Sonoma, California
Sonoma is a city of 10,670 people in Sonoma County, California, founded in 1883.
Why visit Sonoma
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 60 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sebastiani Theatre, Sonoma Conservatory of Dance, Depot Park Museum and Sonoma Plaza.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Sonoma
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sonoma
Sonoma () is a city in Sonoma County, California, United States, located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Sonoma is one of the principal cities of California's Wine Country and the center of the Sonoma Valley AVA. Sonoma's population was 10,739 as of the 2020 census, while the Sonoma urban area had a population of 31,479. Sonoma is a popular tourist destination, owing to its Californian wineries, noted events like the Sonoma International Film Festival, and its historic center.
From the Wikipedia article Sonoma, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks17
Depot Park Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Museum in Sonoma, California
270 1st Street West, Sonoma
Sonoma Plaza
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Plaza in Sonoma, California
1 The Plaza, Sonoma
Vallejo Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Sonoma, California, USA
Buena Vista Winery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Winery in California
Nicholas Carriger Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic site in Sonoma, California
Orange Lawn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic mansion located in Sonoma, California
Sonoma Grammar School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic school building located in Sonoma, California, USA.
Sonoma Valley Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Sonoma, California
Sonoma Barracks
Museum
Historic landmark and museum in Sonoma, California
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
Sports field and stadium · 0.9 mi
Tourist railroad and 10 acre amusement park in Sonoma, California
Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve
Park · 3.3 mi
Privately owned nature reserve in California
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes60
Sonoma Springs Brewing Co
Bar and pub · 1.0 mi
19449 Riverside Drive
Fr-Su 01:00-21:00; Mo-Th 15:00-21:00
48 more on the map.
History
When the first Spaniards arrived, the area was near the northeastern corner of the Native Americans / Aboriginal peoples (Indians) of the Coast Miwok territory, with Southern Pomo to the northwest, Wappo to the northeast, Suisun and Patwin peoples to the east.
From the History section of Sonoma, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
1325 Broadway at Leveroni & Napa Roads, Sonoma
Churches and places of worship8
Church of Scientology Mission of Sonoma
Place of worship · 0.6 mi
1055 Broadway, Sonoma
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Healthcare3
Map of Sonoma
177 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 (1 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
Napa County Airport (APC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Napa 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Petaluma 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- American Canyon 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Rohnert Park 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Novato 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Vallejo 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Santa Rosa 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Hercules 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- San Rafael 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Fairfield 23 mi east, about 37 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
- Sonoma City Hall, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sonoma Mountain Water Tank, 14hannon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sonoma 009-small, George Black (surveyor) and United States. District Court (California : Northern District), Public domain
- Sonoma Post Office - February 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- United States Post Office Sonoma - December 2025 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC0
- United States Post Office Sonoma - December 2025 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- United States Post Office (Sonoma, California) - December 2025 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- No Kings protest in Sonoma, California - June 2025 - Sarah Stierch 06, Missvain, CC0
- No Kings protest in Sonoma, California - June 2025 - Sarah Stierch 05, Missvain, CC0
- No Kings protest in Sonoma, California - June 2025 - Sarah Stierch 07, Missvain, CC0
- Chevrolet in Sonoma - April 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Sonoma, CA USA - panoramio (17), MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- No Kings protest in Sonoma, California - June 2025 - Sarah Stierch 04, Missvain, CC0
- No Kings protest in Sonoma, California - June 2025 - Sarah Stierch 13, Missvain, CC0
- Sonoma Valley Museum of Art - Jan 2019 - Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- No Kings protest in Sonoma, California - June 2025 - Sarah Stierch 16, Missvain, CC0
- No Kings protest in Sonoma, California - June 2025 - Sarah Stierch 15, Missvain, CC0
- No Kings protest in Sonoma, California - June 2025 - Sarah Stierch 14, Missvain, CC0
- No Kings protest in Sonoma, California - June 2025 - Sarah Stierch 17, Missvain, CC0
- Jeep Sahara in Sonoma - April 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- No Kings protest in Sonoma, California - June 2025 - Sarah Stierch 11, Missvain, CC0
- Sonoma Depot, 284 1st St., W, Sonoma, CA 6-12-2010 4-26-15 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vallejo Estate, Spain and W. 3rd Sts., Sonoma, CA 6-12-2010 3-43-35 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange Lawn, 645 Charles Van Damme Way, Sonoma, CA 6-12-2010 5-15-03 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sonoma Grammar School and Community Center, Greghenderson2006, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nicholas Carriger Estate, 18880 Carriger Rd., Sonoma, CA 6-12-2010 2-29-07 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma, CA, Matkatamiba, Public domain
- Sonoma Valley Woman's Club - Feb 2018 - Stierch 3, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- TrainTown, Cullen328 (Jim Heaphy), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sonoma presidio mosaic, Stepheng3, CC0
- Whole Foods Market - December 2024 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Water Gauge, 14hannon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Red Grape - April 2024 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- The Red Grape - April 2024 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- The Red Grape - August 2023 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- The Red Grape - August 2023 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Corner 103 Fall Release Party 2018 - Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Gabacool Provisions - July 2024 - Sarah Stierch 09, Missvain, CC0
- The Red Grape - August 2023 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Hola Vida Collective - April 2024 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
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