Sonoma Valley Terrace Guidebook

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Sonoma Valley Terrace Guidebook

Wineries

One of the closest vineyards to SVT (5 minutes) on Hwy 12. Beautiful estate. High-end winery. Tastings require an appointment and are a little pricey but they include a tour.
23 locals recommend
Hamel Family Wines
15401 Sonoma Hwy
23 locals recommend
One of the closest vineyards to SVT (5 minutes) on Hwy 12. Beautiful estate. High-end winery. Tastings require an appointment and are a little pricey but they include a tour.
The largest estate vineyard in Sonoma Valley. Further out Hwy 12 than Hamel (10 minutes from SVT). Very inviting atmosphere and nice outdoor space.
Kunde Estates
9825 Sonoma Highway
The largest estate vineyard in Sonoma Valley. Further out Hwy 12 than Hamel (10 minutes from SVT). Very inviting atmosphere and nice outdoor space.
Located in the Mayacamas Mountain range behind SVT. About 10 minutes drive up Moon Mountain Road. Beautiful drive through the vineyards of Moon Mountain. The road is a little narrow, but it's a short drive. Very unique winery.
11 locals recommend
Repris Wines
1700 Moon Mountain Rd
11 locals recommend
Located in the Mayacamas Mountain range behind SVT. About 10 minutes drive up Moon Mountain Road. Beautiful drive through the vineyards of Moon Mountain. The road is a little narrow, but it's a short drive. Very unique winery.
Great place to stop on the way from San Francisco. It is one of the first vineyards you will pass, about 30 minutes after crossing the Golden Gate bridge. Their focus is sparkling wines.
59 locals recommend
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
23555 Arnold Dr
59 locals recommend
Great place to stop on the way from San Francisco. It is one of the first vineyards you will pass, about 30 minutes after crossing the Golden Gate bridge. Their focus is sparkling wines. 
No. 1 recommendation! SVT's favorite tour at their biodynamic farm, includes wine tasting. 12 minutes from SVT. Cozy atmosphere with nice outdoor spaces and gardens in the rolling hills of Glen Ellen.
89 locals recommend
Benziger Family Winery
1883 London Ranch Rd
89 locals recommend
No. 1 recommendation! SVT's favorite tour at their biodynamic farm, includes wine tasting. 12 minutes from SVT. Cozy atmosphere with nice outdoor spaces and gardens in the rolling hills of Glen Ellen.
Very festive atmosphere and a great place to stop if doing a day trip to Napa Valley as it is on the way.
87 locals recommend
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
2000 Denmark Street
87 locals recommend
Very festive atmosphere and a great place to stop if doing a day trip to Napa Valley as it is on the way.
Another great stop if doing a day trip to Napa Valley. It is at the halfway point between Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley, about 20 minutes from SVT. Stunning Chateau on the hillside. You can't miss it. They focus on sparkling wines.
66 locals recommend
Domaine Carneros
1240 Duhig Rd
66 locals recommend
Another great stop if doing a day trip to Napa Valley. It is at the halfway point between Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley, about 20 minutes from SVT. Stunning Chateau on the hillside. You can't miss it. They focus on sparkling wines.

Restaurants

California menu with local, seasonal ingredients. Ask for a table on the back patio, it's a very nice and romantic atmosphere!! Great food!! Reservations recommended.
98 locals recommend
El Dorado Kitchen
405 1st St W
98 locals recommend
California menu with local, seasonal ingredients. Ask for a table on the back patio, it's a very nice and romantic atmosphere!! Great food!! Reservations recommended.
French restaurant in Sonoma Plaza. Very popular with locals. Reservations recommended.
175 locals recommend
the girl & the fig
110 W Spain St
175 locals recommend
French restaurant in Sonoma Plaza. Very popular with locals. Reservations recommended.
Portuguese restaurant in Sonoma Plaza. Wood oven roasted seafood dishes are great!! Reservations recommended.
41 locals recommend
LaSalette
452 1st St E
41 locals recommend
Portuguese restaurant in Sonoma Plaza. Wood oven roasted seafood dishes are great!! Reservations recommended.
Brewery near Sonoma Plaza. Big open outdoor space, live music, fun place!!
65 locals recommend
HopMonk Tavern Sonoma
691 Broadway
65 locals recommend
Brewery near Sonoma Plaza. Big open outdoor space, live music, fun place!!
Casual California style Mexican. Local favorite. Michelin Bib Gourmand rated. Walking distance (long walk).. about 20-25 minutes from SVT (5 minute drive).
141 locals recommend
El Molino Central
11 Central Ave
141 locals recommend
Casual California style Mexican. Local favorite. Michelin Bib Gourmand rated. Walking distance (long walk).. about 20-25 minutes from SVT (5 minute drive).
Popular local spot. Wood oven cooking. Michelin Bib Gourmand rated.
127 locals recommend
Glen Ellen Star
13648 Arnold Dr
127 locals recommend
Popular local spot. Wood oven cooking. Michelin Bib Gourmand rated.
Good quality American comfort food!! Happy hour: 2PM - 5PM. On Hwy 12 (10 minutes from SVT).
37 locals recommend
TIPS Roadside
8445 Sonoma Hwy
37 locals recommend
Good quality American comfort food!! Happy hour: 2PM - 5PM. On Hwy 12 (10 minutes from SVT).
Nepalese/Indian restaurant in Glen Ellen. Great outdoor atmosphere and dining along Sonoma Creek. Garlic naan is great.
36 locals recommend
Yeti
14301 Arnold Dr
36 locals recommend
Nepalese/Indian restaurant in Glen Ellen. Great outdoor atmosphere and dining along Sonoma Creek. Garlic naan is great.
American dining. Great Waygu steak burgers. Adjacent to Yeti, similarly great outdoor atmosphere.
13 locals recommend
The Mill at Glen Ellen
14301 Arnold Drive
13 locals recommend
American dining. Great Waygu steak burgers. Adjacent to Yeti, similarly great outdoor atmosphere.
Mexican food at Sonoma Plaza. Nice atmosphere on the back patio. Good food!!
12 locals recommend
La Casa
121 E Spain St
12 locals recommend
Mexican food at Sonoma Plaza. Nice atmosphere on the back patio. Good food!!
It's "Salt & Stone" now >> http://www.saltstonekenwood.com/ Open outdoor seating with a great view. Great seafood selection.
57 locals recommend
The Kenwood Restaurant & Bar
9900 Sonoma Hwy
57 locals recommend
It's "Salt & Stone" now >> http://www.saltstonekenwood.com/ Open outdoor seating with a great view. Great seafood selection.
Closeby. Good for delivery/take out, very good pizza and pasta. They have a cozy location in Sonoma Plaza as well.
23 locals recommend
Mary's Pizza Shack
8 W Spain St
23 locals recommend
Closeby. Good for delivery/take out, very good pizza and pasta. They have a cozy location in Sonoma Plaza as well.
Quality California Cuisine by celebrity chef Michael Mina
17 locals recommend
Wit & Wisdom Tavern
1325 Broadway
17 locals recommend
Quality California Cuisine by celebrity chef Michael Mina

Cafe/Bakery/Deli/Grocery store 

French bakery in Glen Ellen. We love their pastries and sandwiches! Outdoor seating area in back.
35 locals recommend
Les Pascals Patisserie et Boulangerie
13758 Arnold Dr
35 locals recommend
French bakery in Glen Ellen. We love their pastries and sandwiches! Outdoor seating area in back.
Grocery/Deli Across the street of Les Pascals. Big sandwiches and hot bar food selection. Peet’s coffee sold inside. Has a very cute picnic area behind the store.
61 locals recommend
Glen Ellen Village Market
13751 Arnold Dr
61 locals recommend
Grocery/Deli Across the street of Les Pascals. Big sandwiches and hot bar food selection. Peet’s coffee sold inside. Has a very cute picnic area behind the store.
They roast coffee beans on site. Open everyday 7:00am - 1:00pm. Strawberry croissant is our favorite. Closest coffee shop, 5 mins drive.
39 locals recommend
Barking Dog Roasters
18133 CA-12
39 locals recommend
They roast coffee beans on site. Open everyday 7:00am - 1:00pm. Strawberry croissant is our favorite. Closest coffee shop, 5 mins drive.
Bakery/cafe for breakfast/lunch. Very close to us on Hwy. 12 They have a patio. Great pastries and vegan sweets!
16 locals recommend
Baker & Cook
18812 CA-12
16 locals recommend
Bakery/cafe for breakfast/lunch. Very close to us on Hwy. 12 They have a patio. Great pastries and vegan sweets!
Cute country store with merchandise items and wines. Cafe for breakfast/lunch. Beautiful garden outdoor area. Good Sandwiches. We love the breakfast croissant sandwich (available until 11:30am) and the lattes.
26 locals recommend
Sonoma's Best Wine Merchant
1190 E Napa St
26 locals recommend
Cute country store with merchandise items and wines. Cafe for breakfast/lunch. Beautiful garden outdoor area. Good Sandwiches. We love the breakfast croissant sandwich (available until 11:30am) and the lattes.
Grocery/Deli close to the plaza. A variety of good deli food to go, sushi, sandwiches,. etc.,. Also, good coffee, flesh squeezed juice, smoothies, and sweets! They have everything you need for a picnic. 7 mins drive from here.
86 locals recommend
Sonoma Market
500 W Napa St
86 locals recommend
Grocery/Deli close to the plaza. A variety of good deli food to go, sushi, sandwiches,. etc.,. Also, good coffee, flesh squeezed juice, smoothies, and sweets! They have everything you need for a picnic. 7 mins drive from here. 

Activity/Entertainment

Sonoma Overlook Trail offers a pleasant 3 mile hike with views of the Sonoma Valley.
41 locals recommend
Sonoma Overlook Trail
198 1st St W
41 locals recommend
Sonoma Overlook Trail offers a pleasant 3 mile hike with views of the Sonoma Valley.
From 4th St West, near the Sonoma Plaza, the trail ascends up a gently sloped path before heading upward through an oak woodland. The trails offer beautiful views of Sonoma Valley, San Francisco and San Pablo Bays.
11 locals recommend
Montini Open Space Preserve trailhead
4th Street West
11 locals recommend
From 4th St West, near the Sonoma Plaza, the trail ascends up a gently sloped path before heading upward through an oak woodland. The trails offer beautiful views of Sonoma Valley, San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. 
A wine country marketplace and beautiful garden. Located across the street from Gloria Ferrer winery.
52 locals recommend
Cornerstone Sonoma
23570 Arnold Dr
52 locals recommend
A wine country marketplace and beautiful garden. Located across the street from Gloria Ferrer winery. 
Little bit more than 1 hour drive (45miles) from SVT. Stunning beaches along Hwy 1. Great Scottish style links golf course in Bodega Bay - The Links at Bodega Harbour.
291 locals recommend
Bodega Bay
291 locals recommend
Little bit more than 1 hour drive (45miles) from SVT. Stunning beaches along Hwy 1. Great Scottish style links golf course in Bodega Bay - The Links at Bodega Harbour.
Horseback Trail Rides in Bodega Bay. It has panoramic views of the beautiful rolling hills of the Sonoma Coast of Bodega Bay.
11 locals recommend
Horse N Around Trail Rides
18401 CA-1
11 locals recommend
Horseback Trail Rides in Bodega Bay. It has panoramic views of the beautiful rolling hills of the Sonoma Coast of Bodega Bay.
Horseback riding, music events, beer and wine bar
The Ranch At Lake Sonoma
100 Marina Rd
Horseback riding, music events, beer and wine bar
Activities at Russian River: https://www.sonomamag.com/things-to-do-russian-river-ca/?gSlide=1
14 locals recommend
Russian River
14 locals recommend
Activities at Russian River: https://www.sonomamag.com/things-to-do-russian-river-ca/?gSlide=1
Local place to rent bicycles
12 locals recommend
Wine Country Cyclery
262 W Napa St
12 locals recommend
Local place to rent bicycles

Neighborhoods

Yountville is in the heart of Napa Valley. Lots of shops and restaurants all within walking distance, including 3 Michelin Star restaurant, The French Laundry.
51 locals recommend
Yountville
51 locals recommend
Yountville is in the heart of Napa Valley. Lots of shops and restaurants all within walking distance, including 3 Michelin Star restaurant, The French Laundry.
The Sonoma Plaza downtown has lots of restaurants, boutiques, tasting rooms, etc., Sonoma mission is located at the plaza.
166 locals recommend
Sonoma
166 locals recommend
The Sonoma Plaza downtown has lots of restaurants, boutiques, tasting rooms, etc., Sonoma mission is located at the plaza.
Quaint downtown area close by with shops and restaurants.
25 locals recommend
Glen Ellen
25 locals recommend
Quaint downtown area close by with shops and restaurants.
Another popular neighborhood with boutiques and restaurants. It's about a 45 minute drive to get there. https://www.sonoma.com/blog/healdsburg-plaza-guide/ https://www.sonomacounty.com/articles/shopping-plaza-healdsburg
7 locals recommend
Healdsburg Town Square
7 locals recommend
Another popular neighborhood with boutiques and restaurants. It's about a 45 minute drive to get there. https://www.sonoma.com/blog/healdsburg-plaza-guide/ https://www.sonomacounty.com/articles/shopping-plaza-healdsburg

Sightseeing

Easy hiking trails, Jack London Museum, short walk to Jack London cottage and remains of the Wolf House.
201 locals recommend
Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch Rd
201 locals recommend
Easy hiking trails, Jack London Museum, short walk to Jack London cottage and remains of the Wolf House.
Hiking trails of different levels from easy to hard. Great elevated views. You can see Hood Mountain from the deck of SVT. It is the largest mountain as you look out to the right from the deck.
Hood Mountain Regional Park
Hiking trails of different levels from easy to hard. Great elevated views. You can see Hood Mountain from the deck of SVT. It is the largest mountain as you look out to the right from the deck.

City advice

Getting around

Recommended driver services

Great feedback from SVT guests--> driveninnapavalley.com Deb Sharpe DRIVEN (707)732-3692 Deb@driveninnapavalley.com Also, https://nvboutiquewinetours.com/ (A custom itinerary just for you) And, https://wedriveyourcarnapavalley.com/
Getting around

Tour companies (they have private and share options)

https://www.platypustours.com/ (Sonoma/Napa) https://gogrape.com/sonoma/wine-tour-excursions/ (Sonoma valley)