SONOMA VACATION RENTALS, CALIFORNIA |
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Why Vacation in Sonoma |
| Sonoma, in the heart of California’s wine country, is a city with plenty to offer --- wine, vineyards, beautiful scenery, a wonderful climate and vacation rentals to suit every need. |
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Sonoma Vacation Rental Information |
Sonoma, which lies north of San Francisco and east of Napa, is blessed with a Mediterranean climate and a location right on the Pacific Ocean. Sonoma is a vacation destination for those seeking the beauty of California’s wine country. California ranch style farmhouses, homes designed as Mediterranean villas, large sprawling luxury vacation homes and cozy vacation cottages—you can live life
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| to its fullest in Sonoma. Outdoor hot tubs, pools, barbecue grills and landscaped gardens—these are only a few of the amenities you can expect in Sonoma's vacation rentals.Other vacation rental options you will find in Sonoma include vacation condos, houses, apartments, bungalows, Sonoma villas, farmhouses, cottages and vintage homes. In terms of size, the Sonoma vacation rentals range from 1 to 6 bedrooms. While the smaller 1 or 2 bedroom vacation rentals can sleep from 2 to 6 people, the larger vacation homes can accommodate up to 12 people. Most vacation rentals in Sonoma are located in lush green areas or on lovely wooded sloping sites, offering fantastic views and complete privacy. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Sonoma |
| Most vacation rentals in Sonoma require a minimum stay of 2 nights. Few rentals allow pets, and those that do require prior approval before you bring your pet. Many rentals in the area do not allow smoking. Rentals may require security deposits and a rental cleaning or rental processing fees. Homeowners strictly adhere to maximum occupancy policies. Sonoma Valley vacation rental properties within the city of Sonoma are subject to a 10% tax. Properties located within the county of Sonoma are subject to a 9% tax. |
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Must See in Sonoma |
Sonoma is in the heart of California wine country, and while that will be tops on the list of things to enjoy, don’t forget to head out to the redwood forest or the beach and take some time to enjoy nature at its finest.
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Sights and Attractions in Sonoma |
| Tour the wine country as you choose --- by car, train, plane, bicycle or hot air balloon --- and enjoy the natural beauty of the area, as well as the wines that have made Sonoma famous.
• Historic Sonoma Square and the Sonoma Mission
• Wine Country Tours
• Wine Country Train Ride
• Wine Country Plane Ride
• The Petrified Forest
• Old Faithful Geyser
• Six Flags Marine World
• Charles Schulz Museum
• Hot-Air Ballooning |
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Outdoor Recreation in Sonoma |
| There is so much to do in Sonoma, from multi-use nature trails to fishing. Enjoy a visit to a petrified forest, a redwood forest, the beach at the ocean or on a lake or simply sit and watch the geyser faithfully spout on time.
• Foothill Regional Park
• Don Clausen Fish Hatchery
• Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve and Austin Creek State Recreation Area
• Walking and Hiking
• Mountain Biking and Horseback Riding |
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Golfing in Sonoma |
The Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club is a private 18-hole member-owned club with an award-winning championship course. Nestled against the Mayacamas Mountain range, it offers splendid views, great greens and several training and golfing packages. The Fountaingrove Golf and Athletic Club is also a private 18-hole championship golf course in Sonoma that offers an exceptional scenic and challenging course. While another club, the Sonoma Golf Club, is in the area, the facility reserves its greens exclusively for its members and guests of the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. |
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Sonoma Fairs and Festivals |
Sonoma has a celebration for every season and every interest.
• Sonoma Valley Olive Festival
• Cinema Epicuria: The Sonoma Valley Film Festival
• Pick of the Vine
• Sonoma Jazz + Festival
• Sonoma Beerfest |
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Dining and Nightlife in Sonoma |
Sonoma offers over 30 dining choices, from casual eateries and cafés to chef-owned restaurants. What's more, most of them serve food prepared using local farm fresh produce, a rare and fulfilling experience for most visitors who come from cities that offer only supermarket food. Sonoma is also known for its breads, cheeses and olive oils. The town square in Sonoma is where you will find the better restaurants. For more options, drive to the nearby communities of Santa Rosa, Kenwood, and Healdsburg. The several breweries in town also have taprooms where they serve their own brews.
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Shopping in Sonoma |
| Sonoma is great for shopping. Find specialty items, gifts, clothing, antiques, home furnishings and art at the many interesting little shops in and around Sonoma Square. Don’t forget to take some wine home with you, as well. |
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Best Times to Visit Sonoma |
The best months to visit Sonoma are March to October, when the temperatures are perfect to enjoy the outdoors. However, Sonoma gets crowded on summer and fall weekends. So if you can, choose to vacation here during the week. Late fall and winter, from late October to February, are not so popular, though you can participate in the events surrounding the olive harvest. Come in early spring if you want to visit the wineries.
In general, Sonoma experiences a Mediterranean climate, characterized by wet, mild winters and warm, dry summers. Winter daytime highs touch 50º F, while summer experiences several microclimates influenced by the currents from the Pacific Ocean, as well as the protection offered by the coastal hills. Summer temperatures are around 85º F at the highest and 50º F degrees at the lowest. Summer evenings are, therefore, quite cool compared to the warm days. On an average, this region sees about 28 inches of rainfall a year, with most of the precipitation occurring between November and March. |
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Time Zone for Sonoma |
| Pacific Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around Sonoma |
The nearest airports to Sonoma are the San Francisco or Oakland airports. By car, you can approach Sonoma via Highway 101 and Highway 80.
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