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Best Soy Latte On Earth

by jeffh2 years ago in Local Secrets.0 Comments

Howards Restaurant in Occidental has the best soy latte on earth. It is served in a big, handleless bowl and goes great with their local foods including the Smoked Salmon Benedict.

Best Sonoma County Vistas

by Beth2 years ago in Itineraries.1 Comment

Every vacationer wants the perfect picture.  From the miles of rolling vineyards to the rugged Sonoma Coastline, we have the perfect place to wow your friends and inspire envy in everyone who browses through your photos. Lake Sonoma Visitor’s Center: 3333 Skaggs Springs Road Geyserville, CA 95441 South Lake Trailhead overlook has nice picnic areas and a great view off {…}

This weekend in Sonoma County

by Beth3 years ago in Insiders Guide.1 Comment

Feeling festive with this warm summer weather?   There is plenty to do in and around Sonoma County.  Why not get out there, have some fun and meet some people!   Here are a few of the things going on: Luthur Burbank Rose Parade Saturday, May 16th, 2009 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM 115th Luther Burbank Rose Parade & Festival ‘Through the {…}

Fermentation Celebration Yields Short Vacation

by tina3 years ago in Itineraries.2 Comments

Take a “hot” little trip to Sonoma County this weekend that will celebrate the ancient process of fermentation. (“Hot,” as in fermentation creates heat. Get it?) The Freestone Fermentation Festival, Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, will be held at Salmon Creek School. Visitors can participate in hands-on presentations by the award-winning Wild Flour Bread, Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary, Freestone Vineyards {…}

Go West, Young Man. Occidental.

by timz3 years ago in Insiders Guide.2 Comments

The fifth annual Fool’s Parade in Occidental is over, which means you’ll have to gently fold up your Bedazzled pair of Faerie Wings and store them next to your Gary Glitter Glam Rock Boots and Utilikilt until next year. But don’t let another year go by without stopping by this cute little town in an even cuter valley soon. Occidental, {…}

This Weekend in Sonoma County

by Beth3 years ago in Insiders Guide.0 Comments

All Weekend Sonoma International Film Festival. Various locations in Sonoma. See the lineup at www.sonomafilmfest.org Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Westside Park, Bodega Bay, $10 adults, kids under 10 free.   www.bbfishfest.com Friday The Timber Cove Inn, The Thugz will be playing from 6-9 p.m. in the Sequoia Lounge. 21780 North Coast Hwy 1, www.timbercoveinn.com Club Yamagata, {…}

Tracking the Bohemian Connection – West Sonoma County

by timz3 years ago in Insiders Guide.0 Comments

Christine Delsol, one of an alarmingly many of former Chronicle staffers-turned-stringers, explored the quirky and fun Bohemian Highway, as detailed in this Sunday’s San Francisco Chronicle’s Travel section. Some of the best tips: check out Wild Flour Bread in Freestone, try Howard’s in Occidental for coffee and don’t try to break into the Bohemian Grove. Bad things happen dude, bad {…}

Yet 3 More Free Things to Do in Wine Country

by timz3 years ago in Insiders Guide.0 Comments

Wine country doesn’t have to cost you tons of cash Here in the Sonoma Wine Country, we know that there are plenty of great things to see and do that are free! Here’s three more in our list: Watch the world go by from the stoop of LOCALS tasting room in Geyserville. On the crossroads of Highway 128 in the {…}

Winter in Sonoma

by timz3 years ago in Blogs.0 Comments

Not only stunning photos, but some great tips on wine country in winter. The writer makes some good points about wine tasting in Napa versus Sonoma, and even offers good insight about west Sonoma County and towns like Occidental. And, again, the photos are gorgeous. While the rest of America hunkers down for a long, cold winter indoors, Northern Californians {…}

Last minute shopping can be pleasant

by Beth3 years ago in Insiders Guide.0 Comments

If you have some last minute shopping to do you can actually make it a pleasant experience. Take a drive out to Duncans Mills or to Occidental. Not only will you get to take in the scenic views of vineyards and the redwoods, but you will also avoid the throngs of people rushing around. Your friends or that special person {…}