Things To Do
the girl & the fig
the girl & the fig features a wonderful antique bar with French aperitifs, unique and traditional cocktails, and award-winning Rhone-Alone wine list, a seasonal menu, cheese & charcuterie platters, and outdoor garden patio seating.
Sunflower Caffé
An art-lined cafe with a seasonal, locally-sourced menu for breakfast & lunch, plus coffee & cocktails. One of our favorites for brunch! Note: they do not take reservations, so get there early!
Kunde Family Winery
One of our family favorites! Kunde Family Winery offers sustainably-farmed wines amongst an expansive dramatic vineyard landscape. They also offer private cave tour tastings if you book in advance with a group of 10 or more!
Sonoma Plaza
Downtown Sonoma has a bunch of cute restaurants and shops. It is definitely worth taking a stroll around the square!
Domaine Carneros
Nestled between Napa and Sonoma Valleys sits Domaine Carneros! If you want an afternoon of bubbly and caviar, this is the place to be! The setting is like being at a French Chateau. We recommend arriving early, as it can get busy later in the day.
El Dorado Kitchen
El Dorado Kitchen serves contemporary California cuisine in an atmosphere that embodies a sophisticated, yet relaxed, wine country spirit. El Dorado Kitchen's award-winning menu highlights Sonoma's ingredients that change with the seasons. The restaurant also offers a robust wine list containing wines from local Napa and Sonoma wineries. Word on the street is that they have a secret cocktail menu!
Scribe Winery
Scribe Winery is one of the most popular wineries, obviously because it is one of the most Instagram-able! They are known for incredible food and wine pairing experiences, and the vibes of sipping wine on a blanket at their beautiful palm-flanked hacienda. They have become so popular, that tasting reservations are now open only to those who join their wine club. If you are looking for a souvenir for the weekend, maybe a Scribe wine membership is in the cards for you!
Lagunitas Brewing Company
For those who do not want wine ALL weekend, the Sonoma Valley is home to the Lagunitas Brewery in Petaluma! They have a full restaurant, an endless selection of beers, and often have live music! There is also an abundance of parking available at this location.
Valley
Valley is a restaurant, wine bar, and bottle shop which serves dinner, weekend brunch, weekday lunch, and coffee and pastries. Valley serves seasonal California dishes and wines with a focus on organic, biodynamic, regenerative, & traditional practices (would we be in CA if they didn't?!) We have had many lovey meals here! Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome!
Flowers Vineyards & Winery
The House of Flowers nestled within lush gardens and towering redwood groves in Healdsburg provides a unique expression of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay made of grapes from the far Sonoma Coast. These wine tastings can be paired with a basket of provisions for a beautiful farm lunch. Reservations are required.
The Original Williams-Sonoma
This is the one, the original Williams-Sonoma location that started the national chain! Today, you can visit the original store, and head next door to the founder's Sonoma home to see his original furnishings, beautifully integrated with modern pieces from Williams Sonoma Home. Check it out, it's pretty cool!
Sonoma Overlook Trail
This is a fun 3-mile hike that offers great views of Sonoma Valley. The trailhead is at the entrance to the Mountain Cemetery, just a few blocks north of the Sonoma Plaza.
Jack London State Historic Park
This state park is a 10-15 minute drive from the wedding venue and you can explore it on foot, bike, or....horseback! Jack London, author of Call of the Wild and The Sea Wolf, lived and wrote here in the early 1900s.
Bodega Bay
If you're staying in the area for a little longer, Bodega Bay is a great place to explore with some beautiful coastline views. It is also where they filmed Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds." It has some amazing road bike routes and tasty bites to eat. If you like seafood, there are some great options on Highway 1, such as Hog Island Oyster Company in Marshall, CA.
Buena Vista Winery
Founded in 1857, Buena Vista is California’s first premium winery. Just outside the town of Sonoma, the original winery is now a California Historic Landmark, and is home to the winery, tasting room, and visitor’s center.
Robledo Family Winery
A boutique family winery which is the first in the U.S. to be founded by Mexican vineyard workers on their own land. Make a tasting reservation online, or give them a call if you’re heading over with a large group!