Healdsburg, California
Healdsburg is a city of 11,243 people in Sonoma County, California, founded in 1857.
Why visit Healdsburg
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 73 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Raven Performing Arts Theater, Fitch Mountain, Healdsburg Carnegie Library and Healdsburg Memorial Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; December lows average 39°F.
Weather in Healdsburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Healdsburg
Healdsburg is a city located in Sonoma County, in the North Bay region of California, United States. Situated along the Russian River, it lies at the convergence of three major wine-producing regions: the Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Russian River Valley.
From the Wikipedia article Healdsburg, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks5
Healdsburg Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Museum and former library in Healdsburg, California
Healdsburg Memorial Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Bridge in California
Madrona Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Bed and breakfast in Healdsburg, California
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Giorgi Park
Park · 0.5 mi
Small park that was renovated in 2009. Includes play structure, swings, BBQ grills, bathrooms, and benches.
540 University Street, Healdsburg
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes73
Amy's Wicked Slush
Cafe · Sandwich, Ice Cream · 1.3 mi
13840 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Guiso Latin Fusion
Restaurant · Caribbean, Latin American · 0.8 mi
117 North Street, Healdsburg
Tu-Su 16:30-20:30; Mo closed
Hazel Hill
Restaurant · French, American · 1.9 mi
100 Montage Way, Healdsburg
Mo-Fr 07:30-11:00,11:30-14:30,17:00-21:00, Su-Sa...
Mateo's Cocina Latina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
214 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
Su,Mo,Tu,Th 11:30-21:00, We 16:00-21:00, Fr,Sa 11:30-22:30
Seasons Of The Vinyards
Bar and pub · 0.8 mi
Tasting bar and boutique
113 Plaza street, Healdsburg
We-Su 11:00-18:00
The Matheson
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
Chef Valette's kitchen is a place of creative collaboration. The menu is an ever-changing reflection of our micro-season’s offerings....
106 Matheson st.
Mo-Su 17:00-22:00
61 more on the map.
History
Early inhabitants of the local area included the Pomo people, who constructed villages in open areas along the Russian River. Anglo-American and Russian settlement may have commenced in the mid-19th century, with a settlement nearby, established downstream along the Russian River near Graton, in 1836, and later the Rancho Sotoyome land grant, in 1844.
In 1857, Harmon Heald, an Ohio businessman who had been squatting on Rancho Sotoyome since 1850, purchased part of the rancho—giving the city its official founding date. In 1867, Heald's eponymous small town was incorporated. Healdsburg is located within the former township of Mendocino. The San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad reached Healdsburg in 1872.
Farming, especially orchards and truck farms, was common within the present city limits from at least the 1890s to 1940s.
The first commercial development of the seasoning lemon pepper was in Healdsburg in 1967.
From the History section of Healdsburg, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
The Lodge at Healdsburg, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
1261 Grove Street, Healdsburg
Churches and places of worship11
First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.6 mi
241 Piper Street, Healdsburg
Seventh Day Adventist Church of Healdsburg
Church · 0.6 mi
220 Piper Street, Healdsburg
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Bridges Community Based School North County Consortium
School · 5.6 mi
9291 Old Redwood Hwy Bldg. 500, Windsor
Sonoma County Virtual Academy
School · 5.6 mi
9291 Old Redwood Hwy Bldg 500, Windsor
Healthcare2
Map of Healdsburg
162 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 39°F | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 41°F | 8.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 45°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 50°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 54°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 52°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 48°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 39°F | 8.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Healdsburg Hcn (0 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
Sonoma County Airport (STS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Windsor 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Santa Rosa 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Rohnert Park 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Clearlake 26 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Petaluma 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
- Sonoma 32 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
- Napa 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Novato 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Ukiah 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Vallejo 48 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 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
- Healdsburg Carnegie Library, 221 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA 7-3-2010 4-29-17 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Madrona Manor, 1001 Westside Rd., Healdsburg, CA 7-3-2010 4-08-56 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Healdsburg Bridge 193708pu, Brian Grogan for HABS/HAER, Public domain
- HealdsburgMuseum1, CrabTree13, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hand Fan Museum - September 2022 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
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