Guidebook for Sonoma
Food Scene
My favorite breakfast spot. Delicious food with fresh local ingredients. I love sitting in their charming backyard patio.
87 locals recommend
Sunflower Caffé
421 1st St WMy favorite breakfast spot. Delicious food with fresh local ingredients. I love sitting in their charming backyard patio.
Basque Boulangerie Café
460 1st St EGreat bread, pastries, sandwiches and more.
Picazo Cafe
19100 Arnold DrI love their Chai Tea Lattes! Good for breakfast and lunch!
EXCELLENT Mexican food! You must order the large crispy chips and guac! Casual eatery with gourmet twists on Mexican food items.
141 locals recommend
El Molino Central
11 Central AveEXCELLENT Mexican food! You must order the large crispy chips and guac! Casual eatery with gourmet twists on Mexican food items.
I haven't eaten here yet as it recently reopened by the same owners (formerly Fremont Diner) in this new redesign. But I have no doubts the Southern Style comfort foods will remain finger licking good. Causal setting. Strange hours though, M-F 11a-3p.
Boxcar Fried Chicken and Biscuits
2698 Fremont DrI haven't eaten here yet as it recently reopened by the same owners (formerly Fremont Diner) in this new redesign. But I have no doubts the Southern Style comfort foods will remain finger licking good. Causal setting. Strange hours though, M-F 11a-3p.
A good place to go for a nice dinner. Not too fancy and not too casual.
47 locals recommend
The Swiss Hotel
18 W Spain StA good place to go for a nice dinner. Not too fancy and not too casual.
If you love chocolate you will love this quaint little dessert place with all kinds of chocolate treats! Yum!
The Chocolate Cow
452 1st St EIf you love chocolate you will love this quaint little dessert place with all kinds of chocolate treats! Yum!
Drinks & Nightlife
Steiner's Taven
465 1st St WMurphy's Irish Pub
464 1st St EFun little pub.
Off the beaten path to a fun winery, unique ambiance, good wine and great outdoor space for activities too, if it's a nice day.
18 locals recommend
Larson Family Winery
Millerick RdOff the beaten path to a fun winery, unique ambiance, good wine and great outdoor space for activities too, if it's a nice day.
This is a beautiful winery that has good wine and often has fun events.
36 locals recommend
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
24724 Arnold DrThis is a beautiful winery that has good wine and often has fun events.
I know this is not in Sonoma but if you like breweries then this is worth a trip to Petaluma. It's a really cool outdoor venue so keep that in mind, best to go on warm days. It is very popular and can get crowded which makes parking difficult, so going on off hours might be easier.
55 locals recommend
Brewsters Beer Garden + Restaurant
229 Water StI know this is not in Sonoma but if you like breweries then this is worth a trip to Petaluma. It's a really cool outdoor venue so keep that in mind, best to go on warm days. It is very popular and can get crowded which makes parking difficult, so going on off hours might be easier.
This is also not in Sonoma, but it is a pretty well known brewery for beer lovers if you want to make the trek to Santa Rosa. Their cheesy garlic bread and pizza bites are super tasty!
262 locals recommend
Russian River Brewing Company - Santa Rosa Location
725 4th StThis is also not in Sonoma, but it is a pretty well known brewery for beer lovers if you want to make the trek to Santa Rosa. Their cheesy garlic bread and pizza bites are super tasty!
Parks & Nature
This is a moderate hike that leaves you with amazing views of the Sonoma Valley. A portion of the trail is still closed so you have to enter through the Mountain Cemetery entrance and follow the signs (they say Toyon Trail) in the cemetery to the Overlook entrance.
41 locals recommend
Sonoma Overlook Trail
198 1st St WThis is a moderate hike that leaves you with amazing views of the Sonoma Valley. A portion of the trail is still closed so you have to enter through the Mountain Cemetery entrance and follow the signs (they say Toyon Trail) in the cemetery to the Overlook entrance.
Sonoma Bike Path
Sonoma Bike PathA nice place to walk or bike as you explore Sonoma.
Sightseeing
Sonoma Plaza
You can't come to Sonoma and not walk around the Plaza.
Entertainment & Activities
If you have kiddos, this is a must-do. You can purchase tickets for various small rides and of course, the train ride. Very cute.
60 locals recommend
Sonoma TrainTown Railway
20264 BroadwayIf you have kiddos, this is a must-do. You can purchase tickets for various small rides and of course, the train ride. Very cute.
Essentials
Cute local grocery store, good place to buy already cooked meals and goodies. However, it's a little pricey for everyday groceries.
86 locals recommend
Sonoma Market
500 W Napa StCute local grocery store, good place to buy already cooked meals and goodies. However, it's a little pricey for everyday groceries.