Sonoma County Travel Guide

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Popular cities in Sonoma County

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Santa Rosa
Known for Dining, Shopping and Wineries
Santa Rosa awaits: its wineries, dining, gardens and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Safari West
  • Charles M. Schulz Museum
  • Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
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Bodega Bay
Known for Dining, Sea and Beaches
Trip time! Discover the beaches, seaside and local cuisine in relaxing Bodega Bay.

Reasons to visit

  • Doran Beach
  • Bodega Dunes
  • Bodega Harbour
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Sonoma
Known for Dining, Wineries and Spas
Explore romantic Sonoma: its wineries, dining, spas and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Sonoma Plaza
  • Sonoma Raceway
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
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Guerneville
Known for Rivers, Wineries and Forests
Come to relaxing Guerneville and enjoy its forests, riverfront and hiking.

Reasons to visit

  • Armstrong Redwoods State Park
  • Johnson's Beach
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Petaluma
Known for Dining, Shopping and Beer
Trip time! Discover the live music, entertainment and riverfront in Petaluma.

Reasons to visit

  • Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
  • Helen Putnam Regional Park
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Healdsburg
Known for Dining, Wineries and Rivers
Escape to Healdsburg! Enjoy its wineries, dining and art.

Reasons to visit

  • Dry Creek Vineyard
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Stay near popular Sonoma County attractions

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Sonoma Plaza

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Sonoma Plaza is just one of the places to see in Sonoma, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this family-friendly area.
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