Published: November, 2018
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Sonoma, California

"Truffle fries and great wine, what else do you need?"
— Allyson Weekes
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  • Trip type: Adult, Family, Group getaway, Solo, City
  • Activity level: easy
  • Ideal length of trip: 3-4 days

to & from

Sonoma is close to San Francisco, Oakland, Napa and Santa Rosa. It’s a nice central location to explore “Wine Country” as it is between Napa, St. Helena and Glen Ellen and not far from Healdsburg.

  • Fly into San Francisco or Oakland airport and drive an hour North to Sonoma

Where to Stay

There are some smaller boutique hotels which offer amazing insight into the area and a sense of what makes this area so special. Accommodations can range from (group) luxury villas, to quaint bungalows off “The Plaza” and everything in between. The historic Sonoma Plaza has amazing tasting rooms and restaurants, and there are a number of accommodations within walking distance.

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