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What's New In Wine Country

Flamingo Resort pool
19 Favorite Hotel Pools in Sonoma County

Beat the heat with an overnight stay or day pass at one of these Wine Country hotel pools.

Michelle Patino, a Kaiser ER nurse, helped to create a medical clinic at the Petaluma Fairgrounds for fire evacuees. Photo taken at the Petaluma Fairgrounds in Petaluma, on Thursday, November 9, 2017. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)
She Was a Hero Nurse During the Pandemic. Five Years Later, Her Business Unraveled in a Sonoma County Scandal
Carol Anello's clam chowder at the Spud Point Crab Company in Bodega Bay. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
A Day Trip to Bodega Bay: Best Restaurants, Beaches and Chowder
The Molcajete at Ah Huevo! in Santa Rosa Plaza on Monday, July 14, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)
Wildly Instagrammable Café in Santa Rosa Plaza Serves up Breakfast Molcajetes and Showstopping Mimosas
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Dining

Fried Chicken Sandwich with spicy pickled slaw, jalapeños, ranch, hot sauce and fries from The Burrow Wednesday, July 9, 2025 just off the square in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / Press Democrat)
New Cafe in Healdsburg’s Former Wurst Restaurant off to a Solid Start With Family at the Forefront

The cozy café at Healdsburg's former Wurst restaurant offers a chef-driven menu for parents plus a kid-tested menu and play area for the little ones.

Noble Folk Ice Cream and Pie Bar, with locations in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg, is worth a special trip. (Noble Folk)
Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Sonoma County
Frog's Leap Winery in Rutherford. (Emma K Creative)
The Wraparound Porch at This Napa Valley Winery Is the Best Place To Taste
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Top Restaurants

The Roasted Garlic Ranch Burger with Valley Ford Estero cheese and housemade ranch dressing from Americana restaurant in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
The Best Restaurants for Newcomers to Sonoma County
Onion Soup Gratinee with croutons and melted gruyère from Brigitte Bistro Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Petaluma. (John Burgess / Press Democrat)
There’s a New Wave of French Restaurants in Sonoma County
If you're heading out to the coast, the Wild Poppy offers a creekside, dog-friendly patio with music for brunch on the weekends Saturday, July 13, 2024 on the Bodega Highway west of Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
20 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Sonoma County
A dish at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)
Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Sonoma and Napa Counties
Lumache al Pesto with spring pea pesto, morel mushrooms and aged parmesan from Stella Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Kenwood. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
25 Not-to-Miss Sonoma County Restaurants in 2025
Margherita, the queen of pizzas with sauce of fresh tomatoes, melted mozzarella cheese with fresh basil and EVOO from L'Oro di Napoli in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
The Best Italian Restaurants in Sonoma County
The fried chicken sandwich at Twin Oaks Roadhouse on Old Redwood Highway in Penngrove. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat)
The Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Every Sonoma County Town
Fried Chicken Dinner for Two with a green salad, bean cassoulet and chicken gravy from Table Culture Provisions in Petaluma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
16 Favorite Restaurants in Petaluma
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BiteClub

Pork Bassam at Half Hitch
A Favorite Local Dinner Pop-up Is Coming to The River Electric This Summer

Known for its tauntingly delicious dinner pop-ups at The Casino in Bodega, Half Hitch will be cooking at the new River Electric all summer.

Truffle fries from Willi's Wine Bar in Santa Rosa. (Willi's Wine Bar)
Where To Get the Best French Fries in Sonoma County
Farmhouse Sonoma owner Pemba Sherpa’s carpenter brother created tables and other touches from barn wood found at his Napa home to create a quaint environment in the old Palms restaurant location Friday, May 9, 2025 in Sonoma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Local Restaurateurs Receive American Dream Award for Outstanding Contributions to Community
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Greatest Hits

At House of Flowers’ 15.5-acre estate, guests can taste winemaker Chantal Forthun’s highly expressive wines in the architecturally impressive hospitality house or in the lush gardens beneath the redwoods. (Flowers Vineyards & Winery)
The Best Sonoma Wineries for First Time Visitors
Jenner Headlands Preserve. (Brook Edwards / Sonoma County Tourism)
Best Places to Stop Along Highway 1 on the Sonoma Coast
The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms
Short Rib Barbacoa Tacos from Quiote in downtown Petaluma, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
8 Must-Try Dishes in Sonoma County
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Travel

The Casini Ranch Family Campground in Duncans Mills
Top 10 Camping Spots in Sonoma County

Whether you prefer to camp under a canopy of redwoods or near waves crashing on a beach, you're sure to find your ideal campground in Sonoma County.

Johnson’s Beach in Guerneville along the Russian River. (Eileen Roche / Sonoma Magazine)
A New Generation Is Bringing Its Own Funky Vibe to the Russian River
Parade participants roll down Main St. during the 48th annual Penngrove parade in Penngrove, Sunday, July 7, 2024. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)
Small Sonoma County Town Named Among the Best in the US
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Top Wineries

The colorful flowers in the winery gardens of Lynmar Estate in Sebastopol make for a pretty backdrop for a selfie. (Lynmar Estate)
15 Sonoma Wineries With Gorgeous Gardens
Raghni Naidu, owner and founder of Naidu Wines and Vineyards in Sebastopol. Photo taken Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)
Local Wineries Among Best California Newcomers on Food & Wine List
Founded by John Pedroncelli, Sr. in 1927, the Geyserville property is now run as a fourth-generation business by president Julie Pedroncelli St. John, with Montse Reece as winemaker. (Pedroncelly Winery)
Meet the Women Behind Some of Sonoma and Napa’s Best Wines
Faust Wines' hilltop tasting room Faust Haus is set in an old Victorian overlooking Napa Valley, located in St. Helena. (Courtesy of Faust Wines)
Over a Dozen Local Bottles Make Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2024
Gap's Crown vineyard northeast of Penngrove. (Dan Quiñones/Courtesy Three Sticks Wines)
Wines To Try From the Most Iconic Vineyards in Sonoma County
To appeal to impromptu palates, Kunde Family Winery created The Daily Tour & Tasting. At $25 per person, offered seven days a week at 11 a.m., it includes a tour of Kunde’s 32,000 square foot cave and a peek at its 5,000 aging barrels. The tour is followed by a tasting of six wines only available at the winery or for wine club members’ consumption. The wines are paired with a cheese and charcuterie board.
9 Sonoma Wineries With Spectacular Views
Patio at Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma, California
These Local Wineries and Tasting Rooms Make You Feel Like You’re in France
30 Favorite Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County
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Morgan Filler, founder of See Her Swim, with friends Autumn Fuentes, in pink, and Ayla Mills, in black, at Dillon Beach near Tomales Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)
Former Pro Swimmer From Petaluma Now Designs Women's Swimwear With Style and Substance

Recognizing a need for high-performance swimwear that's also stylish, a former world champion swimmer in Petaluma launched a brand that stands up to the task.

Plums ripen in a tree at Piano Farm in Bloomfield on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)
Santa Rosa Plums Are an Enduring Local Creation. Here’s the Simplest Way To Use Them
Spicy Fried Chicken with Mac N Cheese and pickles from Lou's Luncheonette in Sonoma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat).
Where to Get the Best Fried Chicken in Sonoma County
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Home

Kitchen. (Peter Lyons)
Storybook Bohemian Cottage on Salmon Creek Hits the Market

The 1940s-era Occidental home includes charming vintage details along with new Schoolhouse Electric lighting and a Fireclay tile hearth.

Home and grounds.(Adam Potts Photography)
Modern Napa Valley Farmhouse Blends Rustic Charm With Wine Country Luxury
This new luxury five-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Kenwood is currently listed for $12,800,000—the highest price in the town’s history. (CS Photography / Sotheby’s International Realty)
Take a Look Inside the Most Expensive Property in Kenwood
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Trending

Mac and cheese
Where To Get the Best Mac and Cheese in Sonoma County
10 Cool Things To Do in Sonoma County When It’s Too Hot
The River Electric property in Guerneville
Peek Inside The River Electric, a New Camp Resort and Swim Club on the Russian River
Steak & Frites with sauce au Poivre, beef jus and garden salad from Bijou, the new Petaluma restaurant from chef Stéphane Saint Louis Monday, July 1, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
French Cuisine Meets California Flavors at New Sonoma County Bistro From Acclaimed Chef
Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini addresses an audience at Terra Madre 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Terra Madre)
Slow Food’s International Festival Is Coming to the US for the First Time — and It’s in Northern California
An outdoor patio overlooking the pond at the Bear Republic Brewing Co. brewpub in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
New Rohnert Park Restaurant to Open Soon in Former Bear Republic Location
Shrimp and pork shumai from dim sum specialist Michelle Wood, the new owner of Jimtown Store, at her home in Santa Rosa, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Jimtown 2.0 Is Finally Open in Healdsburg
Mary Cecile Agneberg, the “MotherShucker,” brings a short knife and plenty of muscle when prying open mollusks at Trillium Winebar & Taproom Friday, February 28, 2025, on Main Street in Guerneville. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
A Tiny Wine Lounge in Guerneville Is Setting the Bar High
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Napa Getaway

Napa's Bouchaine Vineyards, a Pinot Noir specialist, offers an array of fun experiences, from terrace tastings to falconry demonstrations. (Bouchaine Vineyards)
Sip With Falcons at This Wind-Swept Carneros Winery

The Pinot Noir specialist offers an array of fun experiences, from terrace tastings to falconry demonstrations.

The French Laundry in Yountville Monday, April 21, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)
Following a String of Lukewarm Reviews, French Laundry Named Top ‘Cult-Favorite Restaurant’
Sushi from Morimoto at BottleRock Napa Valley. (Courtesy of BottleRock Napa Valley)
How to BottleRock Like a Pro: Where to Eat, Sip and Actually Get Your Money’s Worth
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