Jerri’s guidebook
WINERIES
With 425 wineries in Sonoma County, and another 400 in Napa County, you can spend a lifetime trying to visit them all. I’m highlighting a few that are nearby and a couple of my favorites that are an hour or so away. Depending on the day of the week and season, wineries can get very busy. I highly recommend making reservations to your priority wineries as soon as possible.
Matanzas Creek Winery
6097 Bennett Valley RdLavender fields and shop, bocce court
St. Francis Winery and Vineyard
100 Pythian RdGreat wine, food and view
Chateau St. Jean Winery
8555 Sonoma HwyEscape room tastings
Deerfield Ranch Winery
10200 Sonoma HwyOrganic, cave tasting room
Ledson Winery & Vineyards
7335 CA-12Drink wine in a castle
Belden Barns
5561 Sonoma Mountain RdBoutique winery, reservations a must
J Vineyards & Winery
11447 Old Redwood HwyMore than just bubbles
HALL St. Helena
401 Saint Helena HighwayBeautiful wines and art gallery
Far Niente Winery
1350 Acacia DrChardonnay and Dolce, reservations a must
RESTAURANTS
Wine country and good food go hand in hand, so it’s no surprise that there are many good options to choose from. Here are just a few of my local favorites.
John Ash & Co.
4330 Barnes RdSpecial occasion and great happy hour. Vegan options
Ca'Bianca
835 2nd StSpecial occasion
St. Francis Winery and Vineyard
100 Pythian RdSpecial occasion dinner with wine pairings
Ricardo's Bar and Grill
2700 Yulupa AveWalk to great happy hour and occasional live music
Bird & The Bottle
1055 4th StGreat happy hour and Spanish fusion foods
Trattoria Cattaneo
2700 Yulupa AveWalk to authentic Italian. Reservations recommended.
Cascabel
909 Village CtMexican cuisine in Montgomery Village
Raku Ramen & Rolls
2424 Midway DrDelivery available, vegan options
Superburger
1501 4th StGreat burgers & shakes, vegan burger
Bollywood Bar & Clay Oven
535 4th StPrivate dining upstairs for groups, vegan options
Gio's Pizza
2700 Yulupa AveGood local pizza, vegan cheese option
Amy's Drive Thru
58 Golf Course Dr WFirst of it's kind. All vegetarian or vegan
Osake
2446 Patio CtSushi & steaks
Monti's
714 Village CtRotisserie meats, great happy hour
Franchettis'
1229 N Dutton AveWood fired pizza or German Schnitzel? Yes!
Stark's Steak & Seafood
521 Adams StClassic in old town
Abyssinia
913 4th StEthiopian, vegan options
Acre Coffee
2365 Midway DrWhen you just can't take another Starbucks
Starbucks
2755 Yulupa AveWalk to coffee
Jeffrey's Hillside Cafe
2901 4th StCozy breakfast spot
Parks
There are 52 regional and state parks in Sonoma County, protecting a total of 57,204 acres and supporting 175 miles of trail.
Great for kids with a playground and an easy hike or bike around the lake
77 locals recommend
Howarth Park
630 Summerfield RdGreat for kids with a playground and an easy hike or bike around the lake
Taylor Mountain Regional Park
2080 Kawana Terrace3.2 mile round trip hike
Hood Mountain Regional Park
8006 Pythian RdPerfect for seasoned hikers
Luther Burbank Home and Gardens
204 Santa Rosa AveUnique urban gardens
GOLF
Sonoma County has a wide selection of golf courses that complement every skill level.
Beautiful course, but allow for longer play as they sometimes overbook tee times
13 locals recommend
Bennett Valley Golf Course
3330 Yulupa AveBeautiful course, but allow for longer play as they sometimes overbook tee times
Oakmont Golf Course station
Two courses to choose from, (east and west)
Set in the middle of the racetrack, it’s a surprisingly fun and easy 9 hole course
Fairgrounds Golf Course
1350 Bennett Valley RdSet in the middle of the racetrack, it’s a surprisingly fun and easy 9 hole course
The Links at Bodega Harbour
21301 Heron DrOcean view!
INDOOR SPORTS
A Santa Rosa classic for 50 years. Also a museum across the street.
44 locals recommend
Snoopy's Home Ice
1667 W Steele LnA Santa Rosa classic for 50 years. Also a museum across the street.
130,000 square feet of fun, food and entertainment
25 locals recommend
Epicenter Sports and Entertainment
3215 Coffey Ln130,000 square feet of fun, food and entertainment
Game the Room
5430 Commerce BlvdFun and inventive escape room
Chateau St. Jean Winery
8555 Sonoma HwyWine AND and escape room!
Theaters
Summerfield Cinemas
551 Summerfield RdHomey vibe with independent films
Watch a movie with your favorite cocktail/wine in assigned reclining seats
21 locals recommend
Airport Stadium 12
409 Aviation BlvdWatch a movie with your favorite cocktail/wine in assigned reclining seats
Roxy Stadium 14
85 Santa Rosa AveEasy downtown location