| Sonoma wine region is a perfect place to enjoy | | | | POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS AND |
| the authentic California vineyard experience. Unlike | | | | ACTIVITIES: |
| the neighboring Napa wine region which is more | | | | 1. Take a hot air balloon ride end enjoy the |
| commercialized, Sonoma wine country has is | | | | vastness and beauty of wine region from the |
| more smaller and family owned and operated kind | | | | sky. There are many hot air ballooning operators |
| of wineries. You will find very friendly people in | | | | in the region. |
| Sonoma country wine tasting rooms, more than | | | | 2. Visit the beautiful River rock casino at Russian |
| anywhere in the whole wine growing region. | | | | river and Alexander valley, offering a range of |
| Sonoma wine country has more than 200 | | | | services to their guests. |
| wineries (big and small) and it has about 100 | | | | 3. Point Arena Lighthouse and Museum. |
| thousand acres wine growing land. | | | | 4. Boating and fishing facilities at the Sonoma |
| Sonoma has 5 distinct wine-growing districts: Dry | | | | coast along the Pacific ocean and along the |
| Creek Valley, Los Carneros District, Sonoma | | | | Russian river. Rent a cabin at Jenner facing the |
| Valley, Russian River Valley and Alexander Valley. | | | | ocean and spend the night with your loved ones. |
| You will find the premium quality wines of both | | | | 5. Taste the Sonoma county goat cheese |
| white and red wine, famous categories include | | | | considered the best in country. |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pino, Syrah, Zinfandel, | | | | 6. Safari west wildlife preserve. |
| Shiraz and very often vineyards have their own | | | | 7. Hike at the Armstrong Redwoods state |
| special wine. The best time to visit the region is | | | | reserve . |
| during summers when the vines/grape plants are | | | | 8. Infineon Raceway where you can enjoy |
| loaded with grapes. Although it can be a bit warm, | | | | professional car racing experience. |
| it is truly the best time to enjoy the true | | | | 9. Fort Ross State Historic Park: The site of |
| ambiance of the region. | | | | trading post and fort established by Russians in |
| To reach the Sonoma wine country, just drive 30 | | | | 1812. |
| miles north of Golden gate bridge and about 20 | | | | 10. Train Ride and wine train. |
| miles more to reach the wine growing heartland | | | | 11. Petrified forest and old faithful geyser in |
| of the region. You can alternatively fly here by | | | | Calistoga. |
| using the services of Horizon airlines which | | | | 12. Several premium Golf courses, Spa's and |
| connects Sonoma county's Santa Rosa Airport | | | | shopping malls for you to relax. |
| (RSA) to Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Seattle. | | | | 13. Being so close to San Francisco you may also |
| There are shuttle buses (Airporter Express) | | | | consider visiting the GOLDEN GATE bridge, Pier |
| directly from San Francisco and Oakland airports | | | | 39,Alcatraz, China Town and the famous Crooked |
| to the county. Although there is public transport | | | | street of SF Downtown. |
| available in bigger cities of the county, to visit the | | | | 14. Luther Burbank Home and Gardens: Life and |
| core wine region you will need to drive on your | | | | work of the horticulturist who introduced 800 |
| own. To fully enjoy the region, we suggest you | | | | variety of flowers, fruits, nuts etc.. |
| to stay here for at least a few days and not plan | | | | 15. Nightlife is good too, there are several bars |
| just a day-trip. Sonoma county has more to offer | | | | and clubs especially in Santa Rosa. |
| than just wine, it is a huge entertainment location | | | | Great websites for comprehensive information |
| on its own offering a variety of activities and | | | | are sonoma-county.org, and sonomacounty. |
| attractions, some of which are listed below. | | | | |