{"id":4345,"date":"2021-12-10T06:00:32","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T06:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=4345"},"modified":"2023-10-25T15:27:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T15:27:30","slug":"15-best-things-to-do-in-sonoma-northern-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-sonoma-northern-california\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best things to Do in Sonoma Northern California"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sonoma-Northern-California.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sonoma-Northern-California.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sonoma-Northern-California-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sonoma is an historic city located in northern California&#8217;s Sonoma Valley, the heart of world-renowned winemaking. Visitors can visit the colonial-era Sonoma Plaza, surrounded by important 19th-century adobe buildings such as the Mission San Francisco Solano and the Sonoma Barracks, which was used by the Mexican military. The city also features a thriving farmers&#8217; market on Saturday mornings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When planning a visit to Sonoma, be prepared for a busy, crowded city. There are thousands of tourists and over ten thousand residents in Sonoma, making it a popular tourist destination. This can make it difficult to get around the area and may lead to overcrowding. Fortunately, the area offers plenty of ways to relax and enjoy the city. However, keep in mind that while you&#8217;re here, you&#8217;ll need to make arrangements for lodging, food and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A visit to Sonoma is an excellent way to enjoy the local cuisine and wines. You&#8217;ll find many wineries in the area, as well as dozens of breweries. There are several options for tasting locally produced foods and wines, including Bear Republic Brewing Co., Russian River Brewing Co., and Sunflower Caffe Expresso &amp; Wine. If you&#8217;re looking for something more casual, consider stopping by Angelo&#8217;s Wine Country Deli, Picazo Cafe &amp; Deli, or Terrapin Creek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sonoma is home to a diverse array of lodging, restaurants, and activities. Visitors can explore the region&#8217;s wineries and visit wineries, and even try local cheeses and olive oils. Moreover, there are many opportunities to see and photograph the history of the area. Sonoma is a popular place for outdoor activities, as it offers good weather all year long. You&#8217;ll also discover the city&#8217;s history through the old buildings that still stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The town is a popular destination for tourists from around the world. The stunning mountains and breathtaking views make it an ideal vacation destination. In addition to the many wineries and vineyards in the region, visitors can also enjoy a variety of outdoor activities in the area. The county includes 18 unique wineries, each with a different climate and geography. You can tour the area by bicycle or on foot, and experience a wine tasting at the various vineyards in Sonoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The region is known for its wines, and Sonoma is the birthplace of California wine. Approximately 60 varieties of grapes are grown in Sonoma. While enjoying the scenery and the outdoor activities, visitors can also take advantage of the wineries&#8217; 18 distinct appellations. This means that you can taste the local wines from the different areas of the county. You can even sample some of the different regions in the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city is located 50 miles northeast of San Francisco and 20 miles southeast of Santa Rosa in the Sonoma Valley. The town was founded in 1835 by Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo after he investigated a Russian outpost at Fort Ross, a town 50 miles north. Sonoma was home to the last of the twenty-one Franciscan missions in California. The name Sonoma is derived from the Wintun Indian word for nose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sonoma is an historic city located in northern California&#8217;s Sonoma Valley, the heart of world-renowned winemaking. Visitors can visit the colonial-era Sonoma Plaza, surrounded by important 19th-century adobe buildings such as the Mission San Francisco Solano and the Sonoma Barracks, which was used by the Mexican military. 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