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Sonoma state wine region is just a part of the popular California vineyards, near the San Francisco Bay Area and Napa Valley. Sonoma Valley gives genuine California wine sampling knowledge, great climate and friendly staff.

Sonoma county is a perfect place for wine lovers, people searching for soothing peace and romantic mood. Its easily located 30 miles north of San Francisco Bay Area and as airport located at Santa Rosa (Code: RSA) and now. Sonoma County includes a period of 1575 square miles containing about 1,00,000 acres of rich wine-growing area. Having more than 200 award-winning vineyards and about 60 miles of Pacific coast, the Majestic Russian water, Golf classes, museums, shopping, organic, gardens, galleries, camping areas, bike & hiking trails and diverse celebrations all year about, Sonoma county is the place you should positively visit.

Sonoma has 5 different wine-growing districts: Los Carneros District, Sonoma Valley, Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Alexander Valley, with small towns in each. You will discover the premium quality wines of both red and white wine, popular groups incorporate Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pino, Syrah, Zinfandel, Shiraz and frequently vineyards have their own specific. Vineyard welcome staff are educated, friendly and eager to discuss the wines and how they were made. Winery tours simply take visitors behind-the scenes to crush pads, barrel locations, bottling lines, cellars and caves. You'll find vineyards all around the district, just driving around the spot is extremely pleasant and comforting.

Latest Development: Horizon air now has daily flights from La, Las Vegas and Seattle airports. Santa Rosa Airport (RSA) in Sonoma County.

DESTINATIONS AND ACTIVITIES:

* Wine region Ballooning: O-n US Hwy 101, Airport Blvd exit from Kal's Kaffe Mocha.

* Point Arena Lighthouse and Museum, 1-15 foot high and Steel reinforced concrete lighthouse opened in 1908.

* Luther Burbank Home and Gardens: Life and work of the horticulturist who introduced 800 selection of plants, fruits, nuts etc..

* Fort Ross State Historic Park: The website of fort and trading post founded by Russians in 1812.

* Train Ride: On Santa Rosa 12, a 20-minute steam train ride through a forested railroad park past scaled down reproductions of buildings advertising waterfalls.

* Being so close to San Francisco Bay Area you may even consid