Sonoma County · Sonoma
Sonoma
The historic plaza town at the south end of Sonoma Valley, with tasting rooms and restaurants around a central square.
At a glance
- Type
- town
- Where it is
- Southern Sonoma Valley, about an hour from San Francisco.
About
The town of Sonoma is built around one of the largest town plazas in California, with the mission, historic adobes, restaurants and tasting rooms arranged around it. It anchors the southern end of Sonoma Valley.
Why go
Stay here for history, walkability and easy access to Sonoma Valley estates without a long drive from the Bay Area.
What makes it different
The plaza gives the town a centre that most Wine Country towns lack, and California's early history is visible on the same block as dinner.
How it fits a trip
A strong two-night base, and the most convenient Sonoma entry point for short trips.
Best for
- First-time Sonoma
- Shorter stays
- History
- Walkable stays
Wineries
Restaurants
Experiences
Hotels
El Dorado Hotel
A design-forward boutique hotel on the corner of the Sonoma Plaza with a saltwater pool and the lively El Dorado Kitchen.
Inn at Sonoma
A Four Sisters inn on Broadway with a rooftop hot tub, afternoon wine socials and a short walk to the Sonoma Plaza.
Ledson Hotel
A six-room hotel of old-world opulence on the Sonoma Plaza, with antique-filled suites, whirlpool tubs and a wine lounge.
Sonoma Hotel
A historic inn on the Sonoma Plaza dating to the late 1800s, home to the beloved the girl & the fig restaurant.
The Lodge at Sonoma Resort
A Mediterranean-inspired resort just off the Sonoma Plaza with lush gardens, a full-service spa and an evening wine reception.
Spas
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Plan Your TripReviewed 2026-09-06