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County Facts
Profile
Located 35 miles north of the
Golden Gate Bridge, reached via U.S. Highway 101, served by Sonoma
County, Oakland and San Francisco airports
County size is 1,604 square
miles, population is 450,100
Bordered to the west by the
Pacific Ocean, to the east by the Mayacamas Mountains, to the south
by San Pablo Bay, and to the north by the Geysers
Sonoma County's charming and
all-encompassing diversity is reflected in its terrain, towns and
experiences
Mild winters and sunny summers
make Sonoma County a four-season visitor destination
Lodging and Accommodations
Room rates lower Sunday
through Thursday and January-April; average daily room rates 33%
lower than San Francisco with no parking fees
Vintage blend of deluxe
resorts, B&Bs, inns, first class, moderate, and budget hotels
Unique and unusual
accommodation types including national historic registry buildings,
inns located in vineyards, vacation rentals and exotic lodgings
Special packages offered by
many hotels include golf, spa, romance, family and recreation themes
Terrain
Sonoma County's 12
appellations also serve as natural ways to approach the county's
diverse regions. They are: Alexander Valley, Carneros, Chalk Hill,
Dry Creek Valley, Green Valley, Knights Valley, Rockpile, Russian
River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma Valley and
Northern Sonoma.
Towns
The enchanting cities and
towns of Sonoma County include Annapolis, Asti, Bodega, Bodega Bay,
Boyes Hot Springs, Cazadero, Cloverdale, Cotati, Duncans Mills,
Forestville, Fort Ross, Freestone, Fulton, Geyserville, Glen Ellen,
Graton, Guerneville, Healdsburg, Jenner, Kenwood, Monte Rio,
Occidental, Petaluma, Rio Nido, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Schelville,
Sebastopol, Sonoma, The Sea Ranch, Valley Ford, Windsor
Attractions & Activities
Wine: more than 190
award-class wineries, many open for tours and most offering
complimentary tastings
Food: locally-raised
ingredients and amazing chefs give Sonoma County extraordinary
culinary credentials (and taste!)
Pacific Coast: 58 miles of
dramatic coastline and wild Sonoma County Coast beaches
Riverfront resorts, redwood
parks, canoeing and kayaking, beaches
Quiet backroads criss-cross
Sonoma County, perfect for country drives and cycling
Championship golf courses
countywide, from the ocean to the mountains
History: Mexican, Spanish,
Russian, and Early Californian forts, missions, mansions
Agritours: More than 100 farms
and specialty growers open to visitors and groups
Water Sports: Lake Sonoma,
ocean fishing charters, water-skiing, canoeing, kayaking
Shopping: Premium factory
outlets, antique stores, art galleries, craft boutiques, wine
country gifts
Outdoor Recreation: Hiking,
biking, fishing, wildflower-carpeted state and regional parks,
protected wetlands explored via boardwalk
Spas: An eclectic collection
of day and resort spas offering a range of treatment options from
the traditional to the avant garde
Art & culture: symphony,
theater and headliner concerts, artist studios, galleries, walks,
classes
Adrenaline sports: mountain
biking, skydiving, trapeze play, ropes courses, hot air ballooning,
race car driving
More information is
also available at
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