WELCOME TO SONOMA COUNTY! Located just 45 minutes north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge and within easy access to four international airports: San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento and San Jose, Sonoma County provides a genuine and adventurous California Wine Country experience; combining the perfect blend of sophistication and relaxation. With more than 425 friendly wineries, 25 microbreweries at last count, 40-plus spas, 55 miles of stunning Pacific Coast, farm-to-table restaurants, rivers to kayak or float down, redwood forests to explore, shops and galleries that entice, and hiking and biking trails that meander over oak-covered hills, Sonoma Wine Country beckons the adventurous, the curious and lovers of the laid-back Northern California lifestyle. Sonoma County is comprised of three distinct regions and offers a wide array of landscapes and activities: • Rivers & Redwoods Defined by the slow, meandering Russian River and majestic redwood trees, the area is full of history, outdoor activities, local color and unique festivals. Valleys & Vineyards Sonoma County’s vineyard-lined valleys offer a wide expanse of wineries, spas, restaurants, museums and galleries — all with easy access to the County’s towns and villages. Coasts & Sea Villages Famous sea villages hug the wild Pacific Coast and offer remarkable views, whale watching, fresh seafood and seaside wine tasting. • • We are wine country and great wine begins in the vineyard. Sonoma County just happens to be blessed by Mother Nature. Through a commitment to preserving the natural landscape, nurturing the crops, and balancing generations of harvesting traditions with the technology of today, Sonoma County has a hand in producing some of the world’s finest wines. Visit a vineyard, meet a winemaker, write your name in the sand, pop in for a locally grown bite to eat, or head off on a new trail — your guests’ adventure is waiting for them! With this incredible diversity of experiences, it’s no wonder that Sonoma County is a firm favorite for tour operators and travel agents alike. Planning a group tour, developing a coach series, creating new itineraries or expanding your FIT programs and products, we invite you to check out this guide as a starter for information and ideas. Then contact us for additional resources, partner introductions, video content, high-resolution images and anything else to make your job easier. We are here to help. Warm regards, Your Sonoma County Tourism Travel Trade Team Welcome 3
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