Guidebook for Sonoma
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Ernie Smith Park
18776 Gillman DrEnclosed Dog Run
90-degree indoor pool, an Olympic-size outdoor pool with 6 lanes, and a covered jacuzzi heated to 100-degrees. Swimming lessons, water aerobics, personal training, and recreational swimming.
17350 Vailetti Dr
17350 Vailetti Drive90-degree indoor pool, an Olympic-size outdoor pool with 6 lanes, and a covered jacuzzi heated to 100-degrees. Swimming lessons, water aerobics, personal training, and recreational swimming.
Scribe Winery
2100 Denmark Stgreat little winery
Bartholomew Estate Vineyards and Winery
1000 Vineyard Lngreat wine and beautiful hiking trails
The Porch at MacArthur Place
29 E MacArthur StSpa
The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa
1325 BroadwaySpa
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
100 Boyes BlvdSpa
Little Vineyards Family Winery and Tasting Room
15188 Sonoma Hwysmall stop in glen ellen
research botanical garden housing one of the largest collections of temperate Asian plants in North America.
29 locals recommend
Quarryhill Botanical Garden
12841 Sonoma Hwyresearch botanical garden housing one of the largest collections of temperate Asian plants in North America.
Essentials
Supermarket with local produce and meats, Deli, Pre-make foods, Salad and Hot Food Bar, Bakery
86 locals recommend
Sonoma Market
500 W Napa StSupermarket with local produce and meats, Deli, Pre-make foods, Salad and Hot Food Bar, Bakery
Sonoma Valley Fruit Basket
18474 CA-12Small store with local produce
Fruit Basket 1
24101 Arnold DrSmall store with local produce
Whole Foods Market
201 W Napa Stupscale supermarket
Safeway
477 W Napa StSupermarket
Food Scene
The Red Grape
529 1st St WGreat Pizzas
Basque Boulangerie Café
460 1st St EGreat sandwiches, breads and coffee
El Molino Central
11 Central AveGreat Mexican. Go for breakfast!
Glen Ellen Star
13648 Arnold Drgreat food and pizza
Fremont Diner is a charmingly local spot where the menu focuses on old-fashioned comfort food—the fried chicken and waffles, fried chicken sandwich, and especially the homemade pies.
49 locals recommend
The Fremont Diner
2698 Fremont DriveFremont Diner is a charmingly local spot where the menu focuses on old-fashioned comfort food—the fried chicken and waffles, fried chicken sandwich, and especially the homemade pies.
Murphy's Irish Pub
464 1st St Elocal crowd
the girl & the fig
110 W Spain Stgreat food on the square
Cafe La Haye
140 E Napa StNew American
Harvest Moon Cafe
487 1st St WCalifornian Cuisine
LaSalette
452 1st St E Modern Portuguese
Saddles Steakhouse
29 E MacArthur Ststeak
Hot Box Grill
18350 California 12casual but great
El Dorado Kitchen
405 1st St WGreat for dinner or just drinks, a Sonoma stample
California cuisine, tons of martini options, fresh oysters, and a delightful back patio.
20 locals recommend
Glen Ellen Inn
13670 Arnold DrCalifornia cuisine, tons of martini options, fresh oysters, and a delightful back patio.
Meadowood is one of the most luxurious spots in the region.
15 locals recommend
The Restaurant at Meadowood
900 Meadowood LnMeadowood is one of the most luxurious spots in the region.
The siblings who now own and run Catelli's are the third generation of restaurateurs at this much-loved Italian spot. Everything from the wine to the vegetables is locally sourced.
42 locals recommend
Catelli's Restaurant
21047 Geyserville AveThe siblings who now own and run Catelli's are the third generation of restaurateurs at this much-loved Italian spot. Everything from the wine to the vegetables is locally sourced.
Spoon Bar has a great menu with California-style cuisine, but the biggest draw is the cocktails. The drink menu changes seasonally depending on which local spirits are available.
38 locals recommend
Spoonbar
219 Healdsburg AveSpoon Bar has a great menu with California-style cuisine, but the biggest draw is the cocktails. The drink menu changes seasonally depending on which local spirits are available.
walking street, Ralph's is a classic. We've heard the entire menu is great, but we can't say for sure, as we always go for the chicken paillard with fries.
8 locals recommend
Ralph's House
109 Plaza Stwalking street, Ralph's is a classic. We've heard the entire menu is great, but we can't say for sure, as we always go for the chicken paillard with fries.
Barndiva
231 Center StBoasting a back garden that's dripping in ivy and wisteria.
It's hard to imagine that Thomas Keller initially opened ad hoc as a temporary dining space—it's been a beloved Yountville dinner spot since it first opened back in 2006.
41 locals recommend
Ad Hoc
6476 Washington StIt's hard to imagine that Thomas Keller initially opened ad hoc as a temporary dining space—it's been a beloved Yountville dinner spot since it first opened back in 2006.
Solage Calistoga is a relative newcomer on the hotel scene here, and Solbar is one of its best amenities. Featuring a large, open dining room that looks out onto an outdoor garden and seating area.
32 locals recommend
Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection
755 Silverado Trail NSolage Calistoga is a relative newcomer on the hotel scene here, and Solbar is one of its best amenities. Featuring a large, open dining room that looks out onto an outdoor garden and seating area.
Snag a spot at the long, low, white marble bar at this local favorite where you can look on into the open kitchen. The rustic California-style menu offers up dishes like a whole fish.
35 locals recommend
Cook St. Helena
1310 Main StSnag a spot at the long, low, white marble bar at this local favorite where you can look on into the open kitchen. The rustic California-style menu offers up dishes like a whole fish.
Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen (named for Chef Cindy Pawlcyn who, with a James Beard award under her belt, is a big name in Napa's food scene) is housed in a cool little 1920's building.
12 locals recommend
Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen
1327 Railroad AveCindy's Backstreet Kitchen (named for Chef Cindy Pawlcyn who, with a James Beard award under her belt, is a big name in Napa's food scene) is housed in a cool little 1920's building.
With a large, open dining room and casual vibe, Farmstead is our pick for big groups or for when you're traveling with kiddos—the fried chicken Tuesdays are a family favorite.
79 locals recommend
Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
738 Main StWith a large, open dining room and casual vibe, Farmstead is our pick for big groups or for when you're traveling with kiddos—the fried chicken Tuesdays are a family favorite.
When you can't stomach another glass of red wine, stop by La Condesa for expertly mixed margaritas and California-style Mexican. The fresh seafood (we love the ceviche and fish tacos) makes the menu.
6 locals recommend
La Condesa
1320 Main StWhen you can't stomach another glass of red wine, stop by La Condesa for expertly mixed margaritas and California-style Mexican. The fresh seafood (we love the ceviche and fish tacos) makes the menu.
This contemporary-feeling steakhouse is right off the St. Helena Highway, but it's way more than a roadside joint. The interior is really sleek, meaning it feels a little more New York than Napa, and
31 locals recommend
PRESS
587 St Helena HwyThis contemporary-feeling steakhouse is right off the St. Helena Highway, but it's way more than a roadside joint. The interior is really sleek, meaning it feels a little more New York than Napa, and
Tra Vigne was Michael Chiarello's first Napa restaurant, and it remains a total Napa classic—between the white tablecloths and the piano playing in the background, it's an opulent experience.
24 locals recommend
Pizzeria Tra Vigne
1016 Main StTra Vigne was Michael Chiarello's first Napa restaurant, and it remains a total Napa classic—between the white tablecloths and the piano playing in the background, it's an opulent experience.
Restaurant Terra has had a Michelin star every year since 2007, but we're partial to its casual little sister, Bar Terra, with exposed brick walls and leather banquettes.
Terra
1345 Railroad AveRestaurant Terra has had a Michelin star every year since 2007, but we're partial to its casual little sister, Bar Terra, with exposed brick walls and leather banquettes.
This neighborhood spot has the best brunch (try the summer squash omelet or the lemon ricotta pancakes), and décor that looks like it's straight out of a Nancy Meyers movie.
23 locals recommend
Archetype
1429 Main StThis neighborhood spot has the best brunch (try the summer squash omelet or the lemon ricotta pancakes), and décor that looks like it's straight out of a Nancy Meyers movie.
A requirement every time we're in Napa, Gott's Roadside is basically a fancy diner with unbelievable food. In other words, it's perfect for kids and a Napa-quality meal without the white tablecloths.
106 locals recommend
Gott's Roadside
644 1st StA requirement every time we're in Napa, Gott's Roadside is basically a fancy diner with unbelievable food. In other words, it's perfect for kids and a Napa-quality meal without the white tablecloths.
Another mandatory stop on the Thomas Keller tour of Napa, Bouchon is the Keller's take on casual French bistro food. It's sort of impossible to call out the best menu items because everything is great
53 locals recommend
Bouchon Bistro
6534 Washington StAnother mandatory stop on the Thomas Keller tour of Napa, Bouchon is the Keller's take on casual French bistro food. It's sort of impossible to call out the best menu items because everything is great
If you're a Food Network addict, it's worth putting Bottega on your list so you can taste Michael Chirello's Italian menu in person. It can feel a little bit touristy, meaning it can get loud and busy
39 locals recommend
Bottega Napa Valley
6525 Washington StreetIf you're a Food Network addict, it's worth putting Bottega on your list so you can taste Michael Chirello's Italian menu in person. It can feel a little bit touristy, meaning it can get loud and busy
Cindy Pawlcyn was a big part of the first generation of chefs that established Napa as a foodie destination, and her casual grill has been equally loved by tourists and locals in the 30 years since.
45 locals recommend
Mustards Grill
7399 St Helena HwyCindy Pawlcyn was a big part of the first generation of chefs that established Napa as a foodie destination, and her casual grill has been equally loved by tourists and locals in the 30 years since.
Nestled discreetly in a former laundry in Yountville, The French Laundry has been a pilgrimage-worthy foodie destination for years.
62 locals recommend
The French Laundry
6640 Washington StNestled discreetly in a former laundry in Yountville, The French Laundry has been a pilgrimage-worthy foodie destination for years.
Richard Reddington’s Redd Wood is sort of the classic embodiment of what some call the "new Napa." The fresh-feeling, casual Yountville spot was decorated by Erin Martin (she has a shop in St. Helena
15 locals recommend
Redd Wood
6755 Washington StRichard Reddington’s Redd Wood is sort of the classic embodiment of what some call the "new Napa." The fresh-feeling, casual Yountville spot was decorated by Erin Martin (she has a shop in St. Helena
French Chef Philippe Jeanty first came to the US back in the '70s to work on the first Moët & Chandon restaurant in Napa, and he's been in the valley ever since.
43 locals recommend
Bistro Jeanty
6510 Washington StFrench Chef Philippe Jeanty first came to the US back in the '70s to work on the first Moët & Chandon restaurant in Napa, and he's been in the valley ever since.
This place is right off Highway 29, and if you're not looking carefully you could drive right by it. They're known for classic Italian fare, with excellent homemade pasta.
72 locals recommend
Bistro Don Giovanni
4110 Howard LnThis place is right off Highway 29, and if you're not looking carefully you could drive right by it. They're known for classic Italian fare, with excellent homemade pasta.
Greg Cole (the former Executive Chef and owner) originally came to Napa to work for Chef Jeanty (of Bistro Jeanty fame) in the kitchen at Domaine Chandon.
34 locals recommend
Celadon
500 Main StGreg Cole (the former Executive Chef and owner) originally came to Napa to work for Chef Jeanty (of Bistro Jeanty fame) in the kitchen at Domaine Chandon.
Napa is a short drive from some of the country's best oyster beds, so it's worth taking a break from all of the farm-to-table vegetables to check out the offerings from the nearby ocean.
31 locals recommend
Hog Island Oyster Co
610 1st StNapa is a short drive from some of the country's best oyster beds, so it's worth taking a break from all of the farm-to-table vegetables to check out the offerings from the nearby ocean.
Chef Ken Frank's formal bistro in the Westin Verasa Hotel is the embodiment of the traditional, old-school Napa dining experience.
18 locals recommend
La Toque
1314 McKinstry StChef Ken Frank's formal bistro in the Westin Verasa Hotel is the embodiment of the traditional, old-school Napa dining experience.
Masaharu Morimoto is best known as the original Iron Chef, though his restaurants are actually better than the TV hype. The vibe here is much more urban here than you'll find at other restaurants.
88 locals recommend
Morimoto Napa
610 Main StMasaharu Morimoto is best known as the original Iron Chef, though his restaurants are actually better than the TV hype. The vibe here is much more urban here than you'll find at other restaurants.
Although the interior at this spot is a little Napa-quirky (think green leather and lime and orange-striped banquettes), they serve up unshakably good Italian right in the center of downtown.
53 locals recommend
Oenotri
1425 1st StAlthough the interior at this spot is a little Napa-quirky (think green leather and lime and orange-striped banquettes), they serve up unshakably good Italian right in the center of downtown.
Richard Reddington has had stints at a dizzying array of good restaurants.
18 locals recommend
Redd Restaurant
6480 Washington StRichard Reddington has had stints at a dizzying array of good restaurants.