Sonoma Valley and Beyond
Restaurants and Cafes
Our favorite Mexican food in the valley - and only a 10 minute walk from the house. Large patio and fresh ingredients. Pro-tip - get the chilaquiles weekend mornings :)
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El Molino Central
11 Central AveOur favorite Mexican food in the valley - and only a 10 minute walk from the house. Large patio and fresh ingredients. Pro-tip - get the chilaquiles weekend mornings :)
the girl & the fig
110 W Spain StClassic California cuisine right on the Square
Our go-to for a nice meal out or take-away. Lots of patio seating - don't miss the whole roasted cauliflower head and special homemade bread of the day. Reservations recommended
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Glen Ellen Star
13648 Arnold DrOur go-to for a nice meal out or take-away. Lots of patio seating - don't miss the whole roasted cauliflower head and special homemade bread of the day. Reservations recommended
A cute coffee and ice cream shop just a couple minutes walk from the house
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Cielito Coffee and Ice Cream
205 Nino Marco SqA cute coffee and ice cream shop just a couple minutes walk from the house
Laid back and delicious tapas on the Square
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Tasca Tasca - Portuguese Tapas and Wine Bar
122 W Napa StLaid back and delicious tapas on the Square
Our favorite restaurant on the Square: beautifully designed, plenty of patio and outdoor dining, great food and friendly staff. Reserve ahead for a table in the charming back (heated) patio
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Valley
487 1st St WOur favorite restaurant on the Square: beautifully designed, plenty of patio and outdoor dining, great food and friendly staff. Reserve ahead for a table in the charming back (heated) patio
Great spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Friendly staff and fresh and delicious meals on their cute patio or to go
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Baker & Cook
18812 CA-12Great spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Friendly staff and fresh and delicious meals on their cute patio or to go
Gourmet Italian deli with friendly staff. Perfect spot to get provisions for a picnic in the Square!
Salumeria Ovello
248 W Napa StGourmet Italian deli with friendly staff. Perfect spot to get provisions for a picnic in the Square!
Simple and casual spot within walking distance of the Studio. Serving bowls, wraps and more with a nice patio. Some of the tastiest food we have here in the Valley.
Spread Kitchen, Sonoma
Simple and casual spot within walking distance of the Studio. Serving bowls, wraps and more with a nice patio. Some of the tastiest food we have here in the Valley.
Wineries
Historic family-run winery with great views and occasional live music. Recommendations strongly recommended for tastings
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Gundlach Bundschu Winery
2000 Denmark StreetHistoric family-run winery with great views and occasional live music. Recommendations strongly recommended for tastings
California's oldest winery in a beautiful location. required
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Buena Vista Winery
18000 Old Winery RdCalifornia's oldest winery in a beautiful location. required
Great tour and fun tasting experience. You'll learn a lot about bubbly! About an hour drive from the house - beautiful route through the Sonoma and Russian River Valleys
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Korbel Winery
13250 River RdGreat tour and fun tasting experience. You'll learn a lot about bubbly! About an hour drive from the house - beautiful route through the Sonoma and Russian River Valleys
Close by and beautiful outdoor tasting area. Reservations required
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Imagery Estate Winery
14335 Sonoma HwyClose by and beautiful outdoor tasting area. Reservations required
Scenic and classic California wine tasting experience.
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Benziger Family Winery
1883 London Ranch RdScenic and classic California wine tasting experience.
We love this mom and pop label with a cute creekside tasting room in the Jack London village in Glen Ellen
Schermeister Winery
14301 Arnold DrWe love this mom and pop label with a cute creekside tasting room in the Jack London village in Glen Ellen
Friendly, laid-back winery with a large park to explore. Lots of picnic options as well
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Bartholomew Estate Vineyards and Winery
1000 Vineyard LnFriendly, laid-back winery with a large park to explore. Lots of picnic options as well
Essentials
Great place to stock up on groceries or picnic items. Hearty sandwiches from the deli counter, too
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Glen Ellen Village Market
13751 Arnold DrGreat place to stock up on groceries or picnic items. Hearty sandwiches from the deli counter, too
Whole Foods Market
201 W Napa StShort drive away - they have it all!
Neighborhoods
We love the Springs area of Sonoma - quiet tree lined streets and very friendly neighbors.
Some neighborhood walking routes we like:
- Head up Mountain Ave to the vineyards at the top of the hill. Add Hillcrest and Hillside Streets on your way back to make it a longer loop
- Turn left out of the gate and turn left at Agua Caliente to the Highway. Come back the same way or make it a loop by continuing up Sunnyside and down Keaton Ave.
Agua Caliente
We love the Springs area of Sonoma - quiet tree lined streets and very friendly neighbors.
Some neighborhood walking routes we like:
- Head up Mountain Ave to the vineyards at the top of the hill. Add Hillcrest and Hillside Streets on your way back to make it a longer loop
- Turn left out of the gate and turn left at Agua Caliente to the Highway. Come back the same way or make it a loop by continuing up Sunnyside and down Keaton Ave.
Sightseeing
Shops, cafes, restaurants - the Square has it all! We sometimes set up a picnic under the trees or visit the Tuesday Farmer's Market.
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Sonoma Plaza
Shops, cafes, restaurants - the Square has it all! We sometimes set up a picnic under the trees or visit the Tuesday Farmer's Market.
Bucolic landscape and fascinating stone ruins - worth a visit! We go trail running here often - ask us for suggested routes.
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Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch RdBucolic landscape and fascinating stone ruins - worth a visit! We go trail running here often - ask us for suggested routes.
Local State Park with good trails and valley vistas
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Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
2605 Adobe Canyon RdLocal State Park with good trails and valley vistas
Good place to cool down in the summer. Ask us for our favorite swimming holes in Healdsburg, Cazadero and Guerneville.
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Russian River
Good place to cool down in the summer. Ask us for our favorite swimming holes in Healdsburg, Cazadero and Guerneville.
Get outside and hit the network of trails for a taste of quintessential Sonoma flora and fauna and views of town and the Valley. There are multiple trailheads near the Square for short hikes - ask us if you'd like any specific suggestions.... and watch for snakes!
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Montini Open Space Preserve trailhead
4th Street WestGet outside and hit the network of trails for a taste of quintessential Sonoma flora and fauna and views of town and the Valley. There are multiple trailheads near the Square for short hikes - ask us if you'd like any specific suggestions.... and watch for snakes!