About Sonoma County

You can learn a great deal about Sonoma County by visiting the official county website at http://www.sonoma-county.org/. Here you will find information about county government, business services, parks and recreation, points of interest, public transportation, regional libraries, tourism and more.

Our local county newspaper, The Press Democrat, has a variety of online resources which will introduce you to Sonoma County. Their Real Estate Guide provides information about each community, local events and attractions, as well as a listing of schools, colleges, museums, theatres and health facilities.

Other publications of interest about life in Sonoma County are available through the Press Democrat's website at http://www.print2webcorp.com/news/santarosa/splash.asp.

SonomaCounty.com is the official travel website of the Sonoma County Tourism Program and offers an abundance of information on things to do in Sonoma County. You'll find all the information you need to plan your visit to Sonoma County, including hotels and lodging, restaurants, activities, wineries, recreational sports, parks and beaches, the arts, nightlife, antiques, spas and much more.

Visit some of the many farms in Sonoma County and select your fruits and vegetables directly from the farmer. You'll get more than just groceries, you'll get an experience to last a lifetime. See Sonoma County Farm Trails for more information.

Sonoma County's living styles include Victorian homes, country ranches, ocean-view dwellings, and contemporary housing. Because of the popularity of the area, there can be challenges in finding housing. For more information about housing assistance and options, go to Housing Help.

Sonoma County's mild weather, diverse recreational opportunities, excellent food and wines, distinguished schools, caring communities, houses of worship for a multitude of religious denominations, good shopping, and prime location make it an ideal place to live.