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Wine country campgrounds, getaways for relaxation and adventure

{July 20th} 519 Views - 1 Comment

Whether you pitch a tent, lay your head down in a luxury RV, or sleep under the stars, camping remains the best way relax, reconnect with family and friends, and explore Sonoma wine country’s back roads. Sonoma County’s campgrounds offer a full range of opportunities – campgrounds complete with cabins (for those who think “roughing [...]

Score big with the kids during a Sonoma County vacation

{July 8th} 279 Views - 0 Comments

You can tell who are the parents of teens and ‘tweens who are visiting Sonoma County just by looking. They are harried and have a slightly glazed look that says, “How can I keep these kids entertained and still have a knock-out vacation in wine country?” Never fear; Sonoma Insider is here. Bumper boats, anyone? [...]

Have a 4th of July blast in Sonoma County

{June 29th} 446 Views - 1 Comment

Declare your independence from a run-of-the-mill 4th of July by heading to Sonoma County, where the holiday is sure to be a blast. Parades, fireworks displays, food and wine festivals are being held throughout the area. Check out our online calendar listings for more events.  Lodging, festival, and activity specials are listed here:  Sonoma County [...]

Vineyard Walks: The new way to see wine country

{June 15th} 329 Views - 0 Comments

Lace up your boots, and get ready for a wine adventure.  And  these boots aren’t meant for stomping – they are adventure bound for taking a walk or hike around the vineyards of Sonoma County. Adventure walks are not a new idea, they are as old as the hills … well, since people have been [...]

Bike Friendly Sonoma County Beckons Cyclists

{April 14th} 589 Views - 0 Comments

Cyclists who are challenged by Sonoma County’s backroads discover lodging and businesses are bike friendly here. Jimtown Store is bike friendly Tucked into Alexander Valley, the store’s staff sees many cyclists and loves having them in for a lunch, snack or treat. They offer bike friendly fare of delicious foods and drinks for refueling, have [...]

Hike a vineyard, drink some wine

{March 11th} 634 Views - 0 Comments

You’ve tasted the wines, now hike through the vineyards that grow the amazing grapes. Too active for you? New winery tasting rooms have opened, special events are planned and more. It’s a great time to visit Sonoma County. Sonoma County Vineyard Adventure Program Kicks Off The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission (SCWC) began its Vineyard Adventure [...]

Tasty new ways to explore Sonoma County

{January 27th} 735 Views - 0 Comments

Is there a tastier way to explore Sonoma County than through its restaurants? I think not. People don’t live by bread alone, but sample some of the breads at our bakeries and you’ll wonder, “Why not.” If bread is just your starter course, make sure you try out some of these new restaurants or find [...]

Awesome Lights

{December 11th} 601 Views - 0 Comments

Chad Dunbar, we salute you. Not only did we geek out at your Halloween light display, but your Christmas extravaganza of light and sound makes it look like the entire Trans-Siberian Orchestra is jamming on your front lawn. Well-played. Rather than reinvent an itinerary for Holiday lights, we’re just going to say – check out [...]

Weekend shopping in Sonoma County

{November 17th} 674 Views - 0 Comments

The quest for the perfect holiday gift is on.  Out of ideas?  Looking for inspiration?  Shopping in Sonoma County is varied and eclectic with downtown plazas full of specialty and antique stores to high-end outlets and cutting edge shopping centers.  Shopping in Sonoma County goes beyond the traditional places with stores at Cornerstone Sonoma or  [...]

Charming Cloverdale

{October 29th} 583 Views - 2 Comments

The quaint town of Cloverdale is the northernmost city in Sonoma County- about 80 miles north of San Francisco. Cloverdale offers visitors a friendly, small-town feel with oak-studded hillsides and a Main Street right out of Hollywood.  Clovderdale offers the perfect mix of great location for exploring the Dry Creek & Alexander Valley’s in Sonoma [...]