Hotels in Sonoma
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Browse hotels in Sonoma, CA — stay steps from Sonoma Plaza or near Carneros AVA wineries. Properties from budget inns to vineyard estates across the valley.
About Sonoma
Sonoma: Wine Country's Oldest Appellation Town
Sonoma sits at the southern end of Sonoma Valley, 45 miles north of San Francisco via US-101 or Highway 12. The city anchors California's oldest wine-producing region — General Mariano Vallejo established his estate here in 1835, and the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846 unfolded on Sonoma Plaza, now a National Historic Landmark. Over 60 wineries operate within a 10-mile radius, including estates along the Carneros AVA to the south and the Sonoma Mountain sub-appellation to the west.
Where to Stay
Most hotels cluster within walking distance of Sonoma Plaza, the largest historic plaza in California at 8 acres. Broadway and Napa Street carry the highest concentration of inns and boutique properties. Visitors seeking quieter surroundings book into ranch-style properties along Arnold Drive heading toward Glen Ellen, 7 miles north. The area draws food-and-wine travelers, cycling groups using the Sonoma Valley Trail, and weekend visitors from the Bay Area.
Practical Tips
- Getting there: Sonoma lacks a commercial airport; Santa Rosa's Charles M. Schulz Airport (STS) is 25 miles north.
- Getting around: Car rental is practical — inter-winery distances average 3–8 miles.
- Best timing: Harvest season runs September through October; expect higher rates and advance booking requirements.
- Weather: Summer fog burns off by midday; pack a light layer for evenings year-round.
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