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What's New In Wine Country

The pool at Montage Healdsburg. (Montage Healdsburg)

Three Local Resorts Named the Best in the World by Condé Nast Traveler

Montage Healdsburg, Bardessono and The Silverado were named among the best resorts in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveler.

Sea Ranch Lodge

Sonoma and Napa Dominate the Competition in Condé Nast’s Top Northern California Hotels Awards

A cheeseburger and fries from Superburgeer. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

24 Popular Restaurant Chains That Started in Sonoma County

The Lodge at Bodega Bay. (Caitlin Atkinson/The Lodge at Bodega Bay)

Local Hotel Named ‘Best in the World’ by Condé Nast Traveler

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Dining

Wine tasting at Bartholomew Estate Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma. (Steven Krause)

How To Spend a Harvest Getaway in the Town of Sonoma

Make the most of early fall with a perfect three-day weekend getaway in the town of Sonoma.

Obsidian Base Camp tasting room in downtown Sonoma. (Courtesy of Obsidian Wine Co.)

New Sonoma Tasting Room Obsidian Base Camp Offers Unique Experience

A plate of tacos includes four types: al pastor, veggie, fish, and shrimp, at El Roy’s Express Mex truck No. 2 on Santa Rosa Ave., in Santa Rosa, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. (Photo by Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

Who’s Got the Best Tacos in Sonoma County? Here Are Our Dining Editor’s Top Picks

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

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

Clockwise from center, The Boho Bowl, gluten-free summer squash tartlets, Mochi donuts, Earl Grey polenta olive oil cakes, at The Altamont General Store in Occidental. (Beth Schlanker/Sonoma Magazine)

The Best Foodie Destinations in Sonoma County, According to a Local Food Critic

SingleThread restaurant in Healdsburg. (Courtesy of Single Thread)

Coveted Michelin Awards Announced. How Did Sonoma, Napa Do?

If your 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 Hwy west of Sebastopol. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

21 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Sonoma County

Studio Barndiva

Where to Eat Right Now in Sonoma County

fish sandwich Valley Swim Club

Sonoma County’s Best Restaurants of 2024

19 Sonoma County Restaurants We Return to Again and Again

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Crab Cakes and Seared Steak with sides from the new dinner menu at Americana in Santa Rosa April 13, 2023. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Our Dining Editor’s Secret Santa Rosa Restaurant Favorites

Our dining editor Heather Irwin reveals where she eats off hours.

Acme Burger at Acme Burger in Cotati. (Heather Irwin/Sonoma Magazine)

Two New Restaurants To Check Out in Sonoma County

Ostiones (oysters) with mango leche de tigre, burnt scallion oil and borage blossoms from Arandas Friday, June 28, 2024 in Healdsburg. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Healdsburg's Arandas Chef Moves on to New Role with Bill Foley Group

Greatest Hits

The Best Places to Stop Along Highway 1 in Sonoma County

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms

A Prickly Pear Margarita with chicken fajitas at La Rosa Tequileria & Grille in Santa Rosa, on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

The Best Happy Hours in Sonoma County

Top 10 Hikes in Sonoma County

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Travel

Guests at Montage Healdsburg can enjoy wines from the onsite vineyard, made by renowned winemaker Jesse Katz. (Montage Healdsburg)

6 Favorite Sonoma County Hotels for Every Budget

Plan a staycation close to home at one of these Sonoma County hotel properties for every budget.

Local Town Named Top Place to Elope in the US

Sonoma County Named Among Top Places To Go In 2024. Here’s Why

Top Wineries

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

The Mountain Top Tasting at Kunde Family Winery in Kenwood. (Timm Eubanks/Kunde Family Winery)

6 Favorite Winery Patios in Sonoma County

Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah! Sonoma

The Insider Secret to the Best Parties in All of Wine Country

The four leaders of Breathless Wines in Healdsburg. The winery's méthode traditionnelle sparklers are fresh and lively, with three new wines introduced in 2021: two single-vineyard blancs de noir from the Robledo Vineyard in Sonoma and a blanc de blancs from the McMinn Vineyard in Russian River Valley. (Courtesy of Breathless Wines)

6 Lesser-Known But Excellent Sparkling Wineries in Sonoma County

Co-owners from left, Ryan Knowles, Jade Hufford, and Evan Hufford, toast together inside Maison Wine Bar in Healdsburg, Friday, June 23, 2023. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

At Healdsburg’s Newest Wine Bar, Sip Excellent Wines Until the Early Hours

Mushroom Cubano with a pinot noir from Bloom Carneros, formerly Kivelstadt Cellars and Winegarten, in Sonoma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Top 5 Sonoma Wineries for Foodies

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Climate Farm School in Sebastopol

Our Reporter Spent a Week at a Local Climate Farm School. Here’s What Happened

The weeklong program cost between $2,600 and $3,600. Reporter Austin Murphy had once managed to kill a lawn with a pitchfork. He was skeptical, and had a lot to learn.

Lemon Pancakes with cottage and syrup from the Verano Cafe Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Sonoma. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best Pancakes in Sonoma County

Winemaker Scot Bilbro and architectural designer Lisa Steinkamp's Healdsburg home. (Eileen Roche/Sonoma Magazine)

DIY Healdsburg Family’s Unusually Simple Indoor-Outdoor Home ‘From the Heart'

Home

This newly listed three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in Glen Ellen is the modern rebuild of the Wake Robin Lodge where Jack London and his wife, Charmian, lived for a few years. The asking price is $4,950,000. (Sea Timber Media) (Sea Timber Media)

Glen Ellen Home on the Site of Jack London’s Former Lodge up for Sale

The modern rebuild of Jack London's historic Glen Ellen estate is listed for $4.95 million.

This three-bedroom, three-bathroom Petaluma Craftsman—originally built in 1902 and renovated in 2008—recently sold for $2.2 million. (Rob Sullivan)

Petaluma Heritage Home Sells for $2.25 Million

The land that artist Alice Warnecke Sutro farms has been in her family for a century. (Liza Gershman/Sonoma Magazine)

Sonoma Artist and Winemaker Grounds Work in Connection With the Land at Family’s Russian River Ranch

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Aerial photo of Lodge at Marconi

These Mendocino and Marin Properties Were Once Home to Cults

The pool area at MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa in Sonoma. (MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa)

These Local Hotels are the Best in Wine Country, According to Sunset

The spacious lobby at Hotel E beckons visitors and guests to relax and sample wines at the Enology Wine Lounge on the main floor of 37 Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa. (Courtesy of Hotel E)

Where To Sip Wine in Downtown Santa Rosa Right Now

The Petaluma Pumpkin Patch and Amazing Corn Maze in Petaluma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma and Napa County Pumpkin Patches 2024

Pumpkin spice lattes from Black Oak Coffee Roasters

The Best Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Sweet Treats in Sonoma County

The historic Harbor House Inn in Elk was built in 1916 and updated this year with a $10 million remodel. Guests can relax on the dinning room deck with stunning views of the sea stacks and their caves. (photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Tiny Elk in Mendocino named 'America's Best Small Food and Wine Town'

Valley Bar + Bottle in Sonoma. (Emma K Creative)

Local Town Named Top US Destination for Luxury on a Budget

Nonna’s Meatballs made with beef, pork, pistachios and raisins then topped with marinara and ricotta from Campanella Friday, September 6, 2024 in Sebastopol. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Experience Authentic Italian-American Dishes at Campanella in Sebastopol

Napa Getaway

Hall Wines is one of the best Napa wineries for first-time visitors.

The Best Napa Wineries for First-Time Visitors

With over 400 wineries to choose from, it can be a bit overwhelming to plan a visit to Napa Valley. We're here to help.

A lunch plate from Robert Mondavi Winery's Arch & Tower in downtown Napa. (Robert Mondavi Winery)

5 Napa Valley Wineries with Excellent Food

Although it’s located right off of Highway 29 in St. Helena, Harvest Inn feels like you’ve discovered a secret stretch of Napa Valley. The grounds are lush, peaceful and covered with towering redwoods. (Courtesy of Harvest Inn)

7 Napa Valley Hotels That Won’t Break the Bank

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