Sonoma Travel Blog

Zebra grazes at Safari West Cheetahs, rhinos, zebras and exotic birds will be among your celebratory companions at Safari West’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration, Romp with the Beasts. For the second year, guests can dine and dance surrounded by 400 acres of natural habitat that feels more...

Giraffe Love at Safari West, Santa Rosa Whether or not you’ll be spending your actual Turkey Day with friends and family, chances are at some point during the long weekend you’ll want to get out to enjoy the predicted gorgeous fall weather. Here are a few ideas to get you going: 1. Dine on...

Off Square Glassblowing Studio Opens in Sonoma Fans of glassblowing and the famous works of Dale Chihuly will want to check out Off Square Glass Studio, which opens tomorrow in downtown Sonoma. The grand opening party from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m will include glass blowing demonstrations, refreshments and...

Fall is the Perfect Time to Flee to Sonoma The cold winds of November are chilling the coastal valleys of Sonoma County, but that just makes these orchard-covered hills and vine-draped valleys that much more picturesque. Thing is, the average tourist doesn’t know that, which means the crowds thin...

It’s not like good food is hard to come by in Sonoma, ground zero for amazing farm-to-table restaurants and artisanal producers. But good picnic and take-out food? Not so much. That’s probably why locals are so excited about the opening of Fresh, a combination market, deli, and cafe located...

CornerStone hosts concerts, weddings, and festivals Be part of launching something really special: The first ever Napa Sonoma Wine and Food Festival takes place October 15th and 16th. The inaugural event includes wine, food, and fashion, bringing together world-renowned winemakers, celebrated chefs and...

The Mexican-style popsicles called paletas are all-natural concoctions of fresh fruit, juice and cream When traveling in Mexico, you can’t miss the neon colors and exotic displays of fresh fruit that mark a La Michoacana ice cream stand. Purveyors of paletas, an intrinsically Mexican treat, La...

The jazzy Canadian Gypsy lads Le Vent du Nord In just a few weeks, a world-class line-up of British Isles folk all-stars will descend on the tiny town of Sebastopol for the annual Celtic Music Festival, to be held at the Sebastopol Community Center September 24-26th. Now rechristened Celtic and World...

Weekend Brunch Down on the Farm Now at Zazu Sonoma’s great food options now extend to brunch thanks to new offerings from Zazu and Guerneville’s Boon Restaurant and Hotel. In the happening Russian River town of Guerneville, Boon restaurant is now serving Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....

Experience living history amongst the stone ruins at Jack London State Park The Valley of the Moon Natural History Association is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jack London State Historic Park this weekend with a rare chance to get behind-the-scenes in the restored Old Winery Ruins of Jack London’s...