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Town of Sonoma

California's Wine Birthplace — Historic Plaza & Oldest Estates

Where California wine began. The historic Sonoma Plaza, California's oldest family wineries, the mission, and a walkable downtown that perfectly balances history, wine, and food....

Wineries to Visit

🍷 Buena Vista Winery
🍷 Gundlach Bundschu
🍷 Scribe Winery
🍷 Larson Family Winery
🍷 Sebastiani Vineyards

Where to Eat

The Girl & The Fig$$$

The Sonoma institution — French country cooking, exceptional Rhône wine list, beautiful courtyard on the Plaza.

Café La Haye$$$

Small, perfect, locally sourced. One of the most celebrated restaurants in Sonoma wine country for 25+ years.

El Dorado Kitchen$$$

California-Mediterranean cooking in a beautiful hotel kitchen on the Plaza. Great tasting menu.

Taste of the Himalayas$$

The beloved surprise — Sonoma's best casual dinner, Nepalese and Indian food with exceptional value.

Things to Do

✓ Walk Sonoma Plaza and the historic Barracks
✓ Visit Mission San Francisco Solano (1823)
✓ Tour California's oldest winery at Buena Vista
✓ Explore Gundlach Bundschu's cave system
✓ Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
✓ Bike the Sonoma Valley bike trail
✓ Farmer's Market (Tuesday evenings, April-October)
🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip
Park at the Plaza and walk everywhere — Sonoma's tasting rooms, restaurants, and historic sites are all within a few blocks. The Tuesday evening farmer's market (seasonal) is one of the best in wine country. Buena Vista and Gundlach Bundschu are both within a 10-minute drive from the Plaza.
Known For

Historic Sonoma Plaza, California's oldest wineries, Mission San Francisco Solano, laid-back wine country vibe

Drive Times
San Francisco
1h
Oakland
45min
Los Angeles
7h 20min
Where to Stay
MacArthur Place Hotel & SpaLuxury

Beautifully restored historic estate with cottages, award-winning spa, and a gorgeous garden setting.

El Dorado HotelUpscale

Elegant boutique hotel right on the Sonoma Plaza — perfectly located and beautifully designed.

Sonoma Valley InnValue

Steps from the Plaza, comfortable and well-priced — the best value on the Sonoma square.

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