Sonoma, California City Guide

For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Sonoma, California Travel Guide has been your connection to Sonoma's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.

 

Sonoma Attractions



Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves
The Ferrer family of Spain has been producing méthode champenoise sparkling wine for over 100 years. Their Sonoma location features red tile rooftops, tapestries & antiques.


Sonoma Cheese Factory
The Factory offers gourmet deli & made-to-order sandwiches, picnic items like cheeses, cold meats, salads, specialty food & gift items, & premium wines.


Wineries
Often called the birthplace of the California wine industry, Sonoma Valley is home to some of the earliest vineyards and wineries in the state.


Train Town
The Most Well-Developed Scale Railroad In The Americas


 

Sonoma City Guide



City Guide
Located only 45 minutes north of San Francisco, Sonoma is home to farms, Wine Country restaurants, unique historical sites and much, much more.


 

Sonoma Dining Guide



Sonoma Valley Cuisine
Sonoma is blessed w/ outstanding food! Restaurants present classic cuisine choices as well as unique 'California Cuisine' & the fusion styles of many cultures.


 

Sonoma Events



13th Annual Sonoma Internation Film Festival - April 15-18
The festival is scheduled to screen over 65 films, including features, documentaries and shorts, in four locations within walking distance of the Sonoma town square. Passes and information are available at www.sonomafilmfest.org , and 707-933-2600.


5th Annual VinOlivo ~ February 12th, 2010
A gala celebration and feast for the senses as Sonoma Valley Wineries and gourmet food artisans participate in the 5th Annual VinOlivo. Visit www.SonomaValleyWine.com to purchase tickets today!


Sonoma Valley Olive Festival
All Things Olive


Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival
Celebrating Sonoma’s Heritage


Sonoma’s Salute to the Arts
A tribute to the art of food and wine presented through literature, film, drama, and the visual arts.


Sonoma Jazz Festival
A not-for-profit organization, Sonoma Jazz presents and preserves jazz, american and popular music through world-class festivals, performances and education programs.


20th Annual Savor Sonoma Valley: March 20 & 21, 2010
This annual event takes place in the heart of California's wine country - the lovely town of Sonoma. Heart of Sonoma Valley Association (HOSVA) brings you the finest wines, chefs and restaurants that Sonoma Valley has to offer. Meet winemakers and local chefs, mingle with wine lovers in caves and on crush pads, peruse art from local artists while listening to live music, tour wineries and vineyards, and enjoy a wonderful wine country weekend. Most importantly - this event offers guests the chance to take an advance look at what the 2009 vintage is going to be like in bottle!


3rd Annual Sonoma Wine Country Weekend - September 3-5
For three days, wine, food and travel enthusiasts from all over the world converge in the birthplace of California wine for a harvest celebration that combines two of Sonoma County’s most outstanding wine events – the prestigious Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch® and the iconic Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction – with a series of intimate winemaker-hosted lunches and dinners.


6th Sonoma Jazz + Festival
Sonoma Jazz + is delighted to announce that Elvis Costello and the Sugarcanes will close the 2010 Festival on Sunday night, May 23rd. Declan Patrick MacManus – uh, Elvis Costello – has been one of the most impossibly gifted, protean singers and songwriters in all music since the late 1970’s, when he rocketed to prominence with his punk/New Wave masterpiece, My Aim Is True, recorded with the legendary Marin County band Clover, which included Huey Lewis and the Doobie Brothers’ John McFee.


4th Annual Passport To Sonoma Valley - May 15-16
The ultimate “destination” weekend features more than 50 Sonoma Valley Wineries and Grape Growers presenting special wine offers and “Grape to Glass” tastings. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.SonomaValleyWine.com or call 707-935-0803.


B.R. Cohn Charity Events Fall Music Festival - October 8-11, 2010
A Benefit event for local children charities.


Carlos Varela Concert at Ramekins - May 7, 2010
Also known as "Cuba's Bob Dylan", extraordinary singer, Carlos Varela, will be performing at Ramekins in Sonoma, CA on May 7, 2010.


 

Sonoma Food



Ramekins Sonoma Valley Culinary School
Ramekins... a place to celebrate the coming together of our local agricultural bounty with culinary talents from this area and around the world... a place to learn.


 

Sonoma Museums



Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
A unique point of focus for the arts in Northern California.


 

Sonoma Outdoor Recreation



Wine Country Biking
Explore 5 valleys of world-famous vineyards, forests of soaring redwoods, perfect pastoral landscapes & the captivating Pacific Coast.


Jack London State Historic Park
The Park is a memorial to writer & adventurer Jack London, who made his home at the site from 1905 until his death in 1916.


Sonoma State Historic Park
Situated around a central plaza filled with charming shops & restaurants, the city is home to Sonoma State Historic Park—site of the CA State Bear Flag.


 

Sonoma Restaurants



Sonoma Restaurant Locations and Reviews
Sonoma Restaurants and User Reviews


Sonoma Valley Film Festival
The Festival is for everyone, offering a variety of easy ticket options, from $10 walk-up door tickets at every regular screening to $70 Day Passes to VIP All Access.


Buena Vista Winery
est. 1857


Ravenswood
No Wimpy Wines


 

Sonoma Shopping



Sonoma Shopping District Information
About the Sonoma Shopping District


The Sonoma County Art Gallery Group
Sonoma County Galleries, the destination for visual arts


Artefact Design & Salvage
Artefact Design & Salvage offers carefully selected architectural antiques, large scale garden ornament and unique finds from around the globe, as well as quality gifts and home decor.


Three Dog Bakery
We love dogs and dogs love us!


The Vella Cheese Factory
Award-winning Artisan Cheeses since 1931


Sonoma-Enoteca Winebar
Taste the premium vintages of 12 distinctive wineries, all in one unique wine bar.


 

Sonoma Travel / Tourism



Sonoma Spa on the Plaza
Sonoma Spa is an oasis of tranquility on the Sonoma plaza, featuring a complete range of natural and rejuvenating day spa treatments and packages.


 

Sonoma Winery



Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance
a collaboration of winemakers and grape growers dedicated to promoting the celebrated wines, superb grapes, and unique appellations of this fertile region


Viansa
Winery & Italian Marketplace


Sebastiani
http://www.sebastiani.com/home.asp


Kunde Estate
Winery & Vineyards



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