Sonoma County... A GREAT Place to Live!          

A great place for families:
Sonoma County is a great place to raise a family. The county places enormous value on maintaining and improving high academic achievement and has delivered higher than the state average scores for six continuous years.

 

Sonoma County is also a safe place to live with a better than average National crime rating. The local law enforcement teams work together with a community-oriented policy and philosophy, which emphasizes community involvement, interaction with schools and taking a proactive approach to addressing neighborhood issues.

 

The County is also home to many parks, most notably Annadel State Park, Austin Creek Recreation Area, Fort Ross State Historic Park, Jack London State Park, Lake Sonoma Recreation Area, Salt Point Park, Tolay Lake Ranch. There are many more recreation sites—from undeveloped wilderness to fancy city parks—waiting for you to explore!

 

Economic opportunities abound:
Sonoma County has one of the most diverse economies in the U.S. The agriculture industry is substantial (our vineyards account for some 3 billion dollars each year alone) and a healthy tourist industry contributes another 1 billion to the local economy. Sonoma County is also home to many electronics, communications and other technology-driven companies that contribute to the health and success of the local economy.

 

Premier Wine & Dining Region:
Did you know that Sonoma County has well over 200 wineries? The county has more planted acreage in premium grapes than any other county in the country, even more than our world-renowned neighbor next door, Napa Valley. All varietals grow in the County’s wide ranging terrains in regions that include Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, Sonoma Valley, Valley of the Moon and the Carneros Valley (shared with Napa).

 

In Sonoma County you will find dining in any style, upscale or casual. Fresh fruits and vegetables grown locally are featured on many of the menus and the cuisines are as diverse as the County itself. You will find amazing seafood and steakhouses, all-organic fare to the simple variety of many fast food restaurants. Here are a few highlights:

  1. North County - Willi’s Seafood Bar in Healdsburg, featuring tapas
  2. West County - GTO’s in Sebastopol, an elegant restaurant
  3. Central County - Latitude in Rohnert Park, a trendy spot to enjoy a cocktail
  4. Sonoma Coast - Lucas Wharf in Bodega Bay, featuring local seafood favorites and a full bar
  5. Sonoma Valley - Girl in the Fig an eclectic, French inspired eatery

Location, Location, Location:
The hub of Sonoma County is the friendly city of Sebastopol that is located just about one hour north of San Francisco. The town is 10 minutes from Highway 101, the main transportation corridor through the North Bay. Sebastopol is two hours west of the State Capitol of Sacramento, 10west ofRosa and 20 minutes from Sonoma County's Charles Schulz Airport. The Pacific coast is a leisurely and scenic 20 minute drive away and beautiful farm land and vineyards surround this unique city.