SONOMA
The Heart of California Wine Country
Major Attractions
- Sonoma Plaza Historic 8-acre town square, California's largest plaza with shops, restaurants, and City Hall
- Mission San Francisco Solano Last and northernmost of California's 21 missions, founded in 1823
- Sonoma Barracks Historic adobe building from 1836, part of Sonoma State Historic Park
- General Vallejo's Home Lachryma Montis estate, home of Sonoma's founder
- Sonoma TrainTown Railroad Family-friendly miniature train rides through 10 acres
Wine Tasting Rooms
- Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Family-owned since 1904, historic tours and tastings
- Buena Vista Winery California's first premium winery, founded 1857
- Pangloss Cellars Plaza-adjacent tasting room with estate wines
- Three Sticks Wines Historic Adobe tasting room on the Plaza
- Walt Wines Pinot Noir specialist with intimate tasting experiences
- Sojourn Cellars Boutique winery specializing in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Notable Restaurants
- The Girl & the Fig French country cuisine with local ingredients
- El Dorado Kitchen Farm-to-table dining at El Dorado Hotel
- Cafe La Haye Intimate bistro with seasonal California cuisine
- Sunflower Caffé Wine country comfort food near the Plaza
- Tasca Tasca Portuguese-inspired tapas and wines
- LaSalette Restaurant Portuguese cuisine with local ingredients
- Harvey's Donuts Local favorite donut shop serving fresh pastries and coffee since 1989
Parks & Recreation
- Sonoma Plaza Park 8-acre historic park with picnic areas, playground, and duck pond
- Depot Park Historic train depot with museum and picnic facilities
- Montini Preserve 98 acres with hiking trails and valley views
- Sonoma Overlook Trail 3-mile loop trail with panoramic valley views
- Maxwell Farms Regional Park 85 acres with trails, playground, and sports fields
- Sonoma Garden Park Community garden with educational programs
Schools
- Sonoma Valley High School Comprehensive public high school serving grades 9-12
- Altimira Middle School Public middle school for grades 6-8
- Prestwood Elementary K-5 elementary school with dual immersion program
- Sassarini Elementary K-5 public elementary school
- Adele Harrison Middle School Alternative public middle school program
- Presentation School Private Catholic school serving K-8
Community Resources
- Sonoma Community Center Programs, events, and activities for all ages
- Sonoma Valley Hospital Full-service community hospital and emergency services
- Sonoma County Library - Sonoma Branch Public library with programs and resources
- Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Contemporary art exhibitions and education programs
- Sebastiani Theatre Historic 1933 movie theater and performing arts venue
- Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau Tourism information and event planning resources
Shops & Boutiques
- Chateau Sonoma French-inspired home décor and antiques on the Plaza
- Sign of the Bear Kitchen and home goods, local artisan products
- Readers' Books Independent bookstore with author events and local authors section
- Sonoma Home Furniture, home accessories, and garden décor
- Tiddle E. Winks Vintage 5 & Dime Nostalgic toys, candy, and vintage collectibles
- LALA Sonoma Contemporary women's clothing and accessories boutique
- The Epicurean Connection Artisan cheese shop and specialty foods
- Vella Cheese Company Historic cheese shop operating since 1931
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