Sonoma
About 1 hr by car from San Francisco
Relaxed wine country with a historic plaza and family wineries.
Why locals go
Less traffic and lower tasting fees than Napa.
Visiting San Francisco?
At 1 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in San Francisco for your flight home.
What to book
- Winery tour with a driver
- Bike tour through the vineyards
- Hot springs spa
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Picnic at a winery
- Spa day at a hot springs resort
With friends
- Group tasting tour
- Kayak the Russian River
When to go
Year-round, harvest August to October.