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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....

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🤓 Did You Know?
Sonoma's historic plaza, established in 1835, is where California's Bear Flag Republic was proclaimed in 1846, making it one of the most historically significant town squares in the American West.

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)
🍷 Wino Notion 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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