Sonoma

Visitors to the town of Sonoma California, named the “Valley of the Moon” by author Jack London, can explore museums, art galleries and history from California’s fascinating past while enjoying the excitement of Sonoma today. The flags of Sonoma’s seven historical governments fly over the City Hall, located at the center of the eight-acre Sonoma Plaza, California’s largest town square. In one corner of the Sonoma sits Mission San Francisco Solano, California's northernmost Franciscan Mission. Around Sonoma's plaza, guests will be treated to great shopping, wine tasting, and tasty treats from makers of Sonoma artisan cheeses, proud to share samples of their delightful products. Quaint alleys off the town square are home to pubs, bakeries and delis ready to supply ingredients for the most ambitious Sonoma Valley sightseeing adventure or picnic. Casual and fine dining is readily available at the many restaurants and bistros located around downtown.

Out among the bountiful hills of Sonoma County, world-renowned vineyards host wine tasting rooms and tours of their wineries and wine cellars. Balloon rides, vintage airplane rides and a miniature railroad at Traintown are a few of the area’s many exciting tourist attractions. Sonoma's Calendar of Events is full of fun things to do. The annual Sonoma Film Festival draws movie stars and movie buffs from around the world, Sonoma Jazz Festival serve up great wine, gourmnet food, and of course live music, and the Senior PGA Tour concludes their golf season with the Charles Schwab Cup in Oct. For an elegant and romantic getaway, Sonoma California offers luxurious lodging and accommodations at hotels, resorts, and bed and breakfast inns. And, no wine country vacation would be complete without a rejuvinating spa treatment at one of Sonoma famous spa resorts.