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. Countless award-winning Sonoma Valley wineries rest within four miles of El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen, a 27-room boutique featuring the

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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 with the rolling vineyards. Historic Sonoma, in particular, is a wondrous outlet for bicycling, birding, and, of course, hiking. Hiking in Sonoma has

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-acre fine dining and shopping mecca that also plays host to award-winning El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen. El Dorado itself

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 wineries, approximately one per 1,163 residents. Oenophiles flock to Sonoma’s El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen to experience something

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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 the park and discover all that there is to do! Whether you’re with your family,

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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 and unique activity, consider spending a few hours on horseback. When

Wine Country bikes near vineyard and picnic table with food.

Wine Country Bikes: Create Your Own Adventure

When you’re looking to explore Sonoma, biking is one of the best ways to do it. Your whole group with love the leisurely pedaling through the beautiful valleys of Sonoma, where you’ll be able to stop and take in picturesque views and see some gorgeous

Sonoma Square Wineries

Sonoma is one of the best places to visit for all of the wine lovers in the world. For a weekend of indulging in delicious wine tastings, you’ll want to be in Sonoma, staying at El Dorado Hotel. There is no shortage of wineries in

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Enjoy a Hot Air Balloon Ride in Sonoma

  Walking through Sonoma and wine-tasting makes an ideal vacation to one of the hottest spots in California. But if you want to try something truly unique on your vacation, take a hot air balloon ride in Sonoma and experience the city from above. Riding in