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Sonoma State Historic Park
Use the state historic park sites around the Plaza for an easy…
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General Vallejo Home
Visit Lachryma Montis, General Vallejo’s home, for a quieter historic stop with…
Arts
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
A compact downtown museum with rotating contemporary art exhibitions, good for a…
Dogs
Sonoma Overlook Trail
A local hillside trail with views over Sonoma Valley, close enough to…
Dogs
Montini Open Space Preserve
Hike local open-space trails on the north side of town with oak…
Dogs
Jack London State Historic Park
Explore trails, historic ruins, Jack London’s cottage, and Glen Ellen scenery in…
date-night
Sonoma Botanical Garden
Wander a peaceful Glen Ellen garden landscape with seasonal blooms, Asian woodland…
Dogs
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
A Kenwood-area hiking pick with creek walks, bigger climbs, wildflowers, and Sonoma…
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Robert Ferguson Observatory
Pair a Sugarloaf visit with astronomy programs, telescope nights, and a local…
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Sonoma Garden Park
A community garden and ecology center site for plant sales, garden wandering,…
Family
TrainTown Sonoma
A classic local family stop with miniature train rides and kid-friendly attractions…
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Sebastiani Theatre
Use the historic downtown theater for films, performances, and an easy evening…
Arts
Sonoma Community Center
A local hub for ceramics, art classes, cultural programs, and hands-on workshops…
Family
Sonoma Raceway
A local motorsports landmark for race weekends, driving experiences, and bigger-ticket Sonoma…
Arts
Cornerstone Sonoma
A Carneros-side stop for gardens, design, shops, food, wine, and an easy…
date-night
Buena Vista Winery
Visit California’s historic winery for tastings with a strong Sonoma story, especially…
date-night
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery
A historic winery close to the Plaza that works well when you…
date-night
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
A longtime Sonoma winery with tastings, vineyard views, and a local calendar…
date-night
Bartholomew Estate Winery & Park
A good wine-and-walk option with estate tastings and access to parkland trails…
date-night
Scribe Winery
A reservation-forward Sonoma tasting experience with vineyard views and a slower, farm-influenced…
date-night
Hanzell Vineyards
A tucked-away Sonoma tasting for people who want a quieter, appointment-style winery…
date-night
Three Sticks Wines at the Adobe
A polished downtown tasting in a restored historic adobe, good for a…
date-night
Pangloss Cellars
An easy Plaza-area tasting room for wine flights, small bites, and a…
date-night
Roche Winery Downtown Tasting Room
A casual downtown tasting stop near the Plaza, with a patio feel…
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