Wine Country Thyme Guidebook
Where to Eat
The Depot Hotel Restaurant Sonoma
241 1st St WThis is my our favorite place in the entire Valley. The open kitchen and vibe are amazing. Wood fire pizzas, wood roasted vegetables and main courses you will love.
127 locals recommend
Glen Ellen Star
13648 Arnold DrThis is my our favorite place in the entire Valley. The open kitchen and vibe are amazing. Wood fire pizzas, wood roasted vegetables and main courses you will love.
For that night out on the town.... It's Country Food with a French Passion.
Great vibe. Not stuffy at all. Just high quality food with a great environment.
175 locals recommend
the girl & the fig
110 W Spain StFor that night out on the town.... It's Country Food with a French Passion.
Great vibe. Not stuffy at all. Just high quality food with a great environment.
Sonoma-style American fare plus local craft beers & wine in bucolic, family-friendly surroundings. Best happy hour! Incredible views when you sit outside.
57 locals recommend
The Kenwood Restaurant & Bar
9900 Sonoma HwySonoma-style American fare plus local craft beers & wine in bucolic, family-friendly surroundings. Best happy hour! Incredible views when you sit outside.
The best Italian food in Sonoma or Napa Despite all the new upstarts, it’s still sublime to sit on the terrace surrounded by vineyards at this stunningly beautiful yet unpretentious Italian bistro in Napa that’s favored by locals for its excellent cucina, good wine list and the warmest greeting; it all comes at a fair price.”
72 locals recommend
Bistro Don Giovanni
4110 Howard LnThe best Italian food in Sonoma or Napa Despite all the new upstarts, it’s still sublime to sit on the terrace surrounded by vineyards at this stunningly beautiful yet unpretentious Italian bistro in Napa that’s favored by locals for its excellent cucina, good wine list and the warmest greeting; it all comes at a fair price.”
Diner Food, Down home, Southern style cooking done to perfection. I highly recommend the Two-Burn Chicken Sandwich with Mac and Cheese on the side.
8 locals recommend
Lou's Luncheonette
2698 Fremont DriveDiner Food, Down home, Southern style cooking done to perfection. I highly recommend the Two-Burn Chicken Sandwich with Mac and Cheese on the side.
Great selection of beers on tap and beers by the bottle. Excellent Pub Grub. Burgers, Fish and Chips etc...
65 locals recommend
HopMonk Tavern Sonoma
691 BroadwayGreat selection of beers on tap and beers by the bottle. Excellent Pub Grub. Burgers, Fish and Chips etc...
Sunflower Caffé
421 1st St WCozy, family-run breakfast & lunch spot that also serves sweet, savory & gluten-free baked goods.
16 locals recommend
Baker & Cook
18812 CA-12Cozy, family-run breakfast & lunch spot that also serves sweet, savory & gluten-free baked goods.
Really good!!! Scrumptiously authentic, artfully prepared tacos, tamales, tostadas and all your favorites await you!
141 locals recommend
El Molino Central
11 Central AveReally good!!! Scrumptiously authentic, artfully prepared tacos, tamales, tostadas and all your favorites await you!
Sightseeing
I highly recommend you visit this amazing Redwood Forest with hiking trails. Breathtaking scenery. You will need to make a reservation online for your vehicle in advance of arrival.
660 locals recommend
Muir Woods National Monument
I highly recommend you visit this amazing Redwood Forest with hiking trails. Breathtaking scenery. You will need to make a reservation online for your vehicle in advance of arrival.
Adorable coastal town about an hour away. The sidewalks buzz with activity on sunny weekends. As the coast’s commercial anchor, Point Reyes Station has at least one – and usually just one – of everything: one hardware store, one grocery store, the only bank on the Marin coast, and likewise, the only feed supplier, and the only pharmacy.
The downtown eateries, of which there are several, seem almost a mandatory stop for caravans of bicyclists, motorcyclists and all manner of visitors coming through.
156 locals recommend
Point Reyes Station
Adorable coastal town about an hour away. The sidewalks buzz with activity on sunny weekends. As the coast’s commercial anchor, Point Reyes Station has at least one – and usually just one – of everything: one hardware store, one grocery store, the only bank on the Marin coast, and likewise, the only feed supplier, and the only pharmacy.
The downtown eateries, of which there are several, seem almost a mandatory stop for caravans of bicyclists, motorcyclists and all manner of visitors coming through.
Armstrong Redwoods features a small but attractive old-growth redwood grove. The park is in a canyon just north of the Russian River and the town of Guerneville.
The Russian River is a popular summer resort area. The ultra-liberal town of Guerneville is the biggest in the area and is ideally located between the dreary fog and frigid sea breezes of the coast and the baking heat of the inland valleys. Surrounded by hills covered with second-growth redwoods, the river has several beaches good for swimming.
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdArmstrong Redwoods features a small but attractive old-growth redwood grove. The park is in a canyon just north of the Russian River and the town of Guerneville.
The Russian River is a popular summer resort area. The ultra-liberal town of Guerneville is the biggest in the area and is ideally located between the dreary fog and frigid sea breezes of the coast and the baking heat of the inland valleys. Surrounded by hills covered with second-growth redwoods, the river has several beaches good for swimming.
Wineries and Tasting Rooms
This is out top choice for wine tasting on Sonoma Plaza. Unpretentious atmosphere with the very best wines.
Winery Sixteen 600 Tasting House
589 1st St WThis is out top choice for wine tasting on Sonoma Plaza. Unpretentious atmosphere with the very best wines.
Great wines in one of the most beautiful places I've been-Kenwood.
On the property they filmed part of the movie Bottle Shock.
75 locals recommend
Kunde Family Winery
9825 Sonoma HwyGreat wines in one of the most beautiful places I've been-Kenwood.
On the property they filmed part of the movie Bottle Shock.
Fantastic biodynamic winery in Glen Ellen with outstanding views. Take the tram tour and learn all about their process to let nature and the land help them grow wine.
89 locals recommend
Benziger Family Winery
1883 London Ranch RdFantastic biodynamic winery in Glen Ellen with outstanding views. Take the tram tour and learn all about their process to let nature and the land help them grow wine.
Gloria Ferrer combines stunning views, excellent indoor and outdoor tasting areas (if it is nice definitely choose the terrace), great service and some of the best sparkling wines in California.
59 locals recommend
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
23555 Arnold DrGloria Ferrer combines stunning views, excellent indoor and outdoor tasting areas (if it is nice definitely choose the terrace), great service and some of the best sparkling wines in California.
Inspired by formal estate gardens in the south of France, Chateau St Jean is the quintessential Kenwood winery that features gracious style and exquisite architecture. Founded in 1973, the winery is a pioneer in single vineyard wines and the home of the iconic Cinq Cepages.
69 locals recommend
Chateau St. Jean Winery
8555 Sonoma HwyInspired by formal estate gardens in the south of France, Chateau St Jean is the quintessential Kenwood winery that features gracious style and exquisite architecture. Founded in 1973, the winery is a pioneer in single vineyard wines and the home of the iconic Cinq Cepages.
Hanzell Vineyards (tours and tastings by appointment only)
18596 Lomita AveB.R. Cohn Winery and Olive Oil Company
15000 Sonoma HwyAmazing Views
Hiking in Sonoma
Views of the Valley -4 mile round trip from the start of the trailhead.
11 locals recommend
Montini Open Space Preserve trailhead
4th Street WestViews of the Valley -4 mile round trip from the start of the trailhead.
Sonoma Overlook Trail
198 1st St WJack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch RdBicycle Rental
Good assortment of Bikes. It's been my experience that nice people work here too.
12 locals recommend
Wine Country Cyclery
262 W Napa StGood assortment of Bikes. It's been my experience that nice people work here too.
Where to Shop for Food and Snacks
This store has the best Deli, Meat and Seafood in town. Great Wine and cheese Selection too. Perfect if you're
Headed out for a picnic or want to eat in the room.
86 locals recommend
Sonoma Market
500 W Napa StThis store has the best Deli, Meat and Seafood in town. Great Wine and cheese Selection too. Perfect if you're
Headed out for a picnic or want to eat in the room.