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Sonoma Valley, California

Sonoma Valley, California — city in United States, known for Sonoma Plaza, art gallery exhibits, art galleries. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type CitySettled 1850

Why go

  • Known for Sonoma Plaza, art gallery exhibits, art galleries, wines.
  • Served by Sonoma Skypark Airport.

History

Sonoma Valley, California is a city in United States, with a recorded founding date of 1850. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Airports

Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) 24 mi to the centre
2200 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Seattle (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Napa County Airport (APC) 11 mi to the centre
Napa, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field (NOT) 12 mi to the centre
Novato, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Sonoma Skypark Airport 2.7 mi to the centre
Sonoma, CA, US
Outdoor
Sonoma Valley Airport 4.7 mi to the centre
Schellville/Sonoma, CA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sonoma Skypark Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sonoma Valley, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · San Francisco, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · San Mateo, California · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Napa, California · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach