DIVINE
  • English
    • Français
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Food
  • Family
  • Health
  • Travel
  • Living
  • Reviews
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
  • Instagram
  • Legal
Stay Connected
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Pinterest
DIVINE
  • English
  • French
DIVINE
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Living
  • Family
  • Health
  • Reviews
  • Travel

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma

  • August 12, 2019
  • 4 minute read
  • Jill Schneiderman
Total
0
Shares
0
0
1

Driving along the rugged Pacific Coast Highway, hiking through redwood forests, relaxing at a beautiful day spa or sipping a Chardonnay at a winery…Does this sound like a dream vacation?  You can do all of this and more in beautiful Sonoma County, California.  Located just 45 minutes from San Francisco, Sonoma is a must do for the avid traveler.  It is not a day-trip – it is a must see in visiting California.  We did all of the research for you DIVINISTAS so that you can plan everything in advance for the perfect holiday.

Winery Tasting Room

Wineries

With 18 distinct appelations, Sonoma County has more than 60 grape varietals that you can taste at over 425 wineries.  We all want to feel like a princess, so why not visit Ledson Winery and Vineyards?  With its gothic spires and archways and mountainous setting, you’ll feel like you are in a fairy tale.  Gloria Ferrer Caves and Winery makes some of California’s most popular sparkling wines and its traditional Spanish Mission architecture makes it the perfect place to enjoy your Cava.

Ram’s Gate Winery has only been open since 2011, but its contemporary and luxury look will make you feel right at home.  You can enjoy everything from chef’s pairings with your wine to picnics to cooking classes at Ram’s Gate.  Film buffs need to visit the Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville.  The food, wine and setting are all perfect, but it is paired with exclusive movie memorabilia that you won’t find anywhere else.

DIVINE tip: Book all wineries in advance to make the most of your trip.  With so many choices, wine lovers can pick their favourite wines and concentrate on those Sonoma County destinations.

Sonoma Dining

Food

You can find delicious food and wine pairings at many of the wineries and that is a great way to help you understand how to create your own pairing at home.  We also love food tours  – they are a great way to experience local cuisine and they give travelers an idea of where to go back to enjoy a more leisurely meal.  Food Tours are led by local foodies and also provide the history of the area.  Most are 3-4 hours and will help you get familiar with local produce.  With everything from chocolate to salumi to Dungeness crab – in Sonoma, you’ll find something perfect for your taste buds.

DIVINE Tip – wear comfortable but stylish shoes for the tours.  Alert the tour operators of any dietary restrictions when you book the tour to ensure that they can offer you an alternative. 

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa

Spas and Wellness

There are more than 40 spas and wellness centres in Sonoma County, making it the ideal place to relax with your best girlfriends or with your significant other.  Their beautiful, peaceful settings add to the magic.  Our favourite is the Willow Stream Spa at  the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa.  The 40,000 square foot spa has baths that are fed by natural thermal waters rich with 24 trace minerals, 36 treatment rooms and indoor-outdoor pools.

If you have a schedule packed with wineries, a day spa may be the option that you need.  Blush, A Day Spa, is located in Old Town Sonoma and offers everything from full day treatments to a one-hour petite facial in sophisticated setting.  To try something unique, check out Osmosis Day Spa where you can rejuvenate in cedar enzyme baths and massages.

DIVINE tip:  Disconnect completely while you are away.  Put your cell phone in the room safe, or locker and do a 24-hour digital detox to make the most of your time away.

Armstrong Redwood State Nature Reserve

Nature

Sonoma County is home to more than 60 regional and State parks.  Hikers and cyclists love the natural beauty and those that are more daring may want to try ziplining through the redwoods.  Make a little time to see these majestic trees at Armstrong Redwood State Nature Reserve, where the redwoods can grow to more than 400 feet high.  Sonoma also has access to beaches including Goat Rock Beach named for the goat herds that grazed nearby more than 100 years ago.  One of the most prominent features along the Sonoma County Coast is the rugged Bodega Head, from where you may even see a humpback whale fluking or swimming by.  With so much more to offer, Sonoma is a great destination for families looking to get away from it all.

Bodega Head

DIVINE tip:  June – September are typically the hottest times of year, but temperatures in the evening can cool down.  Make sure to pack items that you can layer with to be prepared for any type of weather.

To see more, follow Sonoma County on Instagram or Facebook. 

In partnership with Sonoma County Tourism. 

Total
1
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 1
Related Topics
  • California Wineries
  • Northern California
  • Sonoma
  • Spas
  • State Parks
  • Travel
  • Wineries
Jill Schneiderman

Previous Article
  • Fashion

7 Summer Dresses We Love!

  • August 12, 2019
  • Caroline Elie
View Post
Next Article
  • Fashion

Influence-Hers : Gabrielle Lacasse from Dentelle + Fleur

  • August 12, 2019
  • Caroline Elie
View Post

Sign Up for our #Divinistas Newsletter

Get notified of the best deals on our WordPress themes.

You May Also Like
Dance Adventures: Megan Taylor Morrison
View Post
  • Books
  • Reviews
  • Travel

Behind the Pages: Dance Adventures, True Stories About Dancing Abroad

  • November 27, 2020
  • Jill Schneiderman
Millennial: Group on terrace in Portugal
View Post
  • Travel

The Future of Millennial and Gen Z Travel

  • November 8, 2020
  • divine.ca
Tourist Industry
View Post
  • Travel

How Is The Las Vegas Tourist Industry Coping In The Wake Of COVID-19?

  • November 6, 2020
  • divine.ca
Travel Fix
View Post
  • Travel

7 Ways to Get Your Travel Fix in Lockdown

  • November 4, 2020
  • divine.ca
View Post
  • Travel

Our Kind of Town: Getting to and Getting Around Chicago

  • October 30, 2020
  • Jill Schneiderman
Camping: Thunder Bay
View Post
  • Travel

The Essentials You Need for Civilized Camping and Glamping

  • June 24, 2020
  • Jill Schneiderman
Summer Vacation: Banff
View Post
  • Travel

Summer Vacation Travel Across Canada

  • June 12, 2020
  • Natalie Preddie
View Post
  • Family
  • Travel

#WomenInspiringWomen: Natalie Preddie, Travel Writer and TV Personality

  • May 19, 2020
  • Jill Schneiderman
1 comment
  1. Pingback: 5 Tips to Easily Upgrade A Meal or Dining Experience by Using California Wines - DIVINE

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Search
Featured Posts
  • Reinventing Kids’ Spaces: Leanne Ford for Crate & Kids

    • 2 min
    View Post
  • Halloween Cocktail Recipes

    Spooky, Smokey Halloween Cocktail Recipes

    • 2 min
    View Post
  • Must Watch Specialty TV W Network Why Women Kill

    Must-Watch Specialty TV in Canada for Fall 2020

    • 4 min
    View Post
Get in on the Fun
Top Posts
  • Negotiation: Women in Boardroom 1
    Negotiation and Why You are a Negotiator Even if Don’t Think You Are
    • 3 min
  • Caramel Apple: Sangria 2
    Fall Cocktail Recipes: Caramel Apple Sangria
    • 1 min
  • Turkey Thighs 3
    Honey Dijon Turkey Thighs with Cauliflower Recipe
    • 2 min
Stay Connected
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Pinterest
Featured Posts
  • Holiday Hunger: Cereal

    Holiday Hunger in 2020 – A Conversation We Need to Have

    • 2 min
    View Post
  • Cheese Dip

    Turkey Cheese Dip Recipe

    • 1 min
    View Post
  • Gift Guide: Gift Box

    Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for the Boss, Teacher and Difficult to Shop For

    • 5 min
    View Post

Sign Up for our #Divinistas Newsletter

about
DIVINE Magazine

Canada's Online Women's Magazine

DIVINE Magazine is the bilingual online destination for Canadian women. Bringing you trending features that are relevant and interesting to Canadian women, DIVINE is the place to visit for useful, practical and entertaining content.
Subscribe
Partner Network
SWAGGER Magazine, North America’s
Online Men‘s Luxury Lifestyle Magazine.Ohlala.ca, Canada’s bilingual online dating & sex resource.

View the VIBE, Toronto’s
VIBE authority.

WanderEater.com, North America’s fresh new Food and Travel Lifestyle Magazine.

Part of the STAMINA Group
of brands.

Learn More
about
Stay Connected

Follow along on Instagram @DIVINEdotca

Kick your feed up a notch with the hottest beauty, style trends, recipes and more! It's not too late, follow along today and you might just catch the behind-the-scenes of our next shoot or even a contest. You can thank us later. ;) #Divinistas
Follow Us
DIVINE
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Making your life a little more DIVINE.

Input your search keywords and press Enter.