Guidebook for Sonoma
Food Scene
This fresh, local, mostly organic Mexican restaurant within walking distance from the house! The chard enchiladas, tamales, and fish tacos are favorites. Definitely get the chilaquiles if you get there before 11am!
141 locals recommend
El Molino Central
11 Central AveThis fresh, local, mostly organic Mexican restaurant within walking distance from the house! The chard enchiladas, tamales, and fish tacos are favorites. Definitely get the chilaquiles if you get there before 11am!
This easy-paced neighborhood coffee shop is an easy 1/2 mile walk from the house. Locally-roasted beans and in-house baked scones, muffins, and cookies are delish!
39 locals recommend
Barking Dog Roasters
18133 CA-12This easy-paced neighborhood coffee shop is an easy 1/2 mile walk from the house. Locally-roasted beans and in-house baked scones, muffins, and cookies are delish!
California Cuisine with a sophisticated, yet
relaxed, wine country spirit. Great place for that special dinner!
98 locals recommend
El Dorado Kitchen
405 1st St WCalifornia Cuisine with a sophisticated, yet
relaxed, wine country spirit. Great place for that special dinner!
Casual, urban tavern with a chill ambiance,
eclectic, locally sourced small plates & a raw bar.
Craft cocktails plus great food and staff.
36 locals recommend
Oso Sonoma
9 E Napa StCasual, urban tavern with a chill ambiance,
eclectic, locally sourced small plates & a raw bar.
Craft cocktails plus great food and staff.
A Sonoma Icon! Country Food with a French Passion.
Also great for Sunday brunch.
(You can eat in the bar without reservations)
175 locals recommend
the girl & the fig
110 W Spain StA Sonoma Icon! Country Food with a French Passion.
Also great for Sunday brunch.
(You can eat in the bar without reservations)
Drinks & Nightlife
https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/best-wineries-napa-sonoma-bay-area-wine-country/
Great place for wine tasting on the Plaza... Historic, beautifully-spacious room, great wines & staff. Call ahead if you'd like eat as well as taste.
18 locals recommend
Pangloss Cellars
35 E Napa StGreat place for wine tasting on the Plaza... Historic, beautifully-spacious room, great wines & staff. Call ahead if you'd like eat as well as taste.
A tiny Speakeasy serving up local wine and beer, and great local music. There may be a small cover charge sometimes.
11 locals recommend
Sonoma Speakeasy and American Music Hall
452 1st St EA tiny Speakeasy serving up local wine and beer, and great local music. There may be a small cover charge sometimes.
Parks & Nature
15 minutes from the Highlands Hideaway, enjoy a beautiful 3-4 mile hike around the cute lake, or opt for a walk on the easy paved path.
39 locals recommend
Sonoma Valley Regional Park
13630 Sonoma Hwy15 minutes from the Highlands Hideaway, enjoy a beautiful 3-4 mile hike around the cute lake, or opt for a walk on the easy paved path.
Arts & Culture
When you're in the Sonoma Square, you'll see the historic Mission at the corner of Spain and West 1st Street.
Mission San Francisco Solano was the 21st, last, and northernmost mission in California. It was the only mission built in Alta California after Mexico gained independence from Spain. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_San_Francisco_Solano_(California)
34 locals recommend
Mission San Francisco Solano
114 E Spain StWhen you're in the Sonoma Square, you'll see the historic Mission at the corner of Spain and West 1st Street.
Mission San Francisco Solano was the 21st, last, and northernmost mission in California. It was the only mission built in Alta California after Mexico gained independence from Spain. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_San_Francisco_Solano_(California)
Shopping
Sonoma Plaza