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Madeira House co-owner Jacqueline Goncalves in Jenner Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Here’s How To Keep It Cozy in Sonoma County

January 2026January 2026

Sure, you can spend the winter months hunkered down at home, but Sonoma County is brimming with experiences that warm both body and soul.

3/2/2014: B1: TOASTING WINE COUNTRY: College friends from Sonoma State University and Santa Rosa Junior College pose for a picture at Truett Hurst in the Dry Creek Valley. The annual Wine Road Barrel Tasting, which draws many young tasters, continues today and next weekend. PC: College friends from SSU and SRJC pose for a picture at Truett Hurst in the Dry Creek Valley. The 36th Annual Wine Road Barrel Tasting continues on Sunday and next weekend.

8 Reasons Why Winter Is a Great Time to Visit Sonoma Wine Country

January 2026January 2026

In winter, you can visit Wine Country for a fraction of the cost and without the crowds. Here's what else to look forward to.

A live dungeness crab at Oliver's Market in Santa Rosa, Thursday Nov. 17, 2016. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat) 2016

The Ultimate Guide to Crab Feeds in Sonoma County

January 2026January 2026

Grab your shell crackers and get ready for several weeks of buttery, succulent, all-you-can-eat crab in Sonoma County.

Coffee and pastry from Flying Goat Coffee. (Jenna Fisher)

10 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Sonoma County

December 2025December 2025

Stumped on what to do when it gets damp and gray outside? Here are some suggestions on how to make a rainy day a little brighter.

Whale Watch volunteer Larry Tiller, of Healdsburg, watches the horizon for spouts from Bodega Head on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

Where to Go Whale Watching on the Sonoma Coast

December 2025December 2025

The peak months for whale watching are January through May. Bring binoculars for a spectacular sighting.

It’s all about pooches and Pinot at Lula Cellars in the Anderson Valley. (Lula Cellars)

Spend a Perfect Wine Weekend in Mendocino County

November 2025

Once here, weekenders will find a wonderland of 90-plus wineries, award winning farm-to-table fare and 90 miles of stunning Pacific coastline.

Winemaker Vanessa Wong heads out to the vineyards to check on ripening, a daily chore at harvest. (Kim Carroll)

Spend a Perfect Wine Weekend on the Sonoma Coast

October 2025

The charm of this out-of-the-ordinary Wine Country escape is ideal for those who enjoy the journey as much as they do the destination.

Braised Short Ribs with polenta and broccolini and a red wine Demi Reduction sauce from the Beet Restaurant and Wine Shop Friday, September 13, 2024, in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Spend a Perfect Wine Weekend in Northern Sonoma County

October 2025October 2025

From sophisticated Healdsburg to “Wild West” Geyserville to down-to-earth Cloverdale, north Sonoma County is teeming with charm.

The pool at The Lodge at Bodega Bay. (Travis Watts/The Lodge at Bodega Bay)

The Lodge at Bodega Bay Named No. 1 Hotel in the World

October 2025

For the second year in a row, this coastal lodge came in at No. 1 on Condé Nast Traveler's list of the 50 best hotels in the world.

Jeremiah Kahmoson mountain biking in Annadel-Trione State Park, Santa Rosa, California. (Jerry Dodrill Photography)

Want to Explore the Best of Sonoma County? There’s a State Park for That!

September 2025September 2025

Visit redwood reserves, oak woodlands, coastal regions and historic landmarks with our guide to Sonoma County's state parks.

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