Glen Ellen, California
Glen Ellen is a community of 1,078 people in Sonoma County, California.
Why visit Glen Ellen
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Arnold Drive Bridge, Jack London State Historic Park, Sonoma Developmental Center and Jack London State Historic Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Glen Ellen
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Glen Ellen
Glen Ellen is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States. The population was 714 at the 2020 census, down from 784 at the 2010 census. Glen Ellen is the location of Jack London State Historic Park (including the Wolf House), Sonoma Valley Regional Park, and a former home of Hunter S. Thompson.
From the Wikipedia article Glen Ellen, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Arnold Drive Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Historic truss bridge in Eldridge, California, United States.
Museums and landmarks5
Jack London State Historic Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
State park in Glen Ellen, California
Sonoma Developmental Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
State run facility in California
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Jack London State Historic Park
Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi
2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen
Mo-Su 09:00-17:00; Dec 25 off
Restaurants and cafes11
History
In 1859, Charles V. Stuart purchased a part of the Rancho Agua Caliente land grant and in 1868 began building a house there, eventually establishing a 1,000-acre (4.0 km2) vineyard he named Glen Ellen after his wife. The town that grew up around the vineyard also came to be called Glen Ellen, and Stuart's home was later renamed Glen Oaks Ranch.
From the History section of Glen Ellen, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship1
Community Evangelical Free Church
Church · 1.1 mi
5311 O Donnell Lane, Glen Ellen
Shopping3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Glen Ellen
38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 44°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 48°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 51°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 51°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 47°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sonoma (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sonoma County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-27: Glass Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Belos Cavalos Airport (CA39) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Eldridge 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- El Verano 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Sonoma 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Rohnert Park 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Petaluma 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Santa Rosa 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Napa 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Angwin 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Novato 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Glenellrazorback, Anlace at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Sonoma State Home, Main Building, 15000 Arnold Dr., Eldridge, CA 6-12-2010 6-03-39 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arnold Drive Bridge - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- LondonCottage, Robert E. Nylund, Public domain
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