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Sonoma Plaza

A sight in Downtown Sonoma, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Sonoma Plaza in Downtown Sonoma
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Why go

California's largest town square, ringed by tasting rooms and shops.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Sonoma, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 bars & cafés and 1 outdoor spot. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Basque Boulangerie Café and The Girl & the Fig.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Downtown Sonoma
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Sonoma, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Basque Boulangerie Café

    Plaza bakery for pastries, coffee and sandwiches to take on the road.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    The Girl & the Fig

    Wine-country French cooking just off the plaza, open since 1997.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Mission San Francisco Solano

    The last of California's 21 missions, part of Sonoma State Historic Park.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Buena Vista Winery

    California's oldest commercial winery (1857), with historic stone cellars.

    Drinks · 2.0 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Gundlach Bundschu Winery

    Family winery since 1858, with hillside vineyards and a relaxed tasting room.

    Drinks · 2.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Glen Ellen Star

    Small wood-fired kitchen serving pizzas, roasted vegetables and local wines.

    Food · 6.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Sonoma Plaza is a stop on our California Wine Country route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Sonoma

Sonoma Plaza is our only sight pick in Sonoma; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Sonoma guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Sonoma run from 57°F in December to 92°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Sonoma Plaza itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Sonoma from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Sonoma weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
453 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
Coordinates
38.29277, -122.45774
Destination
Sonoma, California

Sonoma Plaza: quick answers

How much time do you need at Sonoma Plaza?

Plan on about an hour at Sonoma Plaza. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Sonoma Plaza?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Sonoma Plaza free?

Yes, we list Sonoma Plaza as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Sonoma Plaza?

Sonoma Plaza is at 453 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA, in Downtown Sonoma. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Sonoma Plaza?

Sonoma Plaza appears on California Wine Country, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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