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Sonoma TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

A picturesque slice of California Wine Country, Sonoma offers over 40 wineries, spectacular outdoor activities, numerous towns to explore, and a laid-back rural charm that distinguishes it from the trendier and more crowded Napa Valley.

Why Go

 Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a novice, the wine (and scenery) in Sonoma, less touristy than neighboring Napa Valley, will excite your senses.

Sonoma Travel Deals

Sonoma Hotels

= Smart Splurge = Great Value

Applewood Inn
Mediterranean-style retreat hidden among towering redwoods; rooms vary in size and style, from masculine woods and bricks to... design

El Dorado Hotel
Sleek, contemporary design in a renovated building perfectly melds old and new Sonoma. Each room includes a four-poster bed... moderate | view

Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant
Owned by a brother and sister who are the fifth generation to run their nearby Bartolomei Ranch, the Farmhouse Inn has a... romantic | spas | design | great value

Glenelly Inn and Cottages
Comfortable rooms/cottages feature verandas and patios as well as private baths with tubs and showers. Full hot breakfast,... b&b

Honor Mansion
A short stroll from Healdsburg’s main plaza, Honor Mansion is a local favorite. Five rooms are in the 1883 Victorian... romantic | great value

Hotel Healdsburg
Luxury boutique offering modern amenities (glass walk-in showers) balanced with small-town charm (many balconies overlook the... smart splurge | expensive

Ledson Hotel and Harmony Lounge
Vintners owning hotels seems to be the going trend in wine country, but this upscale six-room hotel also includes a... romantic | smart splurge

The Lodge at Sonoma
Modern guestrooms seem even more luxurious thanks to the lodge’s Raindance Spa, one of the finest in Sonoma; packages... spas | resort | expensive

Hotel La Rose
Stay in either the 1907-built main building or the newer carriage house; modern amenities, historic charm/character, and... family

Applewood Inn
Mediterranean-style retreat hidden among towering redwoods; rooms vary in size and style, from masculine woods and bricks to... design

El Dorado Hotel
Sleek, contemporary design in a renovated building perfectly melds old and new Sonoma. Each room includes a four-poster bed... trendy | view

Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant
Owned by a brother and sister who are the fifth generation to run their nearby Bartolomei Ranch, the Farmhouse Inn has a... romantic | spas | design | great value

Glenelly Inn and Cottages
Comfortable rooms/cottages feature verandas and patios as well as private baths with tubs and showers. Full hot breakfast,... b&b

Honor Mansion
A short stroll from Healdsburg’s main plaza, Honor Mansion is a local favorite. Five rooms are in the 1883 Victorian... romantic | great value

El Dorado Hotel
Sleek, contemporary design in a renovated building perfectly melds old and new Sonoma. Each room includes a four-poster bed... moderate | view

Hotel Healdsburg
Luxury boutique offering modern amenities (glass walk-in showers) balanced with small-town charm (many balconies overlook the... smart splurge | expensive

Ledson Hotel and Harmony Lounge
Vintners owning hotels seems to be the going trend in wine country, but this upscale six-room hotel also includes a... romantic | smart splurge

The Lodge at Sonoma
Modern guestrooms seem even more luxurious thanks to the lodge’s Raindance Spa, one of the finest in Sonoma; packages... spas | resort | expensive

Hotel La Rose
Stay in either the 1907-built main building or the newer carriage house; modern amenities, historic charm/character, and... family

Sonoma Restaurants

= Smart Splurge = Great Value

Cyrus
This intimate restaurant offers innovative yet accessible French/Asian cuisine from rising star chef Douglas Keane. smart splurge | french | notable chef | asian

Dry Creek Kitchen
Acclaimed chef Charlie Palmer uses only the freshest organic ingredients to craft innovative dishes, including a Kobe beef and... new american | notable chef

D's Diner
Just outside of Santa Rosa, D’s Diner offers all the basics: hearty breakfasts, juicy burgers, stuffed sandwiches, and... family | comfort food

Sonoma Taco Shop
A healthier alternative to fast food, Sonoma Taco Shop was also voted one of the best Mexican restaurants in Northern... family | mexican

Depot Hotel
Located in a beautifully restored historic building, Depot Hotel serves up wonderful Tuscan-style cuisine like veal... mediterranean

Zin Restaurant and Wine Bar
Comfort food is given new life with some Northern California twists; try chicken braised in Zinfandel with apple wood smoked... family | comfort food

Cyrus
This intimate restaurant offers innovative yet accessible French/Asian cuisine from rising star chef Douglas Keane. smart splurge | french | notable chef | asian

Dry Creek Kitchen
Acclaimed chef Charlie Palmer uses only the freshest organic ingredients to craft innovative dishes, including a Kobe beef and... new american | notable chef

D's Diner
Just outside of Santa Rosa, D’s Diner offers all the basics: hearty breakfasts, juicy burgers, stuffed sandwiches, and... family | comfort food

Sonoma Taco Shop
A healthier alternative to fast food, Sonoma Taco Shop was also voted one of the best Mexican restaurants in Northern... family | mexican

Depot Hotel
Located in a beautifully restored historic building, Depot Hotel serves up wonderful Tuscan-style cuisine like veal... mediterranean

Zin Restaurant and Wine Bar
Comfort food is given new life with some Northern California twists; try chicken braised in Zinfandel with apple wood smoked... family | comfort food

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