Sonoma Valley Terrace Guidebook
Wineries
One of the closest vineyards to SVT (5 minutes) on Hwy 12. Beautiful estate. High-end winery. Tastings require an appointment and are a little pricey but they include a tour.
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Hamel Family Wines
15401 Sonoma HwyOne of the closest vineyards to SVT (5 minutes) on Hwy 12. Beautiful estate. High-end winery. Tastings require an appointment and are a little pricey but they include a tour.
The largest estate vineyard in Sonoma Valley. Further out Hwy 12 than Hamel (10 minutes from SVT). Very inviting atmosphere and nice outdoor space.
Kunde Estates
9825 Sonoma HighwayThe largest estate vineyard in Sonoma Valley. Further out Hwy 12 than Hamel (10 minutes from SVT). Very inviting atmosphere and nice outdoor space.
Located in the Mayacamas Mountain range behind SVT. About 10 minutes drive up Moon Mountain Road. Beautiful drive through the vineyards of Moon Mountain. The road is a little narrow, but it's a short drive. Very unique winery.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Repris Wines
1700 Moon Mountain RdLocated in the Mayacamas Mountain range behind SVT. About 10 minutes drive up Moon Mountain Road. Beautiful drive through the vineyards of Moon Mountain. The road is a little narrow, but it's a short drive. Very unique winery.
Great place to stop on the way from San Francisco. It is one of the first vineyards you will pass, about 30 minutes after crossing the Golden Gate bridge. Their focus is sparkling wines.
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Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
23555 Arnold DrGreat place to stop on the way from San Francisco. It is one of the first vineyards you will pass, about 30 minutes after crossing the Golden Gate bridge. Their focus is sparkling wines.
No. 1 recommendation! SVT's favorite tour at their biodynamic farm, includes wine tasting. 12 minutes from SVT. Cozy atmosphere with nice outdoor spaces and gardens in the rolling hills of Glen Ellen.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Benziger Family Winery
1883 London Ranch RdNo. 1 recommendation! SVT's favorite tour at their biodynamic farm, includes wine tasting. 12 minutes from SVT. Cozy atmosphere with nice outdoor spaces and gardens in the rolling hills of Glen Ellen.
Very festive atmosphere and a great place to stop if doing a day trip to Napa Valley as it is on the way.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
2000 Denmark StreetVery festive atmosphere and a great place to stop if doing a day trip to Napa Valley as it is on the way.
Another great stop if doing a day trip to Napa Valley. It is at the halfway point between Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley, about 20 minutes from SVT. Stunning Chateau on the hillside. You can't miss it. They focus on sparkling wines.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Domaine Carneros
1240 Duhig RdAnother great stop if doing a day trip to Napa Valley. It is at the halfway point between Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley, about 20 minutes from SVT. Stunning Chateau on the hillside. You can't miss it. They focus on sparkling wines.
Restaurants
California menu with local, seasonal ingredients. Ask for a table on the back patio, it's a very nice and romantic atmosphere!! Great food!! Reservations recommended.
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El Dorado Kitchen
405 1st St WCalifornia menu with local, seasonal ingredients. Ask for a table on the back patio, it's a very nice and romantic atmosphere!! Great food!! Reservations recommended.
French restaurant in Sonoma Plaza. Very popular with locals. Reservations recommended.
175 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
the girl & the fig
110 W Spain StFrench restaurant in Sonoma Plaza. Very popular with locals. Reservations recommended.
Portuguese restaurant in Sonoma Plaza. Wood oven roasted seafood dishes are great!! Reservations recommended.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LaSalette
452 1st St EPortuguese restaurant in Sonoma Plaza. Wood oven roasted seafood dishes are great!! Reservations recommended.
Brewery near Sonoma Plaza. Big open outdoor space, live music, fun place!!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
HopMonk Tavern Sonoma
691 BroadwayBrewery near Sonoma Plaza. Big open outdoor space, live music, fun place!!
Casual California style Mexican. Local favorite. Michelin Bib Gourmand rated. Walking distance (long walk).. about 20-25 minutes from SVT (5 minute drive).
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Molino Central
11 Central AveCasual California style Mexican. Local favorite. Michelin Bib Gourmand rated. Walking distance (long walk).. about 20-25 minutes from SVT (5 minute drive).
Popular local spot. Wood oven cooking. Michelin Bib Gourmand rated.
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glen Ellen Star
13648 Arnold DrPopular local spot. Wood oven cooking. Michelin Bib Gourmand rated.
Good quality American comfort food!! Happy hour: 2PM - 5PM. On Hwy 12 (10 minutes from SVT).
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TIPS Roadside
8445 Sonoma HwyGood quality American comfort food!! Happy hour: 2PM - 5PM. On Hwy 12 (10 minutes from SVT).
Nepalese/Indian restaurant in Glen Ellen. Great outdoor atmosphere and dining along Sonoma Creek. Garlic naan is great.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yeti
14301 Arnold DrNepalese/Indian restaurant in Glen Ellen. Great outdoor atmosphere and dining along Sonoma Creek. Garlic naan is great.
American dining. Great Waygu steak burgers. Adjacent to Yeti, similarly great outdoor atmosphere.
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The Mill at Glen Ellen
14301 Arnold DriveAmerican dining. Great Waygu steak burgers. Adjacent to Yeti, similarly great outdoor atmosphere.
Mexican food at Sonoma Plaza. Nice atmosphere on the back patio. Good food!!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Casa
121 E Spain StMexican food at Sonoma Plaza. Nice atmosphere on the back patio. Good food!!
It's "Salt & Stone" now >> http://www.saltstonekenwood.com/
Open outdoor seating with a great view. Great seafood selection.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Kenwood Restaurant & Bar
9900 Sonoma HwyIt's "Salt & Stone" now >> http://www.saltstonekenwood.com/
Open outdoor seating with a great view. Great seafood selection.
Closeby. Good for delivery/take out, very good pizza and pasta. They have a cozy location in Sonoma Plaza as well.
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Mary's Pizza Shack
8 W Spain StCloseby. Good for delivery/take out, very good pizza and pasta. They have a cozy location in Sonoma Plaza as well.
Quality California Cuisine by celebrity chef Michael Mina
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wit & Wisdom Tavern
1325 BroadwayQuality California Cuisine by celebrity chef Michael Mina
Cafe/Bakery/Deli/Grocery store
French bakery in Glen Ellen. We love their pastries and sandwiches! Outdoor seating area in back.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Les Pascals Patisserie et Boulangerie
13758 Arnold DrFrench bakery in Glen Ellen. We love their pastries and sandwiches! Outdoor seating area in back.
Grocery/Deli Across the street of Les Pascals. Big sandwiches and hot bar food selection. Peet’s coffee sold inside. Has a very cute picnic area behind the store.
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Glen Ellen Village Market
13751 Arnold DrGrocery/Deli Across the street of Les Pascals. Big sandwiches and hot bar food selection. Peet’s coffee sold inside. Has a very cute picnic area behind the store.
They roast coffee beans on site. Open everyday 7:00am - 1:00pm. Strawberry croissant is our favorite. Closest coffee shop, 5 mins drive.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barking Dog Roasters
18133 CA-12They roast coffee beans on site. Open everyday 7:00am - 1:00pm. Strawberry croissant is our favorite. Closest coffee shop, 5 mins drive.
Bakery/cafe for breakfast/lunch. Very close to us on Hwy. 12 They have a patio. Great pastries and vegan sweets!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baker & Cook
18812 CA-12Bakery/cafe for breakfast/lunch. Very close to us on Hwy. 12 They have a patio. Great pastries and vegan sweets!
Cute country store with merchandise items and wines. Cafe for breakfast/lunch. Beautiful garden outdoor area. Good Sandwiches. We love the breakfast croissant sandwich (available until 11:30am) and the lattes.
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Sonoma's Best Wine Merchant
1190 E Napa StCute country store with merchandise items and wines. Cafe for breakfast/lunch. Beautiful garden outdoor area. Good Sandwiches. We love the breakfast croissant sandwich (available until 11:30am) and the lattes.
Grocery/Deli close to the plaza. A variety of good deli food to go, sushi, sandwiches,. etc.,. Also, good coffee, flesh squeezed juice, smoothies, and sweets! They have everything you need for a picnic. 7 mins drive from here.
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Sonoma Market
500 W Napa StGrocery/Deli close to the plaza. A variety of good deli food to go, sushi, sandwiches,. etc.,. Also, good coffee, flesh squeezed juice, smoothies, and sweets! They have everything you need for a picnic. 7 mins drive from here.
Activity/Entertainment
Sonoma Overlook Trail offers a pleasant 3 mile hike with views of the Sonoma Valley.
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Sonoma Overlook Trail
198 1st St WSonoma Overlook Trail offers a pleasant 3 mile hike with views of the Sonoma Valley.
From 4th St West, near the Sonoma Plaza, the trail ascends up a gently sloped path before heading upward through an oak woodland. The trails offer beautiful views of Sonoma Valley, San Francisco and San Pablo Bays.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Montini Open Space Preserve trailhead
4th Street WestFrom 4th St West, near the Sonoma Plaza, the trail ascends up a gently sloped path before heading upward through an oak woodland. The trails offer beautiful views of Sonoma Valley, San Francisco and San Pablo Bays.
A wine country marketplace and beautiful garden. Located across the street from Gloria Ferrer winery.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cornerstone Sonoma
23570 Arnold DrA wine country marketplace and beautiful garden. Located across the street from Gloria Ferrer winery.
Little bit more than 1 hour drive (45miles) from SVT. Stunning beaches along Hwy 1. Great Scottish style links golf course in Bodega Bay - The Links at Bodega Harbour.
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Bodega Bay
Little bit more than 1 hour drive (45miles) from SVT. Stunning beaches along Hwy 1. Great Scottish style links golf course in Bodega Bay - The Links at Bodega Harbour.
Horseback Trail Rides in Bodega Bay. It has panoramic views of the beautiful rolling hills of the Sonoma Coast of Bodega Bay.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Horse N Around Trail Rides
18401 CA-1Horseback Trail Rides in Bodega Bay. It has panoramic views of the beautiful rolling hills of the Sonoma Coast of Bodega Bay.
The Ranch At Lake Sonoma
100 Marina RdHorseback riding, music events, beer and wine bar
Activities at Russian River: https://www.sonomamag.com/things-to-do-russian-river-ca/?gSlide=1
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Russian River
Activities at Russian River: https://www.sonomamag.com/things-to-do-russian-river-ca/?gSlide=1
Wine Country Cyclery
262 W Napa StLocal place to rent bicycles
Neighborhoods
Yountville is in the heart of Napa Valley. Lots of shops and restaurants all within walking distance, including 3 Michelin Star restaurant, The French Laundry.
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Yountville
Yountville is in the heart of Napa Valley. Lots of shops and restaurants all within walking distance, including 3 Michelin Star restaurant, The French Laundry.
The Sonoma Plaza downtown has lots of restaurants, boutiques, tasting rooms, etc., Sonoma mission is located at the plaza.
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Sonoma
The Sonoma Plaza downtown has lots of restaurants, boutiques, tasting rooms, etc., Sonoma mission is located at the plaza.
Quaint downtown area close by with shops and restaurants.
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Glen Ellen
Quaint downtown area close by with shops and restaurants.
Another popular neighborhood with boutiques and restaurants. It's about a 45 minute drive to get there.
https://www.sonoma.com/blog/healdsburg-plaza-guide/
https://www.sonomacounty.com/articles/shopping-plaza-healdsburg
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Healdsburg Town Square
Another popular neighborhood with boutiques and restaurants. It's about a 45 minute drive to get there.
https://www.sonoma.com/blog/healdsburg-plaza-guide/
https://www.sonomacounty.com/articles/shopping-plaza-healdsburg
Sightseeing
Easy hiking trails, Jack London Museum, short walk to Jack London cottage and remains of the Wolf House.
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Histórico Estatal Jack London
2400 London Ranch RdEasy hiking trails, Jack London Museum, short walk to Jack London cottage and remains of the Wolf House.
Hiking trails of different levels from easy to hard. Great elevated views. You can see Hood Mountain from the deck of SVT. It is the largest mountain as you look out to the right from the deck.
Hood Mountain Regional Park
Hiking trails of different levels from easy to hard. Great elevated views. You can see Hood Mountain from the deck of SVT. It is the largest mountain as you look out to the right from the deck.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Recommended driver services
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https://nvboutiquewinetours.com/
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Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Tour companies (they have private and share options)
https://www.platypustours.com/
(Sonoma/Napa)
https://gogrape.com/sonoma/wine-tour-excursions/
(Sonoma valley)