Things To Do In Sonoma County

Sonoma County is a place where you can immerse yourself in the awesomeness of the place that has a lot to offer. All it takes is just an hour from busy San Francisco, and you will witness a whole new place. There are even possibilities that you might wonder if you are in the US. The place is blessed with abundant natural beauty and a lot of other things that will make you fall in love with it. In this article, we will see the things that you should do in Sonoma County.

Wine tasting

A trip without wine tasting in Sonoma County is absolutely incomplete. There are more than 425 wineries in the place. Just take highway 12, and you will come across a lot of wineries. It is also an amazing drive. So if you are able to make it to the wineries in the morning, you can enjoy the ride or drive in the evening. Some of the famous wineries include Jacksons Wine Estate and Gardens, St.Francis Winery and vineyards and Benziger Family Winery. Make sure to taste the fresh wine from one of these wineries.

Farm fresh food

Farm fresh food is not just an asset in Sonoma County. We might find it amazing because in many parts of the world fresh food has become luxury. In Sonoma County, it is a way of life. It does not matter if it is a food truck or proper restaurant; you can always expect farm-fresh food. The freshness of the food is very much evident in the taste and the feel of the dishes that are served. From the simplest vegetable salads to the properly done stake everything is organic and farm fresh.

Coffee Shops

There are many of the world's top coffee shops and cafes all throughout Sonoma County. Millions come for the wine, but THOUSANDS come to enjoy our custom Valley Brews. It's often told that tourist should keep even the best Nespresso machines at home to enjoy all Sonoma County has to offer.  There are quite a few of these types of coffee shop in the area, from Barking Dog Roaster to Acre coffee.

Walking and hiking

As mentioned earlier Sonoma County is a place that is filled with a lot of natural elements. The place has more than sixty natural parks. More than 200000 acres are protected from any form of development. Taking a walk through these parks will definitely get you a step close to nature. If you are someone who is up for challenges you can drop in at the Austin Creek State Recreation Area. It is a twenty-mile trail where you can indulge in a lot of physical activities.  

The Russian River and Lake Sonoma

It does not matter whether you want to fish or just swim; this is an amazing place to spend the entire day. You can also indulge in some water sports activities like kayaking, paddle boats, jet skis, and sailboats. Even if you do not have the necessary gadgets, you can rent them from the nearby shops.

Pacific Coast

Sonoma County bears a beautiful fifty-mile coastline. The pristine beaches are the perfect place to take a dip and have some fun with your loved ones. The entire coastline is perfectly maintained with coast guards. If you are lucky, you can see the migrating whales and sea lions that will be an absolute treat for your eyes.