Why go
- Known for Sonoma Plaza, art gallery exhibits, art galleries, wines.
- Served by Sonoma Skypark Airport.
History
Sonoma Valley, California is a city in United States, with a recorded founding date of 1850. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.
Where to stay
100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, CA 95476 · fairmont.com
313 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 · bungalows313.com
310 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 · cottageinnsonoma.com
450 W Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476 · sevenbranchesvenueandinn.com
171 W Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476 · aninntoremember.com
19455 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma, CA 95476 · cinnamonbearcreeksideinn.com
Indoor
480 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 · ledsonhotel.com
138 E Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476 · trepilastri.com
29 E MacArthur St, Sonoma, CA 95476 · macarthurplace.com
18 W Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476 · swisshotelsonoma.com
158 W Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476 · sonomabungalows.com
896 W Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476 · elpuebloinn.com
630 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476 · innatsonoma.com
1325 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476 · marriott.com
239 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, CA 95476 · sonomacreekinn.com
550 2nd St W, Sonoma, CA 95476 · hilton.com
786 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476 · sonomavalleyescapes.com
1541 Denmark St, Sonoma, CA 95476
Restaurants & places to go
Steak House, Seafood, Barbecue, Grill, Restaurant · Steak House/Seafood restaurant
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 19025 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, 95476 · locations.tacobell.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-21:00 · 95476 · sonoma-eats.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-Su 12:00-21:00; Mo, We-Fr 16:00-21:00 · 18350 Sonoma Highway, 95476 · ilfuocopizza.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 602 West Napa Street, Sonoma, 95476 · locations.jackinthebox.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 19239 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, 95476 · starbucks.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:30 Features: outdoor seating · 133 East Napa Street, Sonoma, 95476 · dellasantinas.com
Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 11:00-20:00 · 18375 Sonoma Highway, 95476 · spreadkitchensonoma.com
Portuguese, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 452 1st Street East, Sonoma, 95476 · lasaletterestaurant.com
Himalayan, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 464 1st Street East, Sonoma, 95476 · pembarestaurants.com
French, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · Sonoma, 95476
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 13648 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen · glenellenstar.com
Sandwich, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Sonoma, 95476
Deli, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 20511 Broadway, Sonoma, 95476
Asian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Arnold Drive, Sonoma
Fast Food, Restaurant · Fast Food restaurant · 2660 Freemont Drive, Sonoma, 95476
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 3253 Browns Valley Road, Napa, 94558 · hopcreekpub.com
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1325 Broadway, Sonoma, 95476
Ice Cream · ice cream · 18495 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, 95476
Indoor
Mexican, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · Sonoma, 95476
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-08:30 Features: step-free access · 529 1st Street West, Sonoma, 95476 · theredgrape.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 18988 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, 95476 · mcdonalds.com
Coffee Shop, American, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 421 1st Street West, Sonoma, 95476 · sonomasunflower.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 18 West Spain Street, Sonoma, 95476 · swisshotelsonoma.com
French, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
American, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Fast Food · Opening hours: 12:00-20:00 · 405 1st Street West, Sonoma, 95476
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · cafe
Ice Cream · ice cream
Indoor
Mexican, Fast Food · Food truck Features: outdoor seating
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access · Sonoma, 95476
Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant · 18962 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, 95476
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: step-free access · 455 West Napa Street, Sonoma, 95476 · cafescooteria.com
Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Sonoma, 95476
French, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Sonoma, 95476
American, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access · Sonoma, 95476
Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 17:00-21:00 Features: step-free access · 18976 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, 95476
Cafe · cafe
Indoor
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 19:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 19:00-02:00 · 95476
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · 18636 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, 95476
21 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) 24 mi to the centre
2200 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Seattle (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 4 routes: Los Angeles*, Portland*, San Diego*, Seattle*
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, San Diego*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Napa County Airport (APC) 11 mi to the centre
Napa, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field (NOT) 12 mi to the centre
Novato, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Sonoma Skypark Airport 2.7 mi to the centre
Sonoma, CA, US
Sonoma Valley Airport 4.7 mi to the centre
Schellville/Sonoma, CA, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sonoma Skypark Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sonoma Valley, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · San Francisco, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · San Mateo, California · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Napa, California · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach