Buena Vista Winery
Famous for: Historic Buildings, Formal Gardens, Renowned Vintages
A historic landmark winery offering tastings, tours, and picturesque picnic spots.
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Top Attractions in Sonoma
Discover top-rated attractions, landmarks, and practical traveler recommendations in Sonoma.
21 Listed places
4.6
average across 21 rated listings
Santa Rosa • Glen Ellen • Norrbom Rd
Popular Neighborhoods:
Santa Rosa
Glen Ellen
Norrbom Rd
Napa
Cloverdale
Children’s Museum of Sonoma County
Santa Rosa
Famous for: Interactive exhibits, Exploratory garden, Educational activities
A vibrant and welcoming space designed to spark curiosity and learning in young minds through interactive exhibits and an explorative garden.
Cloverdale Museum of History
Cloverdale
Famous for: Local artifacts, Historical photographs, Telling the story of Cloverdale's evolution.
A captivating journey through history showcasing local artifacts, photographs, and stories that bring to life a charming community's heritage.
Depot Park Museum
Famous for: Local history exhibits, Restored Northwestern Pacific depot building, Sonoma's captivating heritage
A museum showcasing local history exhibits within a beautifully restored railroad depot building.
di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art
Napa
Famous for: Contemporary art, Bay Area artists, Outdoor sculpture gardens
A sprawling campus showcasing diverse Bay Area art across 200 acres of indoor and outdoor exhibition space.
General Vallejo’s Home
Famous for: Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo's former residence, Preserved historical mansion, Glimpse into California's past
A beautifully preserved mansion offering a glimpse into California's history.
Jack London State Historic Park
Glen Ellen
Famous for: Jack London's Gravesite, Historic Buildings, Scenic Trails
A vast park dedicated to a renowned author, featuring his gravesite, museum, historic buildings, and scenic trails.
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
Santa Rosa
Famous for: Plant Varieties, Guided Tours, Horticultural Legacy
A public park showcasing gardens and a former residence where a renowned horticulturalist cultivated groundbreaking plant varieties.
Maxwell Farms Regional Park
Famous for: Dog-friendly Trails, Accessible Playground, Tennis Courts
An 85-acre park featuring picnic areas, an accessible playground, dog-friendly trails, and tennis courts.
Montini Open Space Preserve
Norrbom Rd
Famous for: Oak woodlands, Rock outcroppings, Rolling grasslands
A haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking breathtaking scenery and invigorating hikes through oak woodlands, rock outcroppings, and grasslands.
Pacific Coast Air Museum
Santa Rosa
Famous for: Vintage aircraft collection, Educational displays, Aviation souvenirs
This museum is home to over 30 vintage aircraft that visitors can explore up close, along with engaging displays and a shop.
Roche Winery
Famous for: Charming Tasting Room, Garden Patio, Sonoma Wines
A family-run winery offering both indoor and outdoor bars, as well as a garden patio.
Sonoma Botanical Garden
Glen Ellen
Famous for: Asian Plant Collection, Wild-Collected Species, Documented Flora
A botanical garden featuring one of the world's largest documented collections of wild-collected Asian plants.
Sonoma Plaza
Famous for: Historic Architecture, Wine Tasting, Charming Atmosphere
A charming green space lined with historic buildings, restaurants, tasting rooms, and shops.
Sonoma State Historic Park
Famous for: Mission history, Preserved landmarks, Sonoma's past
A collection of preserved landmarks depicting local history, including barracks, missions & inns offers visitors a glimpse into the past.
Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
Famous for: Quarter-scale train rides, Petting zoo, Miniature town attractions
A quarter-scale train takes guests on a 20-minute journey through scenery to a miniature town with a petting zoo and rides.
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Famous for: Modern art, Local artists, Contemporary exhibitions
A cornerstone of the region's cultural scene since 1998, showcasing modern and contemporary art by both local and nationally recognized artists.
The California Missions Museum
Famous for: California Missions history, Artifacts and artwork, Educational exhibits
This museum explores California's mission system through exhibits on culture, religion, and architecture.
Planning guide
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What are the top attractions to visit in Sonoma?
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