Sonoma County · Areas
Towns and appellations of Sonoma County.
Sonoma is not one place. Where you stay decides what your days look like — a plaza town, a wooded hamlet, a river valley or the coast. Here is how each part reads.
Sonoma County · Healdsburg
Healdsburg
A plaza town where three appellations meet — arguably the most complete base in Sonoma County.
Sonoma County · Sonoma
Sonoma
The historic plaza town at the south end of Sonoma Valley, with tasting rooms and restaurants around a central square.
Sonoma County · Glen Ellen
Glen Ellen
A wooded hamlet in mid Sonoma Valley, quieter and greener than the towns at either end.
Sonoma County · Kenwood
Kenwood
A small crossroads in upper Sonoma Valley below the Mayacamas, with vineyards on both sides of Highway 12.
Sonoma County · Sebastopol
Sebastopol
West county town among apple orchards and cool-climate vineyards, with a farm-driven food culture.
Sonoma County · Russian River Valley
Russian River Valley
Cool, fog-influenced appellation known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with redwoods along the river.
Sonoma County · Dry Creek Valley
Dry Creek Valley
A narrow valley northwest of Healdsburg, long associated with old-vine Zinfandel.
Sonoma County · Alexander Valley
Alexander Valley
Warmer northern appellation growing Cabernet Sauvignon along the upper Russian River.
Sonoma County · Sonoma Valley
Sonoma Valley
The valley running from the town of Sonoma north to Santa Rosa, mixing history, spa resorts and mixed plantings.
Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Coast
Pacific coastline west of the vineyards — cliffs, river mouth and cool-climate planting inland.