Sonoma County Travel Guide

California

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Popular cities in Sonoma County

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Santa Rosa
Known for Dining, Shopping and Wineries
Santa Rosa awaits: its wineries, dining, art and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Safari West
  • Charles M. Schulz Museum
  • Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
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Bodega Bay
Known for Dining, Sea and Beaches
Wander through trails in coastal parks and enjoy the excellent views of the Pacific Ocean from this vast beach area.

Reasons to visit

  • Doran Beach
  • Bodega Dunes
  • Carmel Beach
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Sonoma
Known for Dining, Wineries and Spas
Explore romantic Sonoma: its wineries, dining, spas and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Sonoma Plaza
  • Sonoma Raceway
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
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Guerneville
Known for Rivers, Wineries and Forests
Stroll along the banks of the Russian River in this charming town and explore the towering redwoods in the outskirts.

Reasons to visit

  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park
  • Johnson's Beach
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Healdsburg
Known for Dining, Wineries and Rivers
Learn the history of this quaint wine town in the midst of valleys of vineyards and taste the grape varieties to select your favorite wines.

Reasons to visit

  • Dry Creek Vineyard
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Petaluma
Known for Dining, Shopping and Beer
Trip time! Discover the live music, entertainment and local cuisine in Petaluma.

Reasons to visit

  • Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
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Sonoma Valley

This region of bounty has fine wines, redwood forests, long beaches, secluded coves, parks that preserve nature and history, and a thriving cultural scene.
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