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B. Wise Vineyards
9077 Sonoma HighwayExcellent wines!
Our have! Excellent wines from the only Sonoma County winery that's won Wine of the Year AND Winemaker of the Year for the first woman winemaker to win, Margo Van Stavveren. Beautiful gardens & bocci!
69 locals recommend
Chateau St. Jean Winery
8555 Sonoma HwyOur have! Excellent wines from the only Sonoma County winery that's won Wine of the Year AND Winemaker of the Year for the first woman winemaker to win, Margo Van Stavveren. Beautiful gardens & bocci!
Specialize in organic syrahs. Supporters of local wetland restoration projects.
17 locals recommend
Deerfield Ranch Winery
10200 Sonoma HwySpecialize in organic syrahs. Supporters of local wetland restoration projects.
A Kenwood legacy ranch & vineyard. Tours, views, great tasting room & beautiful outdoor seating.
75 locals recommend
Kunde Family Winery
9825 Sonoma HwyA Kenwood legacy ranch & vineyard. Tours, views, great tasting room & beautiful outdoor seating.
VJB Cellars
60 Shaw AveExcellent Italian selections!
Castello di Amorosa
4045 St Helena HwyTours & tastings with valley views.
Perfect for sampling a variety of wine country specialties & picking up a few goodies to take home to enjoy. Something for everyone here!
169 locals recommend
Oxbow Public Market
610 1st StPerfect for sampling a variety of wine country specialties & picking up a few goodies to take home to enjoy. Something for everyone here!
Have a picnic, stroll by the duck pond, try some small producer tasting rooms around the Plaza or enjoy the Tuesday night Farmers Market May through October with music & fresh local specialties.
107 locals recommend
Sonoma Plaza
Have a picnic, stroll by the duck pond, try some small producer tasting rooms around the Plaza or enjoy the Tuesday night Farmers Market May through October with music & fresh local specialties.
Sebastiani Theatre
476 1st St EVintage theater that shows the latest must-sees.
Be sure to try their reserve wines. Excellent Cabernet Sauvignon!
38 locals recommend
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery
389 4th St EBe sure to try their reserve wines. Excellent Cabernet Sauvignon!
One of our family's favorite places & a local favorite, too! Historical museum, hiking trails, picnic areas & great wines in their tasting room!
60 locals recommend
Bartholomew Estate Vineyards and Winery
1000 Vineyard LnOne of our family's favorite places & a local favorite, too! Historical museum, hiking trails, picnic areas & great wines in their tasting room!
Hiking, horseback riding and a great dose of history about one of the world's most published writers & a local legend. Try to do the docent led tour if possible.
201 locals recommend
Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch RdHiking, horseback riding and a great dose of history about one of the world's most published writers & a local legend. Try to do the docent led tour if possible.
Biodynamic wines & a unique tour. Ask about their insectary if you're into sustainable agriculture!
89 locals recommend
Benziger Family Winery
1883 London Ranch RdBiodynamic wines & a unique tour. Ask about their insectary if you're into sustainable agriculture!
Burkes Canoe
8460 River RdFun times on the Russian River! Go for a float!
Our favorite redwood forest! Take a picnic & go for a hike among some of the world's oldest & largest trees.
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdOur favorite redwood forest! Take a picnic & go for a hike among some of the world's oldest & largest trees.
One of the best Japanese plant collections outside of Japan.
29 locals recommend
Quarryhill Botanical Garden
12841 Sonoma HwyOne of the best Japanese plant collections outside of Japan.
Food Scene
Cafe Citti
2792 4th StreetSimple Italian "road house" with home made pasta. A local favorite!
Spanish influenced menu, local/organic when possible, cozy bar & grape vine-filled patio. Great margaritas!
Vineyards Inn
8445 Sonoma HwySpanish influenced menu, local/organic when possible, cozy bar & grape vine-filled patio. Great margaritas!
This is our go-to neighborhood fave! Free corkage so enjoy your latest find while out tasting!
82 locals recommend
the fig cafe & winebar
13690 Arnold DrThis is our go-to neighborhood fave! Free corkage so enjoy your latest find while out tasting!
One of the best restaurants in Wine Country! Farm to Table style with excellent table service. Worth the splurge!
9 locals recommend
Olive and Vine
14301 Arnold DrOne of the best restaurants in Wine Country! Farm to Table style with excellent table service. Worth the splurge!
Updated "drive in" with a wine country menu. The line moves fast & is worth it!
106 locals recommend
Gott's Roadside
644 1st StUpdated "drive in" with a wine country menu. The line moves fast & is worth it!
Best fish tacos north of the border! Taco Tuesdays means $2.50 for a taco & $2.50 beers!
7 locals recommend
Gourmet Taco Shop
19235 Sonoma HwyBest fish tacos north of the border! Taco Tuesdays means $2.50 for a taco & $2.50 beers!
Shopping
Great coffee house with free wifi! They roast their own beans & have baked goods, too. BBQ & smokehouse offered outdoors on weekends.
39 locals recommend
Barking Dog Roasters
18133 CA-12Great coffee house with free wifi! They roast their own beans & have baked goods, too. BBQ & smokehouse offered outdoors on weekends.
Essentials
Glen Ellen Village Market
13751 Arnold DrLocal gourmet market with good deli & cheese selection.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic high-end "diner" style. Great gourmet comfort food & one of the best bars around. Outdoor patio with fire pit.
50 locals recommend
Rutherford Grill
1180 Rutherford RdClassic high-end "diner" style. Great gourmet comfort food & one of the best bars around. Outdoor patio with fire pit.
One of the best breweries in the world, according to some! We're fans of Pliny the Elder & many others of their beers. Be prepared for a crowded bar but worth it!
262 locals recommend
Russian River Brewing Company - Santa Rosa Location
725 4th StOne of the best breweries in the world, according to some! We're fans of Pliny the Elder & many others of their beers. Be prepared for a crowded bar but worth it!
Bear Republic Brewing Co
345 Healdsburg AveGood pub food & even better beer!
Sightseeing
Great hikes, occasional star-gazing programs through the observatory, summer concerts with local bands.
95 locals recommend
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
2605 Adobe Canyon RdGreat hikes, occasional star-gazing programs through the observatory, summer concerts with local bands.