Sonoma County

If you can't decide between a drive through a buccolic valley or an excursion along the spectacular Pacific Coast, you're in luck: Sonoma County offers both. You can make a day trip winding down scenic two-lane highways to find parks and farms. And on a weekend getaway up Highway 1, you'll discover elegant restaurants, world-class wineries, and Russian history at Fort Ross State Park. These VIA features suggest a bounty of places to stop and enjoy your journey.

Scenic drive [1]: Six don't-miss stops in Sonoma Valley

Sonoma Coast [2]: Bodega Bay to the border of Mendocino County

Sonoma weekender [3]: Stately storefronts and old-fashioned candy

Guerneville [4]: Kayaks, champagne, and brunch along the Russian River

Photography by Robert Holmes [5]

This article was first published in March 2013. Some facts may have aged gracelessly. Please call ahead to verify information.