Sonoma, Wine country city in San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Sonoma extends across 2.74 square miles in a valley between the Mayacamas Mountains and Sonoma Mountains, featuring Mediterranean weather patterns throughout the year.
Mission San Francisco Solano, established in 1823 by José Altimira under Governor Luis Antonio Argüello, marked the beginning of European settlement in this region.
The Sonoma Plaza hosts weekly farmers markets, monthly art walks, and seasonal events including the November Lighted Tractor Parade celebrating agricultural traditions.
California State Route 12 connects the city to Santa Rosa and Napa, while both Sonoma County Transit and VINE Transit provide regular bus services.
The Bear Flag Revolt of 1846 started in Sonoma when American settlers declared independence from Mexico, establishing the short-lived California Republic.
Location: Sonoma County
Inception: 1883
Website: http://www.sonomacity.org
Website: http://sonomacity.org
GPS coordinates: 38.28889,-122.45889
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58
Jack London State Historic Park
10.4 km
Buena Vista Winery
3.3 km
Wolf House
10.1 km
Sonoma Developmental Center
8.3 km
Sonoma Mountain
10.8 km
Sonoma Plaza
716 m
Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
1.3 km
Sonoma Barracks
572 m
Blue Wing Inn
562 m
Vallejo Home
1.1 km
Sonoma Mountain Zen Center
13.6 km
Bear Flag Monument
517 m
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
236 m
Sonoma Botanical Garden
10.7 km
Lake Suttonfield
8.9 km
Nicholas Carriger Estate
4.7 km
Goodman Library
15.1 km
Arnold Drive Bridge
8.7 km
Eliza G. Yount House
14.7 km
Nash-Patton Adobe
246 m
Thomas Earl House
14.8 km
William Andrews House
14.7 km
Depot Park Museum
819 m
Buford House
14.5 km
Hackett House
14.3 km
Carneros Creek Bridge on Old Sonoma Road
11 km
Sebastiani Theatre
431 m
Sonoma Family Fun Center
2.1 kmReviews
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