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Sonoma County's varied landscape encompasses the magic of Northern
California, offering a vintage blend of accommodations, attractions
and activities some 45 miles north of San Francisco. The Pacific
Ocean traverses the county's wild western edge. Charming cities and
towns with historic plazas, unique shops, bakeries and restaurants,
protected forest preserves, general stores, farms, natural hot
springs and gardens cover Sonoma County's 1,600 square miles, a
broad and eclectic panorama that is best viewed as distinct travel
"appellations."
The same rich soil and soft Mediterranean type climate that
produces quality wine grapes also bears flavorful fresh produce.
Visitors are welcome to sample and buy fresh vegetables, fruit and
herbs at dozens of local farms and farm markets. Fresh fish markets
offer straight-from-the boat seafood such as salmon, local oysters
and crab.
Accommodations range from five-star spa resorts to charming
B&Bs nestled in valley vineyards. Majestic Victorian mansions,
inns with European style spas, hotels with Pacific Ocean vantages,
comfortable, value-forward family properties and exotic lodgings are
complemented by innkeepers who practice their trade in the most
artistic ways. The gentle climate and varied topography have given
Sonoma County a reputation as a year-round haven for outdoor
recreation. Bicycling quiet wildflower-lined country roads, canoeing
and kayaking on forest-lined rivers and exploring shell-strewn
strands are a few favorite local pastimes.
Sonoma County--your exceptional wine country escape.
www.sonomacounty.com
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