Sonoma Wine Country

As America's premier wine, spa and coastal destination, Sonoma County, California, is an exciting destination filled with attractions and activities enjoyed in Northern California's spectacular natural environment and mild climate; all located only 30 miles north of San Francisco

The area boasts more than 300 of the world's most award-winning wineries and breathtaking outdoor adventure. A menu of activities include wine-blending and culinary classes, food and wine tours, vineyard hikes, spas, golf, kayaking, hot-air ballooning, horseback riding, art, shopping and more are enjoyed by groups of all ages and budgets.

The rugged mountains of western Sonoma County, where the Russian River flows past redwood-topped ridges, stand over the 55-plus miles of Pacific Ocean coastline, offering stunning views along California's famed Highway 1.

Venture out beyond your resort's borders to discover a food lover's paradise: 500-plus restaurants ranging from Michelin- and Zagat-rated to casual wine country cuisine use freshly harvested, locally-grown produce.

Sonoma County offers direct air service at the airport (STS) named after long-time Santa Rosa resident Charles M. Schulz (creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip). Direct flights to and from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle are offered daily on Horizon Air. Sonoma County is also easily accessible from San Francisco, Oakland and Sacramento international airports.

Of course, Sonoma County isn't all wine and wildlife, as the furious racing action at Infineon Raceway shows. NASCAR,Indy-Car, and motorcycle racing are big draws as some of the biggest names come to compete on a road track with 11 challenging turns.