Why Choose Sonoma County?
Sonoma County, just 40 miles north of San Francisco, is ready to welcome you with unforgettable adventures and meaningful connections. From hiking among redwoods to savoring local wines; exploring 55 miles of Pacific Ocean Coastline or discovering idyllic small towns, Life Opens Up in Sonoma County. Every moment invites you to explore, connect, and celebrate life. Discover a destination where your carefully curated experiences await.
Population: 485,375
Coastline: 55 miles
Area: 1,768 sq miles
3 Rivers: Russian, Petaluma & Gualala
Taste your way through Sonoma County's 500-plus restaurants, where every meal is an adventure. Freshness is the philosophy, as most local hotels and restaurants proudly craft menus that deeply utilize the region's bounty, showcasing locally harvested produce, premium meats, seafood, and more.
Our landscape spans the acclaimed, from Michelin-starred, Bib Gourmand, and Michelin-key experiences to Zagat-rated favorites. Alongside this are the welcoming comforts of casual breweries, unique distilleries, family-owned establishments, boutique hotels, and large chain hotels.
Hotel Rooms: 7,776
Camping: 3,700+
Acres of Vineyards: 62,000
Grape Growers: 1,800
Unique American Viticultural Areas (AVA): 19
Wineries: 425+
Venue Details
Hotels145
Convention center-
Guest Rooms7,700
Guest rooms at 1 hotel250
Special event venues500
Average room rate$259.00
Occupancy rate72%
Restaurants500
Daily food cost$125.00
Tax rate9.25%
Venue typeCVB
Discover Santa RosaNeed dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Jun 14, 2026 - Jun 16, 2026
Jun 21, 2026 - Jun 23, 2026
Jun 28, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
Jul 5, 2026 - Jul 7, 2026
Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 14, 2026
Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 21, 2026
Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 28, 2026
Aug 2, 2026 - Aug 4, 2026
Aug 9, 2026 - Aug 11, 2026
Aug 16, 2026 - Aug 18, 2026
Aug 23, 2026 - Aug 25, 2026
Aug 30, 2026 - Sep 1, 2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
May 15 - Nov 14
Shoulder season
Mar 15 - May 14
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 14Nov 15 - Dec 31
Getting Here
Getting Here: Sonoma County is accessible via direct air service to Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS) on Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines (beginning April 2026).
Oakland (OAK): 58 Miles
Sacramento (SMF): 72 Miles
San Francisco (SFO): 65 Miles
Distance from airport
1 mi from Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport
Distance from Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport airport 1 mi
67 mi from San Francisco International Airport
Distance from San Francisco International Airport airport 67 mi
58 mi from Oakland International Airport
Distance from Oakland International Airport airport 58 mi
Location
Local Attractions
Wineries
Sonoma wineries and Sonoma wines are genuine and delicious, offering a true taste of this authentic Wine Country. With more than 425 wineries, Sonoma County has a varietal to suit any taste. Rustic hospitality at small family-run wineries and internationally heralded wine houses invite you to explore your own way.
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Restaurants & Dining
Come and taste the Sonoma County difference – from our garden to your plate. There’s always a place at our table, whether that be in an elegant hotel, a picturesque inn, al fresco in a vineyard, or at a riverfront pub. Indulge in the local produce, organically grown vegetables, cheeses, olive oils, meats, fish, wines, and beers that make up our menus.
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Culinary Experiences
Savor one of California's top food and wine destinations, where you'll find renowned farm-to-table fare and premium wines. Treat your taste buds to a feast in Sonoma County, where 'farm to table' is not a trend, it's simply how we eat each and every day. And culinary adventures in Sonoma County are not limited to dining together. Visit artisan cheese makers, and learn about their craft while sampling their wares. Stroll through local farmers markets, chatting with folks who grew what they're selling. Take a cooking class, and learn to whip up wonderful Wine Country dishes like a local.
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Shopping
Whether you're looking for quaint or quirky, simple or sophisticated, Sonoma County's charming downtowns are chock full of locally owned boutiques. Shopping here is all about experiencing a locale. Pick a place and be amazed at the galleries and boutiques that offer hand-crafted or unique items.
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Outdoor Activities
Connect with the land in Sonoma County, one of California’s most diverse natural destinations. More than 60 regional and state parks beckon travelers to hike through redwood forests, paddle along the coast or down rivers, or just sit down and enjoy the sounds of nature.
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Golf
Sonoma County is a top California golf destination. With a mild climate that encourages year-round play, fantastic off-the-fairway diversions, and a stunning natural setting along the beach, in the redwoods, or near vineyards, Sonoma County cards a winning score for golf travelers.
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Bike Rentals & Tours
Sonoma County is famous for cycling. Sonoma County has emerged as a top cycling destination in California. Bring your group on a guided tour led by a Sonoma County local through the vineyards with wine tasting along the way.
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Regional Parks
Sonoma County's thriving regional park system consists of more than 50 parks - including trails and open spaces - and encompasses nearly 60,000 acres. Parks run the length and breadth of the county, from Gualala to Bodega Bay, and from the Pacific Ocean to the Sonoma Valley.
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Kayaking & Canoeing
Sonoma County boasts a variety of delightful watersport options. Explore the stunning Pacific coastline, follow the Russian River as it winds its way through Sonoma County, investigate the wide waters of Lake Sonoma, join the locals on the 72-acre Spring Lake, or even take a yoga class on a paddleboard.
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Sightseeing & Tours
With more than 425 wineries, Sonoma County has a varietal to suit any taste. You’ll find relaxed hospitality when you tour small family-run wineries and internationally heralded wine houses alike. Sonoma County also offers culinary tours, garden tours, hikes through the redwoods, Sonoma Coast adventures, whale watching trips, and farm experiences – guests are welcome almost anywhere. Cycling tours and food tours are great ways to connect with the artisans of Sonoma County.
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Meeting Venues
Unique meeting and event venues include wineries, wine caves, elegant estates, retreat venues and an African wildlife preserve. Give your group an opportunity to relax and enjoy engaging activities that offer excellent networking and team-bonding experiences that will create lasting memories. You’ll be delighted by the variety of options available for your free and scheduled activity time.
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Spas & Wellness
Visit one of Sonoma County’s more than 40 spas and wellness centers to restore your mind, body and spirit. Indulge in treatments with local products like goat's milk, honey, grape seeds and, of course, wine. Rejuvenate at a luxury spa resort with gorgeous vineyard views and extensive pools or at a relaxing day spa.
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Arts & Culture
Savor Sonoma County’s arts scene your way. Sculpture gardens tucked into hills, intimate performance venues in charming small towns, and high-end galleries join major performing arts centers like the Green Music Center and Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in sharing the arts.
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Nearby Vendors
American Ghost Walks
Multi-city
Ghosts and fun bring your team closer together.
Guided experiences to multiple haunted locations. Your group will be treated to a ghostly experience during a 90-120 minute walking tour, 3-hour bus excursion, or pick a custom experience with food and alcohol options or a family-oriented experience as well.
Your team has been on outings before, but this time they've asked you to find something different and exciting for everybody.
When looking for specific venues to host your group, it can be quite challenging. And the last thing you want is another work event that feels more like a chore than a fun activity.
Your team doesn’t want to:
- Throw any more axes
- Go bowling again
- Sit bored at a large group dinner
Experience The City's Haunted Past with Your Entire Team
On this special evening, you and your team will have the perfect opportunity to get to know each other better! Your guide is well-versed in local culture, so you can expect a fun, engaging, and spooky event.
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Indigo
Multi-city
Indigo manages a portfolio of live entertainment, attractions, venues, and talent in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Atlantic City. We specialize in business to business relationship sales. Our friendly team is here to help you and your clients deliver exceptional experiences. Indigo is not a third party; we work on behalf of the Producers to provide best rates, a direct line of communication, and unparalleled customer service.
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Hired Entertainment
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Rage Ground
Los Angeles
COME RELIEVE YOUR STRESS AND TAKE IT OUT ON US!
Have you ever heard of a rage room? It’s somewhere everyday folks can take out their anger- uninhibited and pure, let it all out! We call ours Rage Ground. We are based in Los Angeles and here to stay. We provide a safe, fun environment for those seeking to indulge their destructive desires, and those seeking new experiences. It is our utmost desire to provide many options to fit everyone’s needs and cravings through packages and customizable options.
Don’t worry though, it’s perfectly safe. We provide full protective gear including:
– Coveralls
– Hard hat with face mask
– Gloves
– Vest
We also provide weapons/ tools such as:
– Pipes
– Bats
– Mallets
– And items to break
We’ll take care of you, don’t worry about a thing, darlings. Come as a lone wolf, with a group of friends- or with a partner for a romantic date night.
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Los Angeles
The Memorial Coliseum’s dedicated management team has combined over 200 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry. We pride ourselves on our diverse mix of talented and passionate staff that not only represent the vision and values of our community, but who embrace the responsibility of preserving & enhancing the Coliseum for future generations of citizens all over the world to visit and enjoy! It is our privilege to serve and protect the legacy of “The Greatest Stadium in the World”, and invite you to learn more about us.
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Ashley Media Productions
Multi-city
Ashley Media Productions is a Video Production Company providing Event Video Services, Event Photography, Traditional Video Production, and Event AV Services
Logistics/Decor
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LiveTen Media
Multi-city
LiveTen Media Services provides highly experienced professional AV labor Crew & audiovisual experts.
Our Team Members come from a variety of industry backgrounds and audio-visual production. Each of our team members has a strong work ethic to ensure we make your event, trade, or conference is a work of art.
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
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Mosaic Global Transportation
Multi-city
Luxury Rides. Legendary Service. Logistics Without Limits.
Mosaic Global Transportation is a boutique, minority-owned ground transportation company with 23+ years of experience moving people seamlessly across California—and beyond. With fleet and operations in both Northern and Southern California, we specialize in high-touch service for airport transfers, corporate events, VIP programs, and large-scale productions.
We’re not just another ride service—we’re logistics partners. Our team has managed transportation for Super Bowl 50 and 60, top tech firms, global summits, and everything in between. Whether it’s one executive or 10,000 guests, we deliver an unmatched experience.
Clean, modern vehicles (black car to motorcoach)
Wi-Fi, power outlets & chauffeur tracking
Real-time updates & booking flexibility
24/7 in-house dispatch (no bots here)
Dedicated account managers for every client
When the stakes are high, choose the team that treats your transportation like it matters.
Welcome to Mosaic. Let’s move greatness.
Transportation
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Big Hugs Photo Booth
Multi-city
Big Hugs Photo booth believes that you deserve the best for your special day. Our vision is focused on three values - Creativity. Fun. Quality.
What makes us the best photo booth in Chicago? We don't just settle for standard design. We go the extra mile to customize designs based on your event's theme or color so your prints become creative artworks that are uniquely your own.
Big Hugs photo booth is a multi awarded Photo Booth rental company based in Chicago, New York, LA, Texas and Manila that specializes in making your event memorable with lots of exciting extras, endless choices and unlimited print. We have an array of photo booths from, Open Airphoto booth, Classic photo booth, Vintage photo booth, Photo booth 360, Vogue Booth, Inflatable booth, Photo Mosaic, Mirror photo booth, Selfie Booth, Smart Photography and our newest to our arsenal which is Video Robot arms. We have done over 10000 events since 2012, from small events like birthday parties to big events like trade-shows, concerts and festivals. No matter what event you are planning, we have a perfect booth just for you!
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Hired Entertainment
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Fogo de Chao - San Francisco
San Francisco
Fogo San Francisco lies in the heart of the bustling SOMA District, just steps away from the Moscone Convention Center, Financial District, and some of the city’s best shopping at Market Street. Featuring a contemporary design and an outdoor patio, Fogo is ideal for business functions or even a casual night out. Fogo elevates the centuries-old cooking technique of churrasco – the art of roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame – into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Differentiated menus are offered for all dayparts including lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and group dining, plus full-service catering and contactless takeout and delivery options.
Catering
Restaurant/Bar
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AVSC
Multi-city
Celebrating 61 years of excellence, we’ve successfully produced thousands of events of all sizes across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico—and we’re equipped with the capabilities to deliver exceptional events worldwide. Our mission is to build strong, lasting relationships with every client we serve. Our team is carefully hand-picked for their talent, dedication, and professionalism. With a client retention rate of over 99%, we are proud to consistently exceed expectations and deliver seamless, memorable events every time.
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
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Sonoma County Tourism Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Sonoma County Tourism regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Sonoma County Tourism's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Sonoma County Tourism have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Sonoma County Tourism and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Sonoma County Tourism's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at Sonoma County Tourism developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Sonoma County Tourism clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Devin McConnell dmcconnell@sonomacounty.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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