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What to do in Sonoma, California
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items Planning a trip to Sonoma but not sure what to actually do besides sip wine? I got you. 🍷 From mini train rides to bougie spa days, hidden boutiques, and the dreamiest vineyard picnics.
Sonoma is so much more than just wine country (though yes, the...
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This historic town square is like a cozy Pinterest board IRL. Grab food from a nearby deli or the farmers’ market and have a laid-back picnic under the trees. Bonus: good people-watching and chill dog energy all around.
Sonoma Plaza
It’s a local fave for a reason. French-inspired food that’s actually cozy and approachable. Get the fig & arugula salad or the duck confit if you’re feeling ✨fancy✨.
the girl & the fig
Because you deserve a little treat. Local, creamy, and tons of rotating flavors. It’s cute, nostalgic, and perfect after walking the plaza.
Sweet Scoops Homemade Ice Cream - Sonoma
It’s an old-school vintage theatre right on the Plaza. It gives cozy, romantic date night energy and sometimes screens indie films and classics.
Sebastiani Theatre
Sonoma’s just a short drive from the Northern California coast windy cliffs, foggy beaches, and sea lions galore. Bodega Bay is cute for a half-day trip.
The Official Bodega Bay Area Website
It’s the northernmost California mission, right in the Plaza. If you love history or architecture, it’s worth a quick stop.
San Francisco Solano
It’s giving nostalgic charm + hidden gem energy. TrainTown is a super cute miniature amusement park with a real 1/4 scale train that takes you on a scenic ride (yes, through tunnels and over bridges). There’s also a tiny petting zoo and carnival-styl...
Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
This one is nestled in a park-like setting with hiking trails, picnic tables, and a gallery. It’s like sipping wine in the middle of a secret garden.🤭
Bartholomew Estate Winery
Great food, family friendly, and a great place to grab a drink!
HopMonk Tavern Sonoma
Buck’s Pizza in Sonoma serves up wood-fired pies, craft cocktails, and chill beer-garden vibes you can’t resist. Go hungry, leave happy.☺️
Buck’s Place
Safari West in Santa Rosa/Sonoma is your wildest escape—imagine glamping under the stars while giraffes, rhinos, and zebras roam just beyond your tent. It’s Africa, but make it wine country. 😌
Safari West
Step into the Peanuts universe at the Charles M. Schulz Museum. See original comic strips, stroll through a courtyard maze shaped like Snoopy’s head, peek inside Schulz’s real studio, then skate next door or chill with hot cocoa at the café he loved....
Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center