Things To Do
Sonoma Plaza
There's more than 24 wine tasting rooms of local Sonoma vineyards right on the city square. Check them out below:
Indian Springs Calistoga
For the best hot springs/ massage/ mudbath/ spa day ever, go to Indian Springs. Calistoga is Emily's favorite part of wine country. Great town to eat, drink, spa, and antique shop!
Trefethen Family Vineyards
This is Karl & Emily's favorite vineyard! Small, laid-back, and family-owned -- enjoy this beautiful Napa winery with charming service and stunning wines!
Buena Vista Winery
The oldest commercial winery in California, Buena Vista's historic charm remains—as do the original Champagne cellars. The Carneros grounds feature a museum of 19th-century wine tools and tranquil picnic grounds. The winery’s location is ideal for varietals ranging from merlot and syrah to chardonnay and pinot. Request a cave tasting!
Barndiva
If you find your way north of Sonoma in Healdsburg, then stop by BarnDiva! This restaurant is a favorite of Jane Amundson's -- mother of the groom! With a Michelin Star to its name, BarnDiva is California farm-to-table dining at its finest, but without any pretense. Come here for delicious bites, creative cocktails, and a funky vibe in wine country!
Preston Farm and Winery
This is a Morris-Family favorite. Come here for a beautiful and tucked away farm-style vineyard in Healdsburg! Cats roam the grounds as you drink wine on picnic benches and rocking chairs. Plus, the wine is impeccable!
Valley
This is a cute neighborhood restaurant, wine bar and bottle shop serving "California home cooking!"
Sunflower Caffé
Art-lined cafe with a seasonal, locally-sourced breakfast & lunch menu, plus coffee, beer & wine. We enjoy all of their specials and the homemade soft-serve ice cream is great too!
the girl & the fig
The girl & the fig features a wonderful antique bar with French aperitifs, unique and traditional cocktails, an award-winning Rhone-Alone winelist, a seasonal menu, cheese & charcuterie platters, and outdoor garden patio seating.
El Molino Central
A laid-back Mexican place with incredible food--fish tacos here are a must!
Haight-Ashbury
Go to Height Ashbury to live your hippy dreams! This is the area Emily grew up in. Great food, shopping, thrifting, history, tie die... you'll be transported back to the summer of love!
Golden Gate Park
Right near Height Ashbury is Golden Gate Park. If you've never been, go! You can rent bikes and bike all the way through the park to the ocean.
The Castro
For all our LGBTQ +ally friends: go to the Castro neighborhood!! The best gay time you'll ever have.
Lands End Trail
For a GORGEOUS look at the Golden Gate Bridge from above and a wonderful hike, take a walk at Lands End. Beautiful, especially on a clear day. Cliffs overlooking the ocean.
Crissy Field East Beach
You can also walk along Crissy Field. Beautiful beach and looks up at the bridge.
Lombard Street
The iconic twisty street. You can ride a cable car there from downtown!
Mission District
The Mission District is very lively at night. Awesome Mexican food and bars!
Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods is right in Marin, between San Francisco and Sonoma. A wonderful place to go if you want to walk through a forest of California Redwoods. Plenty of "oohs" and "ahhs" await. YOU DO NEED A RESERVATION.
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Another Redwoods option, closer to Sonoma and no need for a reservation!
Mount Tamalpais
Great hiking here!
Marin Headlands
Great hiking here, overlooking the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge!
