Sonoma Valley Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region in Sonoma County, California
About Sonoma Valley
Sonoma Valley is an international tourist destination, but, unlike its glitzy and more famous neighbor ofNapa Valley, to the east, it is known for its rural landscapes, casual style, and slightly more affordable prices. Historically, Sonoma Valley was called the Valley of the Moon by the Indigenous peoples who resided in the area and lived here for more than 12,000 years prior to contact with Spanish, Mexicans and Americans. In 1824, the last and northern-most Spanish mission was built in Sonoma. It is maintained today, along with numerous buildings in the area, by California Parks and Recreation, as a state park. In 1846, the Bear Flag Revolution took place, when a small group of Americans took over the region from the Mexican government; the "Bear Flag Republic" ended one month later wh
Top Attractions in Sonoma Valley
Explore the best things to see and do in Sonoma Valley:
- ★Above the Wine Country Balloon Tours
- ★Anaba Wines
- ★Bartholomew Park Winery
- ★Benziger Family Winery
- ★B.R. Cohn Winery
- ★Buena Vista Winery
- ★Classic car races
- ★Cline Cellars
Sonoma Valley Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: