Travel Blog - El Dorado Sonoma

A photo of El Dorado Cantina, a new Sonoma take out restaurant.

Discover a New Sonoma Takeout Dining Experience

After this past year, many restaurants and businesses had to become creative with how they operated. A lot of restaurants switched to takeout so hungry diners could still enjoy the

A photo of a woman holding a basket of vegetables at a Sonoma Valley farmers market.

The Sonoma Valley Certified Farmers Market

There’s nothing so refreshing on a vacation morning than a visit to the local farmer’s market—the smell of fresh produce, the beautiful hand-made jewelry and crafts, and the

A Complete Visitor’s Guide to the Sonoma Plaza | Rich History, World-Class Cuisines, and Boutique Accommodations

The Sonoma Plaza is situated near California’s west coast in the Sonoma Valley—the number one wine-tasting region in the U.S. Surrounded by ample wine tasting rooms, fantastic

Photo of a Woman Walking through a Sonoma Valley Vineyard.

A 3-Stop Sonoma Valley Winery Guide

Sonoma County itself boasts over 400 distinct wineries, ranging from chic up-and-comers on Spain Street to long-standing, 6,000-acre vineyards set amid a serene countryside estate.

Photo of the Sonoma Overlook, the Best Place to Go Hiking in Sonoma, CA.

Hiking in Sonoma, a Scenic, Year-Round Pursuit

There’s never an off-season for outdoor recreation in Northern California, especially in world-famous Wine Country, where the head-turning natural scenery melds magnificently wit

Photo of a Sonoma Vineyard at Dusk. Visiting a Winery Is One of the Best Things to Do in Sonoma County

20 Unique Things to Do in Sonoma County This Winter

There’s never a dull moment in Northern California’s Sonoma County, a visual, culinary, and historical triumph. Wine Country’s crown jewel remains the Sonoma Plaza, an eight-

Photo of 3 People Toasting at One of the Best Sonoma County Breweries.

The Top 4 Sonoma County Breweries: Prost!

Sonoma County is a substantial component of Northern California’s “Wine Country,” spanning over 8,500 square miles and five counties. The county itself is home to over 400 wi

Photo of Beautiful Spring Lake Regional Park.

Take Time to Explore Spring Lake Regional Park

Spring Lake Regional Park is one of the premier hidden gems near El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen, our beautiful Downtown Sonoma hotel. For an adventurous afternoon, make your way to

Photo of a Small Group Horseback Riding near Sonoma.

Enjoy Horseback Riding in Sonoma

Tasting wine isn’t the only fun thing to do in Sonoma. Though many people visit for the wine, there are plenty of fun outdoor activities to do while in the area. For a leisurely