Caroline & Ian
Local Attractions
Sonoma Plaza
The historic town square at the heart of Sonoma was the place of the Bear Flag Revolt, where Californians declared independence from Mexico and formed their own short-lived independent nation. Today, the Plaza is home to a beautiful park and surrounding restaurants, wineries, and shops as well as a Franciscan Mission.
the girl & the fig
Delicious destination for French-Californian food. Reservations recommended. Request to be seated on the patio.
El Dorado Kitchen
Restaurant serving Californian-Mediterranean food with nice indoor and patio seating.
Tasca Tasca - Portuguese Tapas and Wine Bar
Great spot for Portuguese tapas near the Plaza.
Sunflower Caffé
A great option for breakfast or lunch on the Plaza. Order at the counter and dine out back.
Murphy's Irish Pub & Restaurant
A taste of Ireland in Sonoma!
HopMonk Tavern Sonoma
Casual restaurant for American food with a nice beer garden.
Tortilleria Y Taqueria Jalisco
Excellent and inexpensive tacos near the El Pueblo Hotel.
El Molino Central
Consistently ranked the best Mexican restaurant in the Bay Area. Try the chicken enchiladas suizas.
Sonoma Springs Brewing Co
Great brewery near the El Pueblo Hotel.
SIGH. Champagne & Sparkling
A fun champagne/sparkling wine bar near the Sonoma Plaza.
Buena Vista Winery
The oldest winery in Sonoma with a colorful origin story. Reservations are recommended.
Three Sticks Wines at the Adobe
Known for high-end Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Reservations required.
Domaine Carneros
Winery on the border between Napa and Sonoma that primarily produces sparkling wine. Owned by the French champagne house Taittinger. Reservations recommended.
Etude Wines
Winery located in the Carneros region of Napa near Sonoma. The red wines are especially good. Reservations recommended.
Rombauer Vineyards
Winery with some of the best views in Napa. Renowned for its Chardonnay. Reservations recommended.
Gott's Roadside
Stop for a burger and fries after a day of wine tasting in Napa.
Bouchon Bakery
Popular bakery with French pastries and bread in Napa Valley. There is always a line but it is worth the wait!
Model Bakery
Skip the line at Bouchon and grab delicious pastries from Model Bakery across the street. Famous for their English muffins.
St Francis Winery & Vineyards
Winery with amazing mountain views near our wedding venue. Reservations are usually not required.
Jack London State Historic Park
Beautiful park that was the home of the famous writer Jack London. Offers hikes ranging from easy to strenuous.
Muir Woods National Monument
Old-growth redwood forest just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, near our new home in Marin County. Reservations for entry / the shuttle into the park are required.
San Francisco Ferry Building
San Francisco's primary ferry terminal with great shopping and dining. Catch the ferry here for a daytrip to the town of Sausalito.
California Academy of Sciences
Wonderful natural history museum located in Golden Gate Park. Explore the park after your visit.
Mission District
Hip neighborhood in San Francisco famous for burritos, bars, and people watching.
Ocean Beach
Huge, sandy beach spanning the western length of San Francisco. It can get foggy but is beautiful on a sunny day.
Pearl 6101
Our favorite restaurant in San Francisco, which serves great pasta, mains, and cocktails.