
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