The location of the Meadowcroft Winery tasting room at Cornerstone Sonoma affords visitors an eyeful of holiday wonder and whimsy. The Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Snowmen festival was on Dec. 4, and the lights stay on through December. (Michelle Walker)

25 Magical Holiday Experiences in Sonoma County

It may not snow in Sonoma County, but the region becomes its own special winter wonderland as the holidays approach. Here are the best things to eat, drink and do.

Salt and pepper crab, tamarind prawns, crawfish boil at Simmer Claw Bar in Rohnert Park. Heather Irwin/PD

Favorite Seafood Spots in Sonoma County

From fried fish and clam chowder to Dungeness crab and bay oysters, local chefs have plenty of fresh material to craft their seafood dishes.

Shawn Phillips and Lise Asimont of Dot Wine in Healdsburg. (Dot Wine)

Where to Taste Grenache Wines in Sonoma County

For International Grenache Day, Sept. 19, here are five local wineries to celebrate the Grenache grape, responsible for some of the most delicious wines in the world.

Hiking along the Kortum Trail on the Sonoma Coast. (Jerry Dodrill)

10 Best Hikes on the Sonoma Coast

A hike on one of Sonoma's many coastal trails is a perfect way to take in the natural beauty and discover the unique landscapes of this region.