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What's New In Wine Country

The beer menu is written on a large chalkboard behind the bar at Crooked Goat Brewing, in Sebastopol, on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Russian River and More: Best Sonoma County Breweries for First-Time Visitors

Today is National IPA Day! With a number of first-class beer venues to choose from, here are some of our favorite spots in Sonoma County.

Schoolhouse Beach at Sonoma Coast State Park near Bodega Bay. (Sonoma County Tourism)

From the Russian River to the Coast: Here Are the Best Beaches in Sonoma County

A fresh poke bowl with ahi tuna, sweet onions, edamame and Macadamia nuts at Salt & Sea at The Barlow in Sebastopol. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)

New Restaurant Brings Hawaiian Poke and Japanese Sandwiches to The Barlow

The Picobar at Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection in Calistoga is an outdoor, poolside cafe. Photo taken on Thursday, September 23, 2021. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

2 Local Spots Named Among World’s Best by Travel + Leisure

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Beef Combination Pho Soup with steak, flank, brisket trip & meatball from VN Flavor restaurant Wednesday, August 3, 2025 in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

New Vietnamese Restaurant in Rohnert Park Is Pho-Nominal

A decade-long dream becomes reality at this family-owned restaurant in Rohnert Park.

A Strawberry Cheesecake Premium Roll at Pink Sugar Creamery in Santa Rosa. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

6 Unique Cool Treats to Try This Summer in Sonoma County

Lynzie Brodhun, left, and her sister Lexi Brodhun drink beer and listen to live music at Brewster's in Petaluma on Sunday, September 9, 2018. (Beth Schlanker/ The Press Democrat)

15 Favorite Restaurants and Bars with Live Music in Sonoma County

Top Restaurants

1/21/2012: B1: PC: Jamie Spaletta, prepares to take an order, Friday Jan. 20, 2012 at Volpi's Ristorante and Historical Bar in Petaluma. (Kent Porter / Press Democrat) 2012

Historic Sonoma County Restaurants That Are Still Going Strong

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)

25 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Sonoma County

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

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

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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)

New Owner of Healdsburg's Jimtown Store Finally Puts Her Signature Dumplings on the Menu

When the doors opened a few weeks ago, there was no dim sum at Jimtown & Then Sum.

Smoked Salmon Hash with house-smoked salmon, oven dried tomatoes, green onions and hash browns, two eggs any style and lemon horseradish sauce from J & M’s Midtown Cafe, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

These Hidden Gem Breakfast Spots in Sonoma County Are Worth Seeking Out

Cold mezze dips of hummus, baba ganoush, labneh and muhamarra at Levant restaurant in Petaluma. (Heather Irwin/The Press Democrat)

Restaurateur Behind Popular San Francisco Restaurant Opens Levant in Petaluma

Greatest Hits

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms

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

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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Located on the 400-acre Salmon Creek Ranch in Bodega, Eagle's Nest Treehouse features a wraparound deck, queen bed, bathroom and modern amenities. (Salmon Creek Ranch)

Hipcamp Named These Six Local Spots Among the Best Places to Camp in the U.S.

From glamping getaways to rustic farm stays, six properties from Sonoma, Marin and Mendocino counties were recognized this year.

Johnson's Beach in Guerneville

Local Town Gets Spotlight in Wall Street Journal's Summer Day Trips Guide

Freshly picked strawberries at Piano Farm in Bloomfield on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Savor Fresh Berries and Fruits from These Sonoma U-Pick Farms and Roadside Stands

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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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Rancher Kevin Lunny opens a gate in preparation for his family’s final roundup of cattle, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Point Reyes National Seashore. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

‘It’s All I’ve Ever Known’: After Years of Legal Battles, Point Reyes Family Says Goodbye to Cherished Ranch

The Point Reyes ranch has been in the family since 1946. After a reluctant settlement deal, the family gathered for a bittersweet reunion and final roundup.

Baker Lana Mcintire rolls out her Barbie pink Nom Nom bakery cart filled with goodies in front of her Carmet home, just follow the signs off Highway 1. Friday, May 13, 2025, north of Bodega Bay. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

This Barbie-Pink Bakery Cart Sells Summer Sweets by the Sonoma Seashore

Teen Rodeo Champions Andres Puentes, 16, left, and Paula Puentes 12, at their family ranch in Napa, Calif. May 15, 2025 (Photo: Erik Castro/for Sonoma Magazine)

'Every Weekend We’re Booked': Meet Sonoma’s Winemaking Charrería Champions

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Orangerie. (Daniel Wilson / Photovino)

Sonoma Home of Apollo 9 Astronaut Lands on the Market

The home includes an orangerie with French windows and skylights, lending to generous views of the lush gardens and stars.

This circa-1867 Queen Anne—the former home and office of Occidental’s first doctor—is currently listed for $1,399,999. (Peter Lyons)

Queen Anne Home of Occidental’s First Doctor Listed for Sale

This two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom craftsman home in the historic Oakhill-Brewster neighborhood in Petaluma is currently listed for $1,150,000.(Julian Rundle)

Historic Petaluma Craftsman Home Boasts Original Details and Modern Upgrades

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Abby Jones, left, and Mary Lochala enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting in a cabana at Flowers Vineyards & Winery near Healdsburg on Friday, July 25, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

This Sleek Healdsburg Tasting Room with Lush Gardens Is the Definition of 'Laid-Back Luxury'

Salma Hayek and her husband Francois-Henri Pinault. (Denis Makarenko / Shutterstock)

Discover Which Celebrities Are Making Wine in Sonoma and Napa Counties

Strawberry cheesecake from Lightwave Coffee and Kitchen in Monte Rio. (Lightwave Coffee and Kitchen)

Where to Find the Best Cheesecakes in Sonoma County

This contemporary farmhouse-style Kenwood home on one acre is currently listed for $1,295,000.(Michael Lounibos)

Want To Start Your Own Farm? Give It a Go at This Cheerful Kenwood Farmhouse

Flamingo Resort pool

19 Favorite Hotel Pools in Sonoma County

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

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

Napa Getaway

Frog's Leap Winery in Rutherford. (Emma K Creative)

The Wraparound Porch at This Napa Valley Winery Is the Best Place To Taste

The eco-conscious winery is known for its playful, unpretentious spirit and a lineup of accessible and balanced wines, from crisp Sauvignon Blanc to elegant Cabs.

Home and grounds.(Adam Potts Photography)

Modern Napa Valley Farmhouse Blends Rustic Charm With Wine Country Luxury

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

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