Destination: California Wine Country: Sonoma
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Napa’s more low-key sister valley, Sonoma is a haven for fantastic wines, especially Pinot Noirs, memorable boutique hotels and acclaimed restaurants.
Also read the destination report about Napa.
In this report: The region’s best hotels under Where to Stay, authentic restaurants under Where to Eat, vineyards and more under What to See & Do, a guide to unique boutiques under Where to Shop.
INDAGARE TOP TEN
SLEEP…in the hip Hotel Healdsburg in one of Sonoma’s most charming towns
EXPERIENCE…the local bounty on the menu at Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen
SPLURGE…on some top vintages at Healdsburg’s Wine Shop
EAT…at the cozy Fig Café & Winebar in Glen Ellen, the sister of Sonoma’s acclaimed The Girl and the Fig
DRINK…Pinot Noirs at one of the Russian River Valley wineries
SAVOR…a bike ride through the rolling hills of Sonoma
VISIT…the area’s gorgeous parks and gardens
SEE…the charming towns of Healdsburg, Glen Ellen and Sonoma
SHOP…for unique gifts for the home at Lime Store
KNOW…what not to miss when visiting with kids
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