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Sonoma County

· Santa Rosa, CA

Why you should go…

Sonoma County stretches from vineyard-covered valleys to redwood groves and a rugged stretch of Pacific coastline north of San Francisco. The region is built around wine, with dozens of wineries and tasting rooms alongside farm-to-table restaurants and small towns like Healdsburg and Sebastopol. Visitors come for hiking among the redwoods at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, beach days at Bodega Bay, and the county's growing culinary reputation.

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  • #redwoods
  • #coast
  • #sonoma
  • #road trip

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Sonoma County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Santa Rosa

    Free

    Sonoma County's largest city, a wine-country hub with Peanuts history and downtown dining.

    1.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Charles M. Schulz Museum

    Under $25

    Museum in Santa Rosa devoted to Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, with original comic art and a recreated studio.

    2.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Children's Museum of Sonoma County

    Under $25

    Hands-on children's museum with indoor STEAM galleries and outdoor play areas for kids ten and under.

    2.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Date Night

    The Spa Art

    $50+

    A luxury Santa Rosa day spa with massage, facial and body treatment menus.

    2.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Rohnert Park

    Free

    A Sonoma County city and wine-country gateway, home to the Green Music Center and Graton Resort.

    6.2 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Kenwood

    Free

    A small Sonoma Valley wine country village of tasting rooms, restaurants and local shops.

    11 mi awayMore like this