Experience Sonoma Valley

Experience Sonoma Valley The official tourism account for Sonoma Valley, CA. Hey there- we're Sonoma Valley, California. 17 miles of the best of sunny, laid-back Wine Country.
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Visit our website for information on where to sip, shop, stay and play! It’s easy to enjoy our relaxed wine country lifestyle in a charming vintage escape. Experience the true taste of California; welcoming and naturally friendly. The art of enjoying life. A year-round destination for wine enthusiasts, foodies, outdoor adventurists, event buffs, shopaholics, and more, Sonoma Valley is the ideal pl

ace to visit in Wine Country. With 100+ award-winning premium wineries, world-class cuisine, 13,000 acres of state and regional parks, luxury spas, and cozy bed-and-breakfasts, Sonoma Valley’s breathtaking 17-mile span offers endless discovery. Just 45 miles north of San Francisco, Sonoma is packed with vineyards, wine tasting rooms, cafes, artisan-made gift shops, breweries, parks, art galleries, and hosts a plethora of events, all providing the opportunity to create your own Wine Country lifestyle. A destination for everyone, Sonoma has something to offer families, couples, friends, men, women, LGBT, teens and the elderly. Sonoma brings local hospitality to its Wine Country chic destination. As the birthplace of California wine, and landmarks detailing California’s history, Sonoma’s enchanting style showcases preserved buildings, amongst modern tasting rooms, eclectic shops, garden chateaus, striking castles and more. Sonoma’s restaurants offer farm-to-table dining from its bountiful gardens, Tuscan country cooking, oysters on the half shell, or hand-crafted bites for any taste. Visitors and locals alike discover something new each time they venture out in Sonoma Valley, from repeat favorites, to off-the-beaten-path local hot spots. What you find in Sonoma, you just can’t find anywhere else. Known as the birthplace of wine in California, and the location where California was born as one of the United States, Sonoma Valley is the premier destination for wine, food, arts, culture and lifestyle. Blending the old with the new, visitors can find 100+ world-class wineries, gourmet farm-to-table restaurants, historical landmarks, luxury spas, gorgeous places to stay and a plethora of regional and state parks for outdoor adventure. Sonoma Valley is also home to eclectic art galleries and shops, beautiful hiking trails, craft breweries, artisan cheese shops and a dynamic event and festival community. Sonoma Valley is home to the authentic towns of Sonoma, the Springs, Glen Ellen and Kenwood, each boasting a rich heritage and unique lifestyle. Whether you are visiting for a romantic weekend, spa treatment, wine tasting, or exploring the parks with your family, Sonoma Valley offers something for all ages to enjoy. The quintessential feel of Sonoma can be found perusing the shops, restaurants, tasting rooms and galleries around the historic Sonoma Plaza, the hub of Sonoma Valley exploration. The plaza, the largest in California, hosts all kinds of events and farmers markets. Its eight-acre area is also the perfect place for a picnic or a relaxing afternoon. Walk and talk amongst local winemakers and restaurateurs as you discover your Sonoma lifestyle.

Father's Day is Sunday, June21st. Check out our new blog for lots of great ideas on how to treat all the dads to wining,...
06/06/2026

Father's Day is Sunday, June21st. Check out our new blog for lots of great ideas on how to treat all the dads to wining, dining, live music, and unique adventures.

Let’s face it: Dad doesn’t always get the press that he deserves. It isn’t easy balancing work with parenthood. What’s worse is that he’s often difficult to buy gifts for because he’s used to taking care of himself. With Father’s Day just around the corner, there’s no time like the p...

🥳 🍹 🍕 🍸 Hanson of Sonoma Distillery is the perfect place to celebrate birthdays, grads and dads! This distillery receive...
06/06/2026

🥳 🍹 🍕 🍸 Hanson of Sonoma Distillery is the perfect place to celebrate birthdays, grads and dads! This distillery receives great reviews for its delicious craft cocktails, large sunny outdoor space with fountains, a scenic pond, lawn games, shaded picnic tables, outdoor bar, wood-fired pizza, fresh seafood and small bites. The laid-back vibes continue inside the large modern tasting room.

📍 🐕 This sweet spot is dog and kid friendly. Find them at 22985 Burndale Road in Sonoma. (707) 343-1805

✅ Visit their website for current offerings and to make a reservation. https://www.sonomavalley.com/listing/hanson-of-sonoma-distillery/709/

🍔 👨‍🌾 You asked. SmashSonoma listened! Starting this Tuesday, SMASH will officially be open during Sonoma's Tuesday Nigh...
06/05/2026

🍔 👨‍🌾 You asked. SmashSonoma listened! Starting this Tuesday, SMASH will officially be open during Sonoma's Tuesday Night Market. 🎶 🍔 🌽

🛍️ Swing by SMASH from 11am-8pm, grab a box of your favorite burgers, sandos, tater tots, and shakes, maybe a cold cocktail for the walk over, then head to the Square and soak it all in.

Support local. Meet your neighbors. Discover a new favorite vendor. Enjoy great live music. Eat a great burger.
https://www.sonomavalley.com/listing/smash/3212/

🤠 🎶 The Cline Family Cellars Country Bluegrass Festival is back! Spend a sun-soaked summer day on the Great Lawn surroun...
06/05/2026

🤠 🎶 The Cline Family Cellars Country Bluegrass Festival is back! Spend a sun-soaked summer day on the Great Lawn surrounded by vineyard views, live bluegrass, local bites, and estate wines.

🎟️ Sold out two years running, so don’t wait to get tickets!

🗓️ Saturday, July 11th

🎼 The Cline-Up: Joy Louise & Laura Orshaw · Mission Blue · Sweet Sally · The Deep Thicket Dwellers · Fog Holler · Laurie Lewis & Kathy Kallick Band

https://www.sonomavalley.com/event/cline-country-bluegrass-festival/22344/

🖼️ 🚶‍♀️ Join us tonight (and every first Thursday of the month) for the Sonoma Art Walk. Visit art galleries, wine tasti...
06/04/2026

🖼️ 🚶‍♀️ Join us tonight (and every first Thursday of the month) for the Sonoma Art Walk. Visit art galleries, wine tastings rooms, and retailers to meet local artists and view their work.

🏳️‍🌈 🗓️ TONIGHT! Sonoma Valley Pride and Sonoma Community Center are proud to present a Pride Month exhibition celebrating q***r creativity, visibility, and belonging in the Causeway Gallery.

Featuring work by LGBTQIA+ artists from Sonoma County, Pride & Community invites us to experience the many ways q***r artists express identity, joy, resilience, and connection through art.

Exhibit open: June 4–30
Location: Sonoma Community Center

Free and open to the public

Join us for the Opening Reception during Sonoma Art Walk:Thursday, June 4, 5–7:30 PM
With wines by Pangloss Cellars and bites by Aunt Momo’s

You can also catch a glimpse of the exhibit at the Pride Festival on June 14.

Come celebrate q***r artists, community, and Pride Month in full color.

https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/events-galleries/annual-pride-event/ -exhibit

https://www.sonomavalley.com/event/sonoma-art-walk/20838/

Show some love to your favorite restaurants, businesses, and services! Submit your vote now through June 21! Note: only ...
06/04/2026

Show some love to your favorite restaurants, businesses, and services! Submit your vote now through June 21! Note: only one vote per person. https://peopleschoice.sonomanews.com/

Learn more at Sonoma Index-Tribune / Sonomanews.com

Burgun-day on the Corner D'Or! Enjoy four expressions of the classic Burgundy varietals from Auteur Wines, Platt Vineyar...
06/03/2026

Burgun-day on the Corner D'Or! Enjoy four expressions of the classic Burgundy varietals from Auteur Wines, Platt Vineyard, Three Sticks Wines and WALT Wines.

Named after the world renowned Côte d'Or wine region in France, "Burgun-Day at the Corner d'Or" is your opportunity to experience tastes from all four of these amazing producers that make truly extraordinary Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Tickets include souvenir cup and the opportunity to visit each of these tasting rooms in the Northwest corner of Sonoma Plaza for tastes of their exceptional wines.

Start with lunch with proof of your ticket at The Swiss Hotel and receive complimentary corkage on any bottle purchased from the four participating wineries before the event.

End the day with a great dinner at El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen, where your fully stamped passport provides for a complimentary amuse bouche with your meal. (Reservations strongly recommended for restaurant partners).

Learn more here:
https://tinyurl.com/29749pcu

🖼️ Check out Norma I. Quintana: Paradise of Memory / Paraíso de la Memoria at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art now throug...
06/03/2026

🖼️ Check out Norma I. Quintana: Paradise of Memory / Paraíso de la Memoria at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art now through September 6th.

📸 Photographer Norma I. Quintana creates a powerful portrait series that links memory with community identity. Inspired by itinerant photographers in Puerto Rico, her images honor everyday lives while exploring remembering as an intentional, creative act.

Also included in the exhibition is her reconstruction of a hand painted backdrop from her own family’s portraits, reimagined as a space for honoring her present community. Each image becomes an act of recognition, reflecting dignity, individuality, and presence.

On view May 9 – September 6.

More information here: https://www.sonomavalley.com/listing/sonoma-valley-museum-of-art/358/

🦞 ☀️ 🍷 🎉 Join us at Ceja Vineyards for their 25th anniversary and lobster celebration! Save the date for Saturday, Augus...
06/03/2026

🦞 ☀️ 🍷 🎉 Join us at Ceja Vineyards for their 25th anniversary and lobster celebration! Save the date for Saturday, August 8, 2026. Dine al fresco in the middle of their gorgeous Chardonnay vineyard. Savor tostada appetizers, play in a bocce ball tournament and dance under the stars with tunes provided by a DJ + more!

🎟️ Seating is limited - get your tickets asap. This event is by reservation only.

Tickets & details → https://www.cejavineyards.com/collection/events

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453 First Street East
Sonoma, CA
95476

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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