Sonoma Vacation & Tourism Guide
photo by Ashley & Justin L
Located just a short drive from San Francisco, Sonoma is one of the most popular wine regions of Californa. Nestled in the valley of the Sonoma Mountains, this destination is also perfect for weekend getaways, with many charming accomodations and culinary delights nearby. Known for it's beautiful landscape of vineyards and rolling hills, just a drive through this area will leave you breathless.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. MacArthur Place Inn & Spa
Real Traveler Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 76 reviews from 4 sources
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"Macarthur Place is a lovely place to stay in Sonoma." — source Priceline
"MacArthur Place is a great hotel." — source Travelocity
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1. Viansa Winery
A visit to this Italian-style villa-cum-winery will make ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Viansa Winery
loraloralora in Wine tasting day trip said
…-op. Viansa is a combination winery and Italian market. We all loaded up on our favorites as we went along. Delicious samples! Good… continue reading »
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2. Murphy's Irish Pub
An Irish pub on the ... more
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3. Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves
... of paying a mere $10 for Cordon Negro, the simple but tasty little sparkling wine in the ink-black bottle, then you already know the people behind Gloria Ferrer. Freixenet of Spain is the world's largest producer of sparkli... more
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4. Harvest Moon Cafe
It's easy to feel like one of the family at this little restaurant with the odd, zigzagging layout. Diners seated at one of the two tiny ... more
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5. Sonoma Golf Club
... award winning championship 18 hole course, nestled against the Mayacamas Mountain range, is just one mile from the Inn. Golf Academy ... more
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6. Schug Carneros Estate Winery
... Carneros Estate Winery is the showcase and life-long dream of one of California's most celebrated winemakers. Walter Schug's reputation blossomed during his tenure as Winemaker for Joseph Phelps Vineyards in the 1970s, wher... more
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7. Nicholson Ranch
... foothills of the Sonoma Valley, Nicholson Ranch Vineyards and Winery enjoys a combination of soils, sloping hills, great climate and a fine view. The California and Mediterranean style winery sits up against the hillside at... more
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8. Chateau St. Jean
... Interview with WinemakerThe chateau at Chateau St. Jean was originally a summer home for industrialist Ernest Goff. Today it is the headquarters for one of the premiere wineries in Sonoma Valley. Under the direction of wine... more
Real Travelers who've been to Chateau St. Jean
Kvans in Santa Rosa to Sonoma Wine Country said
… to Chateau St. Jean. We met a retired man named Larry that worked at the winery. He use to be a professor down in Orange… continue reading »
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9. Cline Cellars
... trees, extensive lawns, thousands of rose bushes and six spring- fed ponds is the 1850s- era farmhouse that fronts as the tasting room for Cline Cellars. The property was once the site of a Miwok Village; later, it was the... more
Real Travelers who've been to Cline Cellars
loraloralora in Wine tasting day trip said
… of Seabiscuit), Cline Cellars, and Viansa. While we were at Larson, Dileep made a new friend, Dolly the Llama, and had an exciting photo… continue reading »
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10. Depot Park Museum
... by the Sonoma Valley Historical Society. In 1975 the City of Sonoma acquired the old Northwestern Pacific Railroad depot and adjacent ... more
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1. Cafe La Haye
Seared black pepper-lavender filet mignon, chicken breast with goat ... more
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2. Girl and the Fig (The)
... :Ensconced downstairs in Hotel Sonoma, this casual restaurant caters to locals and tourists alike. A sunny dining room with wood tables and art-covered walls is warm and charming, though the garden patio with shaded tables... more
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3. LaSalette Restaurant
... Mediterranean and Iberian Cuisine in the heart of the Sonoma Valley Wine Country. Seafood and Portuguese Cuisine are our specialties. We offer a unique variety of fresh local and imported seafood specials daily including wh... more
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4. El Dorado Kitchen
... Kitchen blends sophisticated urban style with a relaxed wine-country spirit in a setting that is at once simple and dramatic, contemporary and comfortable. The restaurant offers a stunning stone courtyard for outside dining... more
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5. Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar
... & Wine Bar features Wine Country cuisine, showcasing the artisan food and wines unique to Sonoma County. Featuring an all Sonoma wine ... more
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6. Sant� at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
Join hotel and spa guests for elegant ... more
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7. Harvest Moon Cafe
It's easy to feel like one of the family at this little restaurant with the odd, zigzagging layout. Diners seated at one of the two tiny ... more
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8. Shiso
... Sonoma's best new restaurant, as voted by Sonoma magazine 2006. Sit at the sushi bar and ask for "omakase" for a unique culinary adventure. Our chefs will create off- menu items for a truly special dining experience. We als... more
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9. Della Santina's
... intimate dining room is appealing in winter, but the garden area is a must for eating outdoors when the weather is warm--enter through a small gate and meander down a narrow brick footpath, to reach an idyllic Tuscan-style... more
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10. Saddles Steakhouse - MacArthur Place
... steakhouse, we specialize in artesian raised beef, USDA prime steaks, chops, and fresh seafood. Saddles martini bar offers over fourteen signature oversized martinis. Saddles wine list has earned the Wine Spectator's "Award... more
Top Rated Sonoma Trips
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Sweet Sonoma | Mar 23 07'
""The more laid back sister of Napa Valley""
Ok, we really liked Sonoma Valley. It is definitely the more laid back sister of Napa Valley. The people were a little more casual... Continue reading »
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Wine tasting in Sonoma | Dec 31 07'
We really enjoyed our brief stop at a ´Sideways´ winery just north of Santa Barbara, but as we were passing through more wine regions as we travell... Continue reading »
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Another day in paradise | Dec 23 06'
"learnt about both the history of Napa and types of grapes"
Another breakfast at 7 am and another day of driving around a bit before we even got our first sip of wine. This time it was Sonoma, more boutique... Continue reading »
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Wine tasting day trip | Dec 10 03'
"Delicious samples! Good thing we had a designated driver and tour guide."
Stephanie arranged for a van to pick up the whole group at our hotel for a day outside the city. First, we stopped at Golden Gate Park, which was c... Continue reading »
