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Hot Air Ballooning
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Sonoma
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Above the Wine Country Balloon Tours
800-829-9850 - Sonoma & Napa Valley
Celebrating
30 years with the highest 5 star rated, FAA PUC safety certified ballooning service.
Spectacular views of lush vineyards, Redwood forests, mountain ranges, the
Russian River and the Pacific Coast. Enjoy a full made to order champagne
brunch with your pilot after your 'nature walk in the sky'. Accommodation
packages, private flights & wine tours available.
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Arts & Artists
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Sonoma
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Arts Guild of Sonoma
996-3115 - 140 E. Napa St.
The Arts
Guild of Sonoma, a non-profit organization located in downtown Sonoma, holds
monthly art openings featuring local artist members on the first Friday after
the first Tuesday of the month. Everyone is invited for snacks and drinks
provided by the artists. Please come and enjoy the fun. Hours: M, W, Th
11-5pm, F 11-9p, Sat 10-9pm, Sun 10-6pm. Closed Tuesday.
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Touring Companies
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Wine Country Neighbors
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Bauer's Trolley Wine Tours
866-Wine Trolley - Pier 27, The Embarcadero, San Francisco
Enjoy a
unique experience visiting wineries in the Sonoma Valley from our motorized
Cable Car complete with guide, wine tasting, VIP winery tours and etched
souvenier wine glass. Other luxury vehicles available for any size group.
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Historic Sites
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Sonoma
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Bear Flag Monument
- Spain Street ( @ Plaza)
On June 14,1846,American
horsemen rode into Sonoma,proclaimed the "California Republic",and
raised the original Bear Fla
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Spas & Salons
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Sonoma
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Bodyworks
707-939-8841 - On-site massage & spa services
Elegant
spa services for your body, mind and spirit...brought to your door! Sonoma
Valley's indulgent retreat into peace and harmony...because you deserve it!
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Touring Companies
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Sonoma
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Burdick Vineyard Tours
1-888-368-VINE or 707-996-3200 - 19229 Sonoma Highway #161
"A
Never to be Forgotten Day in the Wine Country" Experience how wine is
made, fantastic gourmet lunch with acoustic guitar music. It's Fun!
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Touring Companies
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Sonoma
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California Wine Tours & Transportation
800-294-6386 / 707-939-7225 - 22455 Broadway
Our full
service destinations managment company owns and operates an exceptional fleet
of late-model sedans, limousines, vans, mini-buses and motor-coaches.
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Ropes Course
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Sonoma
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Challenge Sonoma Adventure Ropes Course
707-996-0934` - Sonoma Mountain Range
The most beautiful
challenge ropes course in Northern California, if not the world. We provide
experimental training, challenge courses, team building, corporate events and
wilderness adventure to a multitude of diverse groups.
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Arts & Artists
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Santa Rosa
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Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center
707-579-4452 - 2301 Hardies Lane
The
mission of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center is to preserve,
display, and interpret the art of Charles M. Schulz.
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Historic Sites
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Sonoma
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Depot
Park Museum
938-1762 -
One block
north of the Plaza in Depot Park. Historic Railroad Station and Sonoma Valley
History Museum. Open Wed-Sun 1 pm to 4:30 pm
Ferguson
Observatory.
In 1996, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park became the home of the
largest observatory in the western United States which is completely
dedicated to public viewing and education. For public viewing schedule, see
the Parks Walk Schedule.
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Sonoma
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General M.G. Vallejo's Home
938-1519 - West Spain Street
"Lachryma
Montis"-Home of General M.G. Vallejo,built in 1851-52.Open daily
10am-5pm
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Bicycling
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Sonoma
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Goodtime Touring Company
707-938-0453 - P.O. Box 1955, Sonoma
Guided
bicycle & van tours in Sonoma Valley. Individual, corporate groups, local
historical tours. Gourmet picnic lunches featuring local products.
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Motor Sports
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Sonoma
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Infineon Raceway
938-8448 - Hwys 37 & 121
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Parks
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Glen Ellen
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Jack London State Park
938-5216 - 2400 London Ranch Road
Picnic areas,hiking,horseback
riding,museum,Wolf House.$6/car.No camping
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Motor Sports
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Sonoma
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Jim Russell Racing Drivers School
707-939-7600 or 800-733-0345 - 29305 Arnold Drive
The school
features courses for nvice to advanced racing drivers, including a
professional racing series. Russell also offers defensive driving programs
and custom corporate driving adventures.
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Golf
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Sonoma
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Los Arroyos Golf Course
938-8835 - 5000 Stage Gulch Road
Nine hole
executive course. Three par fours, six par threes, pitch and putt course for
children. Located five minutes from Sonoma square at the intersection of
Arnold Drive and Highway 116.
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Historic Sites
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Sonoma
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Mission San Francisco Solano
938-1519 - East Spain St & First Street East
Mission
San Francisco Solano de Sonoma- The last of California's 21 missions,built in
1823.Open daily 10am-5p
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Skin Care
Spa
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Sonoma
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938-9396 – 678 Broadway
Pamper yourself with a C Sea Spa Facial,
Microdermabrasion, Eye & Lip Treatment.
Make-up, brow & waxing, airbrush tanning, etc.
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Culinary School
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Sonoma
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Ramekins
933-0450 - 450 Spain Street
Housed in
a unique, gorgeous rammed earth building, Ramekins Sonoma Valley Culinary
School features: 2 teaching kitchens: One is a fully-equipped, 36 seat
culinary demonstration kitchen-theater with mirrors and television monitors
for easy viewing; the other is a complete restaurant kitchen used for
full-participation hands-on classes. Complimentary refreshments, generous
tasting samples (or a full meal after class), copies of the recipes, and a
discount at Ramekins Cookbook and Kitchen Shop. Wonderful location, 4 blocks
off Sonoma's Historic Plaza with over 40 shops and fine dining.
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Casino
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Geyserville
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River Rock Casino
707-857-2777 - 3250 Highway 128
The Bay Area's
Closest Casino!
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Camping and RV Parking
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Wine Country Neighbors
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San Francisco North/Petaluma KOA
707-763-1492 - 20 Rainsville Road, Petaluma
RV's,tenting,cabins
and tours into San Francisco. Group and monthly rates.For reservations call
1-800-992-CAM
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Movies & Film
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Sonoma
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Sebastiani Theatre
707-996-9756 - 476 First Street East
Enjoy an
eclectic blend of cinema and live entertainment that includes critically
acclaimed art, foreign, and classic films, contemporary and vintage music,
magic, ballet, opera, and musical theatre.
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Historic Sites
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Sonoma
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Sonoma Barracks
938-1519 - Spain Street
Constructed
in 1836 by General M.G. Vallejo.Open daily 10am-5pm
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Music & Theater
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Sonoma
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Sonoma City Opera
707-939-8288 - 484 East Napa St.
Sonoma
City Opera, founded in 1984, is a regional opera company which presents professional
opera productions, in English, for residents of the North Bay. Using talent
from all over the Bay Area and, whenever feasible, utilizing the history and
charm of the Sonoma Area, SCO strives to make opera accessible and fun for
audiences of all ages. Visit our website at www.SonomaCityOpera.org for
information on performances.
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Parks
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Sonoma
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Sonoma County Regional Parks
707-565-2041 -
Sonoma
County Regional Parks offer many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts in
their 39 parks, breathtaking views, trails, beaches, meadows, campgrounds,
picnic areas, boating, fishing, swimming and more!
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Arts & Artists
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Sonoma
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Sonoma Dog Camp
707-935-3645 - 1061 Broadway
Sonoma Dog
Camp provides day care services for dogs in Sonoma valley, sells retail dog
supplies (food, treats, toys, etc.) and dog-themed merchandise.
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Hiking
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Sonoma
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Sonoma Plaza Walking Tours
707-996-9112 -
Learn
about the plaza, the buildings that surround it and the people who inhabit
it, and the mystery of the chickens.
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Music & Theater
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Sonoma
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Sonoma Shakespeare
996-3264 - 18625 Manzanita Rd.
Avalon
Players, Sonoma's finest Shakespeare Troupe in their 24th season is
performing Twelfth Night at Gundlach Bundschu Winery from August 20 thru
September 5th 2004 at 6:30pm. Featuring a student from the Royal Academy of
Dramatic Arts. This wacky trup of actors is always a delight.
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Parks
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Sonoma
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Sonoma State Historic Park
938-1519 - Spain Street
Includes
"Lachryma Montis",the Mission,Casa Grande and General Vallejo's Barracks.
$2/Adults,$1/Children.No camping
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Parks
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Sonoma
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Sonoma
Train Town Railroad & Park
707-996-2559 - 20264 Broadway
The most well
developed scale railroad in the Americas. It is the undersophisticated and
oversophisticated who enjoy Train Town most. We are 1/8 the size of
Disneyland.
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Music & Theater
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Sonoma
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Sonoma Valley Chorale
944-9458 - PO Box 816
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Bicycling
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Sonoma
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Sonoma Valley Cyclery
935-3377 - 20093 Broadway
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Arts & Artists
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Sonoma
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Sonoma
Valley Museum of Art
707-939-7862 - 551 Broadway
A fine
Arts museum featuring rotating exhibits of a variety of mediums.The
exhibitions showcase world reknown artists as well as local Sonoma Artists.
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Special Events
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Sonoma
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The Red and White Ball
707-938-9442 -
The Sonoma
Plaza Foundation's Red and White Ball supports restoring, preserving and
beautifying our Sonoma Plaza, as well as helping the young people of our
community.
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Horseback Riding
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Sonoma
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Triple Creek Horse Outfit
707-933-1600 -
See
California’s most beautiful landscape from the back of a horse as you tour
Wine Country state parks on a guided trail ride.
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Hot Air Ballooning
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Wine Country Neighbors
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Up
& Away Ballooning
800-711-2998 - Windsor (serving Sonoma Valley)
First
class, personalized ballooning in the Sonoma County Wine Country. Our company
is proud to maintain the best safety record in the area and provides
unmatched professional service. We carry the fewest amount of riders per
balloon. Gourmet brunch served at a beautiful winery after the flight.
Accommodation packages and private flights our specialty.
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Touring Companies
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Sonoma
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Vallejo Walking Tours
415-305-3508 -
General
Mariano Vallejo leads walking tours of the Sonoma Plaza. Learn the history of
Sonoma directly from the General.
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Airplane & Biplane Rides
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Sonoma
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Vintage Aircraft Company
938-2444 - 23982 Arnold Dr.
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Touring Companies
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Sonoma
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Vintage Chrome Tours and Adventures
707-225-4943 - Sonoma
With
nostalgic flair, Vintage Chrome Tours and Adventures utilizes antique
Cadillac convertibles and sedans to transport you to scenic destinations in
the Sonoma Valley.
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Touring Companies
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Sonoma
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Viviani
Wine Country Destinations
938-2100 - 500 Michael Dr.
Full
Service Events Specialists, established in 1980 focused on excellence. We
service groups from two to two thousand with a custom approach which more
than meets our client's expectations.
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Movies & Film
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Glen Ellen
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Wine Country Film Festival
707-996-2536 - Steve & Justine Ashton
Wine
Country's oldest celebration of world cinema, food, wine , music and the arts
with spectacular screenings, outdoors under the stars. July 22-Aug 15, 2004
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Touring Companies
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Santa Rosa
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Wine Country Helicopters
707-226-8470 - Santa Rosa Airport
Serving
the greater San Francisco Bay Area with California's Premiere Wine Country -
Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Mendocino. Airport transfers SFO, OAK and SAC - and
more!
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Touring Companies
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Sonoma
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Wine Country Unlimited
707-933-3882 -
Wine Country
Unlimited...Guides and Discounts for Independent Travelers Your membership
card gets you purchase discounts, no tasting fees and Travel Guide with only
the best stops for a Perfect Day. Checkout www.winecountryunlimited.com
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Touring Companies
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Napa
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Wine
Country Yacht Charters
866-440-2428 - 1200 Milton Road #H7
Experience
the wine country in a whole new way! Leave the cars, crowds and bustle behind
and taste the valley's wine while relaxing on a yacht.
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Touring Companies
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Wine Country Neighbors
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Wine Destinations
224-8500 - 3212 Jefferson Street PMB298, Napa
All
inclusive tour & event planning for private and corporate groups.
Specialize in culinary & winemaking education; off the beaten path
adventures
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