Sebastopol

Sebastopol sits west of Santa Rosa in the Sonoma County countryside, historically apple-growing land and now also planted to cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the edge of the Russian River Valley.

Sebastopol suits travelers who care about farms, makers and food sourcing as much as about wine.

The orchard-and-vineyard mix and the town's independent, agricultural character make it read differently from the plaza towns.

A good day chapter, or a base for travelers heading to the coast.