Glen Ellen & Kenwood

Jack London Country — Valley of the Moon's Heart

The quiet, charming middle of the Sonoma Valley — Jack London's historic ranch, biodynamic Benziger, Chateau St. Jean's grand estate, Kunde's mountain caves, and the most relaxed w...

Wineries to Visit

🍷 Benziger Family Winery

🍷 Chateau St. Jean

🍷 Kunde Family Winery

🍷 St. Francis Winery

🍷 Imagery Estate Winery

Where to Eat

Glen Ellen Star$$

The best casual restaurant in the Valley of the Moon — wood-fired everything, honest California cooking, great wine list.

Olive & Vine$$

Relaxed, excellent farm-to-table in a wine country setting — a Kenwood favorite for locals and visitors alike.

Farmer & The Fox$$

Charming country pub and restaurant in a historic building — great burgers, craft beer, and Sonoma wines.

Things to Do

✓ Jack London State Historic Park — Beauty Ranch, Wolf House ruins

✓ Biodynamic tram tour at Benziger

✓ Cave tasting at Kunde Family Winery

✓ Quarryhill Botanical Garden

✓ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park hiking

✓ Sonoma Valley Regional Park

✓ Imagery Estate's art label gallery

🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip

Glen Ellen is the best place in Sonoma to slow down completely. Jack London State Historic Park is genuinely moving — the ruins of Wolf House and the Beauty Ranch tell a remarkable American story. Pair a morning hike with afternoon wine tasting at Benziger for a perfect Sonoma day.

Known For

Jack London State Historic Park, biodynamic Benziger tram tours, Chateau St. Jean's French estate, relaxed Valley of the Moon character

Drive Times

San Francisco

1h 10min

Oakland

55min

Los Angeles

7h 30min

Where to Stay

Gaige House + RyokanLuxury

A stunning boutique inn blending California wine country and Japanese ryokan sensibility — beautiful pool, excellent breakfasts.

Olea HotelBoutique

Intimate, design-forward boutique hotel surrounded by Sonoma Valley vineyards — thoughtfully designed and genuinely special.

Jack London LodgeValue

Comfortable, casual, and perfectly located for exploring Jack London country and the Valley of the Moon.

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