But the good thing is that wineries are open year-round, with the exception of major holidays. For thinner crowds and lower prices, travelers should book their trip between the months of November and May. Are Sonoma wineries open in December? Are Wineries open on holidays? It depends on the winery or tasting room, but most […]

Similarly to Napa, Sonoma is the name of a town, name of the region, and it’s an AVA. Napa might win on being more expensive, but Sonoma is certainly more expansive, spread out, and laid-back. (People often say Sonoma is “less commercialized” than Napa.) What is the difference between Napa Valley and Sonoma? Sonoma is […]

Here’s how Sonoma County’s maximum sales tax rate of 9.5% compares to other counties around the United States: Higher maximum sales tax than 91% of California counties.Tax Rates By City in Sonoma County, California. City Sales Tax Rate Tax Jurisdiction Sebastopol 9.25% Sebastopol What is the tax rate in Santa Rosa CA? 9.25%Santa Rosa, California’s […]

Legend has it that the region’s native people called the Sonoma Valley the “valley of the moon” because, from certain sacred places, the moon appears to rise and set seven times behind the peaks of Mayacama Range. Why is The Valley of the Moon famous? Apart from Sonoma been the valley where the early settlers […]

The best time to visit Sonoma is between June and October when the weather is at its finest, with high temps hovering in the mid-80s in June and the upper 70s in October. Unfortunately, this time of year is also when the crowds are the thickest and hotel rates are at their highest. What is […]

Sonoma County cost of living is 157.9 COST OF LIVING Sonoma California Health 102.3 92.4 Housing 276.6 239.1 Median Home Cost $737,200 $684,800 Utilities 98.8 102.4 What is the cost of living in Sonoma County? Sonoma cost of living is 171.9 COST OF LIVING Sonoma California Grocery 111 105.1 Health 102.3 92.4 Housing 320.1 239.1 […]

(Popular prefab models range between $300 and $450 a square foot. High-end residential construction in Sonoma County is typically around $450 a square foot, excluding costs for permits, engineering and design fees). How much does it cost to build a house in northern California? In San Jose, the average construction cost ranges from $400 to […]

Sonoma Restaurants Sonoma County restaurants are open for both indoor and outdoor dining, with no capacity limits. Is Sonoma Valley Open? The good news is that Sonoma County is open! Wineries, restaurants, shopping malls, movie theaters, and most everyday places are operating as normal – with no capacity limits or physical distancing required.We still suggest […]

Not surprisingly, Sonoma County was recently ranked as one of the top 100 metropolitan places to live by U.S. News and World Report. In fact Sonoma County and its Cities are consistently ranked very high in lifestyle surveys: One of the top 100 places to live in the United States, by U.S. News and World […]

Uber, Lyft and BeMyDD are all now operating in Sonoma. How reliable is Uber in Sonoma? Our conclusion is that overall UBER is very dependable and an awesome way to visit wineries in Napa Valley. How do you get around Sonoma? The best way to get around Sonoma is by car. It’s both the most […]

Ferry from the San Francisco Ferry Building to Larkspur Ferry (goldengateferry.org/schedules/Larkspur.php). From there, catch Golden Gate Transit to Sonoma County, or ride a SMART train to Sonoma County. Greyhound Bus Services: operates from San Francisco to Santa Rosa. There are transfers for local buses. How do you get around Sonoma without driving? You can plan […]

The good news is that Sonoma County is open! Wineries, restaurants, shopping malls, movie theaters, and most everyday places are operating as normal – with no capacity limits or physical distancing required. However, everyone is still required to follow masking guidelines in select settings. Are the wineries open in Sonoma? Sonoma County wineries are open […]

SONOMA COUNTY ANNUAL FARM PRODUCTION 1 Grapes, Wine 465,036 3 Poultry, Unspecified 41,035 4 Livestock Products, Misc. 26,399 5 Nursery, Woody Ornamentals 10,215 6 Cattle & Calves, Unspecified 9,290 What is Sonoma known for? Sonoma County, California, is famous for so many things that it’s hard to keep them all straight. Of course, we’re probably […]

Sonoma County wine Wine region Vineyards in the Dry Creek Valley AVA in central Sonoma County Total area 1,786 square miles (4,626 km2) Size of planted vineyards 60,000 acres (240 km2) How many wineries are there in Sonoma 2020? With more than 250 wineries spread out over 13 distinct American Viticultural Areas, it’s little wonder […]

The best way to get around Sonoma is by car. It’s both the most economical and the most practical way to traverse this wide swath of Northern California. Still, to fully enjoy days spent winery hopping, it’s best to opt for another mode of transport, such as a bicycle, bus or trolley. How do you […]