Experience Sonoma Valley

Experience Sonoma Valley The official tourism account for Sonoma Valley, CA. Hey there- we're Sonoma Valley, California. 17 miles of the best of sunny, laid-back Wine Country.
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Visit our website for information on where to sip, shop, stay and play! It’s easy to enjoy our relaxed wine country lifestyle in a charming vintage escape. Experience the true taste of California; welcoming and naturally friendly. The art of enjoying life. A year-round destination for wine enthusiasts, foodies, outdoor adventurists, event buffs, shopaholics, and more, Sonoma Valley is the ideal pl

ace to visit in Wine Country. With 100+ award-winning premium wineries, world-class cuisine, 13,000 acres of state and regional parks, luxury spas, and cozy bed-and-breakfasts, Sonoma Valley’s breathtaking 17-mile span offers endless discovery. Just 45 miles north of San Francisco, Sonoma is packed with vineyards, wine tasting rooms, cafes, artisan-made gift shops, breweries, parks, art galleries, and hosts a plethora of events, all providing the opportunity to create your own Wine Country lifestyle. A destination for everyone, Sonoma has something to offer families, couples, friends, men, women, LGBT, teens and the elderly. Sonoma brings local hospitality to its Wine Country chic destination. As the birthplace of California wine, and landmarks detailing California’s history, Sonoma’s enchanting style showcases preserved buildings, amongst modern tasting rooms, eclectic shops, garden chateaus, striking castles and more. Sonoma’s restaurants offer farm-to-table dining from its bountiful gardens, Tuscan country cooking, oysters on the half shell, or hand-crafted bites for any taste. Visitors and locals alike discover something new each time they venture out in Sonoma Valley, from repeat favorites, to off-the-beaten-path local hot spots. What you find in Sonoma, you just can’t find anywhere else. Known as the birthplace of wine in California, and the location where California was born as one of the United States, Sonoma Valley is the premier destination for wine, food, arts, culture and lifestyle. Blending the old with the new, visitors can find 100+ world-class wineries, gourmet farm-to-table restaurants, historical landmarks, luxury spas, gorgeous places to stay and a plethora of regional and state parks for outdoor adventure. Sonoma Valley is also home to eclectic art galleries and shops, beautiful hiking trails, craft breweries, artisan cheese shops and a dynamic event and festival community. Sonoma Valley is home to the authentic towns of Sonoma, the Springs, Glen Ellen and Kenwood, each boasting a rich heritage and unique lifestyle. Whether you are visiting for a romantic weekend, spa treatment, wine tasting, or exploring the parks with your family, Sonoma Valley offers something for all ages to enjoy. The quintessential feel of Sonoma can be found perusing the shops, restaurants, tasting rooms and galleries around the historic Sonoma Plaza, the hub of Sonoma Valley exploration. The plaza, the largest in California, hosts all kinds of events and farmers markets. Its eight-acre area is also the perfect place for a picnic or a relaxing afternoon. Walk and talk amongst local winemakers and restaurateurs as you discover your Sonoma lifestyle.

🎉 🍾🎺🎷 Save the date! The epic  is playing at ! Monday, December 30 Doors: 6:30 pm, Show 7:30 pmTickets: Advance - $50Day...
11/25/2024

🎉 🍾🎺🎷 Save the date! The epic is playing at !

Monday, December 30
Doors: 6:30 pm, Show 7:30 pm
Tickets: Advance - $50
Day of Show - $60

Celebrating over 45 years since their founding in 1977, the GRAMMY Award-winning New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres, including bebop jazz, funk and R&B/soul. This unique sound, described by the band as a “musical gumbo”, has allowed the Dirty Dozen to tour across five continents and more than thirty countries, record twelve studio albums and collaborate with a range of artists from Modest Mouse to Widespread Panic to Norah Jones.

Forty-five plus years later, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world-famous music machine whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances.

Roger Lewis - Baritone Sax/Vocals
Gregory Davis - Trumpet/Vocals
Kirk Joseph - Sousaphone
Trevarri Huff-Boone - Tenor Sax/Vocals
Stephen Walker - Trombone/Vocals
Julian Addison - Drums
Takeshi Shimmura - Guitar

Tickets: events.sebastianitheatre.com

🎅🏻 Save the date for a festive Holiday Brunch at Viansa Sonoma with Santa catered by the the girl & the fig! ✨🎄🍷 Bring t...
11/25/2024

🎅🏻 Save the date for a festive Holiday Brunch at Viansa Sonoma with Santa catered by the the girl & the fig! ✨🎄🍷 Bring the whole family on December 8th for a fun morning of delicious food, wine and holiday cheer atop the Summit. The tasting room and marketplace will be open all day too — enjoy holiday shopping, wine tasting and more!

Learn more about this event and purchase your tickets via their website. https://www.sonomavalley.com/event/holiday-brunch-with-santa/20271/

11/24/2024

The Lighting of the Plaza was huge success! Thank you to Mother Nature for giving us perfect weather, and thank you to our absolutely fantastic performers, The Soul Section, Grupo Folklórico Quetzalén, Sonoma Conservatory of Dance, Tri-County Pomo Dancers, and the El Verano School Singers. Thank you to all the attendees, vendors and our sponsors: City of Sonoma, Sonoma International Film Festival, Pangloss Cellars, Highway 12 Vineyards & Winery, Gehricke, Cline Family Cellars, whirlpool bath Wines, Beltane Ranch, Kunde Family Winery, Viansa Sonoma, MacArthur Place Hotel, Sonoma's El Pueblo Inn, Sonoma Botanical Garden, Mary's Pizza Shack, Sonoma Springs Brewing Company, Sonoma Market, The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection and Sparc Cannabis Sonoma. Check out our Instagram feed and stories for tons of videos! You can watch the entire program on our YouTube channel!

There is a huge rainbow over Sonoma, there is no rain forcasted and we’re almost ready for the most enchanting holiday k...
11/24/2024

There is a huge rainbow over Sonoma, there is no rain forcasted and we’re almost ready for the most enchanting holiday kick-off party. Come help us LIGHT THAT TREE! 🌴 ✨ Enjoy tasty food, wine and beer from and among others! Can’t make it in person? You can watch live on our YouTube channel. 🌟 https://www.youtube.com/live/WdXzbSxfi2I?si=QCXJNXTed1lIHJFE

Hello, sunshine! It’s a beautiful day to admire the stunning (and freshly washed) autumn foliage. Come stroll, sip, and ...
11/23/2024

Hello, sunshine! It’s a beautiful day to admire the stunning (and freshly washed) autumn foliage. Come stroll, sip, and shop in Sonoma Valley. The fairytale castle at (and its many cozy fireplaces) is a great place to celebrate the season.
Visit the Ledson Winery website and plan your visit! 🍷 ✨ 🔥 🌲
https://www.sonomavalley.com/listing/ledson-winery-%26-vineyards/62/

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TONIGHT! ✨ The Sonoma Plaza is even more picturesque when it’s draped in thousands of twinkling lights. Let’s raise a gl...
11/23/2024

TONIGHT! ✨ The Sonoma Plaza is even more picturesque when it’s draped in thousands of twinkling lights. Let’s raise a glass with friends and neighbors and welcome the holidays in true Sonoma Valley style! Join us from 5-8pm, November 23rd for our annual Lighting of the Plaza. This free, family-friendly evening includes tasty treats and Sonoma Valley Wine. Come enjoy some holiday cheer and make a reservation for dinner afterwards at one of our excellent restaurants around the plaza. Cheers to the holiday in Sonoma Valley! (Dogs are not permitted in the park with the exception of service animals.) Find more information on our website, https://www.sonomavalley.com/event/lighting-of-the-sonoma-plaza-2024/19561/

📣☔️ UPDATE: The forecast calls for a break in the rain on Saturday afternoon, so we plan on moving ahead with the Lighti...
11/22/2024

📣☔️ UPDATE: The forecast calls for a break in the rain on Saturday afternoon, so we plan on moving ahead with the Lighting of the Plaza! If the weather forecast changes, we will let you know the situation on our social media feeds. We want to keep the event safe and comfortable for all of our guests, performers, and vendors. Stay tuned and think dry thoughts. More event information here: https://www.sonomavalley.com/event/lighting-of-the-sonoma-plaza-2024/19561/

☔️ 🍺 🍔 Happy Friday! The HopMonk Tavern Sonoma beer garden is fully covered, heated and rain-protected. Stay cozy and dr...
11/22/2024

☔️ 🍺 🍔 Happy Friday! The HopMonk Tavern Sonoma beer garden is fully covered, heated and rain-protected. Stay cozy and dry while you enjoy tasty food, cold craft beer and great live music. Visit their website for the upcoming live music schedule and to make a reservation.

https://www.sonomavalley.com/listing/hopmonk-tavern/97/

Thanksgiving is one week from today! Relax and leave the cooking (and cleaning) to the professionals. Enjoy a festive fe...
11/21/2024

Thanksgiving is one week from today! Relax and leave the cooking (and cleaning) to the professionals. Enjoy a festive feast at one of our award-winning restaurants, the girl & the fig, "the fig cafe & winebar", Layla at MacArthur Place Hotel, Sante at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Wit & Wisdom at the The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection, El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen, Sonoma Grille and Bar, Salt & Stone, Safari West and Flamingo Resort & Spa are great options. Please make a reservation today before they sell out!

Life is stressful. This year, let Sonoma County’s restaurants, caterers and bakeries handle the Thanksgiving cooking.

Created in Paris in the roaring twenties, Le Cirque de Bohème is an old-fashioned circus which combines music, story and...
11/21/2024

Created in Paris in the roaring twenties, Le Cirque de Bohème is an old-fashioned circus which combines music, story and traditional circus arts in an intimate setting. Grab your tickets now for this Sonoma Valley holiday tradition.

More information here: https://www.cirquedeboheme.com/

"Champagne makes you feel like there are better days around the corner." - Marlene Dietrich. We agree and SIGH. was name...
11/20/2024

"Champagne makes you feel like there are better days around the corner." - Marlene Dietrich. We agree and SIGH. was named "One of the Top 25 Wine Bars in the Country" by Travel + Leisure. It's time to stock up for the holidays! Find this festive favorite just off the southwest corner of the Sonoma Plaza.

Here are our favorite sparkling wine and Champagne tasting rooms in Sonoma and Napa to explore the local world of bubbles.

Sonoma County is covered by a colorful quilt of autumn leaves. It’s prime time to plan your leaf peeping, wine sipping, ...
11/20/2024

Sonoma County is covered by a colorful quilt of autumn leaves. It’s prime time to plan your leaf peeping, wine sipping, hiking adventure. 🤩 🍁 🍂 Visit our website for inspiration!

https://www.sonomavalley.com/

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Save the date for the beloved Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa annual tree lighting celebration! Join us as we light up...
11/20/2024

Save the date for the beloved Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa annual tree lighting celebration! Join us as we light up the iconic Sycamore tree and celebrate the holiday season, Sonoma style 🎄 🍷 Santa Claus and some special guests from Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area and El Verano School will flip the switch on a colorful display, kicking off the holidays with a fun and festive celebration.

Thursday, December 5th | Festivities begin at 4:30pm. https://www.sonomavalley.com/event/annual-tree-lighting-celebration/20153/

🍁 🏔️ 🍴 🍷 Come for the views, and stay for the wine (and food)! Thank you, Wine Country Magazine, for including St. Franc...
11/19/2024

🍁 🏔️ 🍴 🍷 Come for the views, and stay for the wine (and food)! Thank you, Wine Country Magazine, for including St. Francis Winery in the “Wineries with the Best Views”list.

Come and see why this winery is one of the most stunning in the region. Enjoy a glass of award-winning wine while you take in the breathtaking views of the Wild Oak Estate Vineyard and Hood Mountain. And don’t forget to try their award-winning epicurean culinary experiences: Wine & Food Pairing and Estate Pairing. 🍽️

🔔Make a reservation today and experience the best of Sonoma County at St. Francis Winery. https://www.sonomavalley.com/listing/st-francis-winery-%26-vineyards/444/

🥧 🦃 Pie! Pie! Me-oh-my! Baker & Cook makes absolutely delicious pie and side dishes. (AND breakfast and lunch.) Treat yo...
11/19/2024

🥧 🦃 Pie! Pie! Me-oh-my! Baker & Cook makes absolutely delicious pie and side dishes. (AND breakfast and lunch.) Treat yourself to a tasty meal and order your Thanksgiving pies and sides while you’re there. Order through their website www.bakerandcooksonoma.com

The holiday countdown is ON. Relax and leave the cooking and clean-up to the professionals. There are many options for a...
11/18/2024

The holiday countdown is ON. Relax and leave the cooking and clean-up to the professionals. There are many options for a festive feast in Sonoma Valley; make your reservations NOW! Get the inside scoop from Sonoma Magazine.

Life is stressful. This year, let Sonoma County’s restaurants, caterers and bakeries handle the Thanksgiving cooking.

Thanksgiving is just ten days away. Leave the cooking (and dishes) to the Flamingo Resort & Spa this holiday! Join us at...
11/18/2024

Thanksgiving is just ten days away. Leave the cooking (and dishes) to the Flamingo Resort & Spa this holiday! Join us at Flamingo Resort & Spa for a feast that feels like home, but without the hassle. Their chefs have prepared a spread you won’t want to miss. See you at the table - find more information and make a reservation via their website! 🍽️✨🍁🦃 https://www.sonomavalley.com/listing/flamingo-resort/390/

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Sonoma, CA
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