If you find yourself with free time during your stay, we have prepared a list of activities you may want to take advantage of, as well as some recommended restaurant options.

Please contact the concierge at The Lodge at Sonoma Resort for more information and assistance with reservations: concierge@thelodgeatsonoma.com

Downtown Sonoma
Downtown Sonoma is a treasure trove of attractions and experiences! Kick off your tour of Sonoma’s historic plaza with a visit to the San Francisco Solano Mission—the last of California’s great missions—followed by a visit to the Barracks. Afterwards, browse downtown Sonoma’s shops and boutiques, then grab lunch at one of our many restaurants and cafes, followed by wine tasting in our many tasting rooms. It’s a whole day of fun in one square block!

Hiking & Biking Trails
Nestled between Sonoma Mountain and the Mayacamas Range, the 17 miles that make up Sonoma Valley include hundreds of miles of hiking trails and bike routes to enhance your visit. With dozens of local, regional and state parks to explore—not to mention quiet, lazy vineyard roads—there is an incredible diversity of terrain to discover that’s sure to entice novices and experts alike.

Hot Air Ballooning
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey with a hot air balloon ride over Carneros, where Napa and Sonoma’s finest vineyards converge. Float effortlessly over world-renowned wineries, capture stunning panoramic views of both valleys, and experience the magic of Wine Country from a unique perspective.

Wineries
Sonoma Valley is the perfect wine country destination for wine enthusiasts, both novice and seasoned alike. With 100+ wineries – from striking castles and garden chateaus to modern lounges and Mediterranean-style villas – Sonoma Valley offers a unique wine tasting experience for everyone and is the birthplace of California wine. Sonoma Valley’s rolling vineyards are nestled between two mountain ranges offering exquisite and peaceful beauty. Sip award-winning wines while learning about the history of California wine alongside a winemaker, tour a production facility or wine cave, take a tractor tour through the vineyards or enjoy a mountaintop wine tasting.

Restaurant Options Nearby

Wit & Wisdom – located in The The Lodge at Sonoma
Wit & Wisdom Sonoma is Chef Michael Mina’s first venture into wine country dining, and delivers Mina’s signature flair with a highly curated culinary experience perfect for any time of day. This charming wine country tavern offers American comfort food and a robust wine list nestled in the heart of Sonoma. The restaurant features regional California cuisine cooked on a hearth oven, buoyed by a magnificent wine program.

The Girl and the Fig – 1.3 miles away
The girl & the fig is located in the beautiful Sonoma Plaza and features a wonderful antique bar with French aperitifs, unique and traditional cocktails, an award-winning Rhône-Alone wine list, a seasonal menu, cheese & charcuterie platters, outdoor garden patio seating & outdoor parklet seating.

El Dorado Kitchen – 1.3 miles away
El Dorado Kitchen offers all-day dining nestled within the vibrant ambiance of El Dorado Hotel on Sonoma Plaza. Led by Executive Chef Armando Navarro, our menus boast seasonally-driven California cuisine sourced from local Sonoma County farmers and purveyors.

Sunflower Caffé– 1.2 miles away
Located on the historic Sonoma Plaza in the heart of the California Wine Country. Our food is simple, our ingredients are real. We use salt from the San Francisco Bay, milk from cows grazing in the Sonoma County pastures and local pastured eggs in all of our dishes. The Sunflower Caffé is located in Historic Landmark #501 – the old home of Salvador Vallejo.